About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Chemistry Professional
Type: Independent contractor
Compensation: $65–$85/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Must-Have
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Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Chemistry Professional
Type: Independent contractor
Compensation: $65–$85/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Create and assess complex problems in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, chemical reasoning, and domain relevance.
- Provide clear written feedback on chemistry problem sets, mechanisms, and solutions.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.
- Ensure academic rigor and scientific precision in all chemistry content used to train or evaluate AI systems.
Must-Have
- PhD in Chemistry or a directly related field.
- Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe.
- Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Prior teaching, research, or publication experience.
- Immediate
- Independent contractor
- Daily payment via Stripe Connect
- Upload resume
- AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
- Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver chemistry-specific output
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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