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Base pay range
$65.00/hr - $85.00/hr
Company Introduction 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.
Role Overview
- Position: Chemistry Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
- Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Contribute to developing advanced AI systems in chemistry. Evaluate and improve AI-generated chemistry workflows.
Responsibilities
- Create and assess complex problems in chemistry across subdomains like organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Must-Have Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry or a directly related field from a top university
- Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Solid attention to detail and analytical thinking
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe preferred
- Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus
Engagement Details
- Competitive hourly rate: $65–$85 USD/hr
- Contract type: Independent contractor
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
- Payment: Daily payment via Stripe Connect
Application Process
- Upload resume and application form
- 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
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Science, Research, and Information Technology
Industries
- Software Development
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