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 : AI Research Chemist
Type : Contractor
Compensation : $20–$30 / hour
Location : Remote
Commitment : 30 hours / week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate the scientific accuracy, reasoning, and technical rigor of LLM-generated content across chemical disciplines.
- Review outputs on topics spanning molecular structure, kinetics, thermodynamics, catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and industrial processes.
- Identify and document factual inaccuracies, logical inconsistencies, and reasoning gaps.
- Provide structured feedback and benchmarking using specialized evaluation tools.
- Work independently and asynchronously as part of a distributed research team.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD (or PhD candidate) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and scientific problem solving.Excellent written communication and analytical thinking skills.Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.Preferred
Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation.Compensation & Legal
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Skills Required
Python