Advanced Chemistry Expert at Mercor

Advanced Chemistry Expert

Hourly Contract: $45.5/hr · Remote

Company: Mercor

Overview:
Mercor seeks a Chemistry Reasoning Expert experienced in chemical theory and problem-solving. You will create and refine high-quality reasoning questions designed to evaluate AI models. Your expertise in chemistry will ensure each test item is accurate, rigorous, and educationally valuable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop structured, undergraduate-level chemistry questions focused on reasoning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.

• Validate solutions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and logical reasoning.

• Categorize and refine questions based on difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard).

• Create questions reflecting real-world chemical scenarios, avoiding overly theoretical or trivial content.

• Conduct quality assurance to ensure all questions align with chemical principles, avoiding ambiguity or errors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related fields.

• At least 2 years' experience in teaching, research, or applied chemistry.

• Strong knowledge of undergraduate-level chemistry including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry.

• Excellent writing and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines.

Application Process:

• Participate in a brief (5-minute) AI-based interview to evaluate your problem-creation skills.

• Successful candidates will proceed to project onboarding.

About Mercor:

• Based in San Francisco, CA.

• Specializes in recruiting experts for leading AI laboratories.

• Backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.