Chemistry Expert at Mercor

Chemistry Expert | $35–85/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to engage experienced chemistry professionals in advanced model development. This role focuses on improving AI systems' understanding of chemical principles, reactions, and laboratory reasoning through expert evaluation and content generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop realistic chemistry tasks spanning organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or computational chemistry
• Review AI-generated answers for conceptual soundness, accuracy, and adherence to accepted chemical theory
• Author original chemistry questions, scenarios, and datasets across relevant subfields
• Identify and flag incorrect logic, flawed assumptions, or computational errors in model outputs
• Provide structured feedback to support iterative model improvement

Ideal Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Chemistry or closely related field
• 3+ years of experience in research, teaching, or applied chemistry in academic or industrial settings
• Excellent written communication and analytical reasoning skills
• Strong attention to scientific detail and accuracy

Application Process

Submit a resume or professional profile highlighting your chemistry expertise and related research work. Follow-up and next steps are typically shared within a few days.