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Chemistry Expert at Mercor
posted 9 months agoChemistry 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.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.