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Chemistry Labeling Expert - AI Research at Mercor
posted 11 months agoChemistry Labeling Expert | $20–30/hr | Remote in India | Part-Time
Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and exceptional Master's graduates in chemistry and related fields to join a high-impact AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading artificial intelligence lab. This remote, flexible role offers approximately 20 hours per week evaluating AI-generated chemistry content.
Key Domains
We welcome applicants with expertise in:
- Core Chemistry Disciplines: General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
- Analytical and Specialized Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Radiochemistry, Polymer Chemistry
- Biological and Medicinal Chemistry: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Process Sciences: Chemical Engineering and Technology, Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer, Mass Transport and Separation Processes, Chemical Reaction Engineering
Key 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
Requirements
- 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
- Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation, is preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Contractor position via Mercor
- $20–$30/hour based on expertise and domain experience
- Weekly payments via Stripe Connect
- Flexible schedule with approximately 20 hours/week
- Remote and asynchronous work environment
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
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.