Generalist Researcher at Mercor

Generalist Researcher | $20–30/hr | Worldwide Remote

Join Mercor as a Generalist Researcher and play a key role in building high-quality answer keys for a multimodal search evaluation dataset. This is a precision-focused role where you'll define scoring standards — not score model outputs — by reviewing photos, screenshots, documents, and conversations to establish what a correct answer must contain.

What You'll Do

• Build answer keys for a multimodal search evaluation set
• Review photos, screenshots, documents, and conversations to define correct answer criteria
• Write scoring standards rather than evaluate model responses
• Identify exact names, titles, models, venues, products, and public figures
• Transcribe facts, labels, and values precisely from source materials
• Read full conversations before writing ground truth for the final turn
• Include only what the evidence directly supports
• Flag unclear or ambiguous cases rather than guessing
• Never identify private individuals or infer sensitive attributes

You're a Great Fit If You

• Are highly precise with names, numbers, and formal terminology
• Can research unfamiliar subjects and identify their correct formal names
• Follow written specifications exactly and consistently
• Have experience in annotation, ground truth creation, search relevance, cataloguing, or fact-checking

This is a contractor role with flexible, hourly engagement — ideal for detail-oriented researchers who thrive on accuracy and structured guidelines.