Scientific Chemistry Labeling Expert at Mercor

Chemistry PhD AI Research Role | $50–60/hr | Remote US

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 with a leading artificial intelligence lab. This position focuses on evaluating and improving large language models (LLMs) by leveraging deep subject-matter expertise in chemistry.

Key Domains

• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Radiochemistry
• 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 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
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis or model evaluation workflows preferred

Role Details

• Part-time position (approximately 30 hours/week)
• Remote and asynchronous work
• Flexible schedule
• Contractor position via Mercor
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect

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.