STEM Expert (Physics, Chem, Math, Bio) at Mercor

STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) | $75/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is looking for talented STEM professionals — including students, graduates, and industry experts — to support analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks across a variety of scientific disciplines. If you have a strong quantitative background and enjoy tackling complex, open-ended challenges, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply structured reasoning and domain expertise to solve analytical and scientific problems
• Work with quantitative methods, modeling techniques, or data analysis as applicable to your field
• Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
• Tackle interdisciplinary and open-ended problems with intellectual rigor

Required Qualifications

• Strong foundation in one or more of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)
• 1+ year of relevant experience in academia, research, internships, or industry
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and independent problem-solving ability
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs while working independently

This is a flexible, remote contractor role ideal for those who thrive in intellectually stimulating environments and want to apply their STEM expertise to meaningful, varied challenges.