Chemistry Specialist | Upto $85/hr Remote

Mercor; Lacaussade; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading AI talent firm is seeking a Chemistry Professional to contribute to AI systems development in chemistry. The role is part-time and fully remote, requiring a PhD in Chemistry and strong analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication abilities and expertise across core chemistry areas. Competitive hourly rates from $65 to $85 USD are offered for this independent contractor position.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry from a top university is essential.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in chemistry is required.
• Strong attention to detail crucial for this role.

Responsabilités

• Assess complex chemistry problems across various subdomains.
• Evaluate scientific accuracy of AI-generated chemistry responses.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to enhance model performance.

Connaissances

Expertise in core areas of chemistry

Exceptional written communication

Analytical thinking

Formation

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Undergraduate degree in a preferred country

Description du poste

Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

• Position: Chemistry Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Contribute to developing advanced AI systems in chemistry. Evaluate and improve AI-generated chemistry workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in chemistry across subdomains like organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, chemical reasoning, and domain relevance.
• Provide clear written feedback on chemistry problem sets, mechanisms, and solutions.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.
• Ensure academic rigor and scientific precision in all chemistry content used to train or evaluate AI systems.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or a directly related field from a top university
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe preferred
• Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus

Engagement Details

• Competitive hourly rate: $65–$85 USD/hr
• Contract type: Independent contractor
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
• Payment: Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload resume and application form
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
• Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver chemistry-specific output

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.