Chemistry Expert

Mercor; India; Remote; INR 2,421,089 - 3,631,634; Part time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a part-time Chemistry Specialist for a remote role focused on evaluating AI-generated content in chemistry. Candidates must have a Master’s degree or a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. The role pays between $20 and $30 per hour, with weekly payments via Stripe.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a PhD (or currently a 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the scientific accuracy of LLM-generated content across chemical disciplines.
• Review outputs on topics spanning molecular structure and kinetics.
• Identify factual inaccuracies and logical inconsistencies.
• Provide structured feedback using specialized evaluation tools.
• Work independently as part of a distributed research team.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Scientific problem solving

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Domains

• 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 in Chemical Engineering, 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

• Master’s degree or a PhD (or is currently a 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.
• Part-time (approximately 20 hours/week)
• Remote and asynchronous

Compensation

• Contractor position via Mercor
• $20–$30/hour, based on expertise and domain experience
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Employer Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Science
• Industries: Higher Education

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