Chemical Engineer | $90/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Chemical Engineer for a remote, mid-senior level contract position. This role involves collaborating with AI researchers on advanced engineering tasks and assessing AI-generated solutions for technical accuracy. Candidates must hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering and possess exceptional communication skills and strong analytical thinking. The position requires a commitment of 10-40 hours per week over a duration of 1-2 months. Competitive pay ranges from $70 to $90 per hour.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Experience in academic or professional settings is essential.
• Deep expertise across one or more engineering subdomains.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI researchers on advanced engineering tasks.
• Assess AI-generated solutions for technical accuracy.
• Provide actionable feedback on designs and solutions.

Skills

Strong professional experience

Exceptional written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Chemical Engineer | $90/hr Remote | Mercor

Base pay range $70–$90 per hour.

Organization: Mercor

Referral partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with top AI researchers from leading AI labs to work on advanced engineering tasks.
• Assess AI-generated solutions for technical accuracy, rigor, and domain relevance.
• Provide clear and actionable written feedback on problem sets, designs, and solutions.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the project manager and research team to ensure all deadlines are met.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong professional experience in academic or professional settings (researcher, engineer, or technical specialist).
• Deep expertise across one or more engineering subdomains.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume (15 min).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering Services and Higher Education