Chemistry Expert - Fully Remote

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor, a San Francisco-based firm connecting elite creative and technical talent with AI research labs, seeks a Chemistry Domain Expert for remote engagement in the United States. You will evaluate chemistry tasks and AI outputs to identify implausible mechanisms and errors, writing precise specifications and reference solutions.

In a senior, PI-like role, you will design challenging problems, collaborate with researchers, and work independently to improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related field.
• Senior role such as faculty appointment or principal investigator.
• Specialization in organic, physical, or analytical chemistry.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• Hands-on use of large language models.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI model outputs to identify implausible mechanisms and errors.
• Write precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions for research chemistry.
• Design challenging, research-level problems and evaluation sets in your area of specialization.
• Collaborate with researchers to turn expert judgment into explicit, teachable criteria.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.

Skills

Large language models

Written communication

Peer-reviewed publications

Education

PhD in chemistry

Job description

About the job

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.

Position: Chemistry Domain Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90–$140/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI model outputs to identify implausible mechanisms and errors.
• Write precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions for research chemistry.
• Design challenging, research-level problems and evaluation sets in your area of specialization.
• Collaborate with researchers to turn expert judgment into explicit, teachable criteria.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Senior role such as faculty appointment or principal investigator.
• Specialization in areas like organic, physical, or analytical chemistry.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• Hands-on use of large language models.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.