Chemistry Specialist | $60/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider seeks a Chemistry Specialist to support AI training by creating and reviewing challenging problems in science. This remote position pays between $40 and $60 per hour, targeting undergraduate or master's students in relevant fields. Responsibilities include designing solutions in LaTeX and collaborating with a research team. Candidates should have experience in scientific fields and strong communication skills. The role requires a commitment of 10 to 40 hours a week, with initial engagement for one month.

Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate or master’s student from a top university.
• Requires a year of full-time experience in a relevant scientific field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and review domain-specific problems in science.
• Design solutions and format content in LaTeX.
• Provide feedback to improve problem relevance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication skills in English

Education

Current undergraduate or master’s student in physics, chemistry, astronomy, or a related field

Tools

LaTeX

Job description

Chemistry Specialist | $60/hr Remote | Mercor

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner to Mercor, collaborating with leading AI research labs to build and train cutting‑edge AI models.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Organization: Mercor
Position: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy Experts [Undergraduate/Master's]
Referral partner: Crossing Hurdles
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $40–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1 month initial commitment with potential for extension
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Create and review challenging domain‑specific problems in physics, chemistry, or astronomy
• Design detailed solutions and format content in LaTeX for AI training purposes
• Provide feedback to refine problem structures for relevance and accuracy
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team to ensure high problem quality

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or master’s student in physics, chemistry, astronomy, or a related field at a top university
• A year of full‑time experience in a relevant scientific field
• Advanced proficiency in LaTeX for scientific content formatting
• Prior participation in science Olympiads is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks are not supported)

Application Process (15 min)

• Upload resume
• Participate in AI interview (10 min)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research, Education, and Science
Industries: Higher Education, E‑Learning Providers, and Research Services