Clinical Audio Transcriber - Expert

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Audio Transcriber to verify and correct machine-generated transcripts of clinical conversations. This remote contract role focuses on verbatim capture, proper speaker labeling and timing accuracy across short audio clips.

The candidate should have near-native English listening skills, comfort with precise formatting, and a quiet workspace with over-ear headphones to ensure high-quality transcripts for medical contexts.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English listening comprehension.
• Comfort with detailed specifications and consistent formatting.
• A quiet working environment and over-ear headphones.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate machine-generated draft transcripts against audio segments of 30 to 45 seconds.
• Correct transcripts for accuracy, focusing on critical words that impact meaning.
• Apply transcription specifications precisely, including verbatim capture and speaker labels.
• Ensure word-level timing accuracy and tag vocal artifacts like laughter and crosstalk.
• Flag uncertain medical terms for review by clinical specialists.

Skills

Listening comprehension

Attention to detail

Technical equipment ready

Job description

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: Audio Transcriber - Clinical Conversation Data

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30/hour

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Evaluate machine-generated draft transcripts against audio segments of 30 to 45 seconds.
• Correct transcripts for accuracy, focusing on critical words that impact meaning.
• Apply transcription specifications precisely, including verbatim capture and speaker labels.
• Ensure word-level timing accuracy and tag vocal artifacts like laughter and crosstalk.
• Flag uncertain medical terms for review by clinical specialists.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English listening comprehension.
• Comfort with detailed specifications and consistent formatting.
• A quiet working environment and over-ear headphones.

Preferred

• Prior experience in transcription, captioning, subtitling, or audio annotation.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.