Industrial Hygienist - Safety Expert

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 67.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with AI research labs. Position: Industrial Hygienist / Process Safety Engineer for a remote contract.

The role features compensation of $65–$75 per hour and emphasizes hazard analysis, toxic release modeling, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with AI research teams to ensure safe, compliant chemical handling while enjoying flexible, independent work hours.

Qualifikationen

• Certified industrial hygienist with experience in exposure assessment, sampling strategy and control banding.

Aufgaben

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in chemistry and chemical safety. Label them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.
• Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard. Judge correctness of handling.
• Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
• Assess dual-use scenarios. Ensure models refuse dangerous questions while answering legitimate ones.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model judgment on misuse potential.
• Work independently and asynchronously. Maintain flexible hours.

Kenntnisse

Exposure assessment

Sampling strategy

Control banding

HAZOP

LOPA

MOC

Ausbildung

CIH Certification

Jobbeschreibung

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: Industrial Hygienist / Process Safety Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in chemistry and chemical safety. Label them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.
• Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard. Judge correctness of handling.
• Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
• Assess dual-use scenarios. Ensure models refuse dangerous questions while answering legitimate ones.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model judgment on misuse potential.
• Work independently and asynchronously. Maintain flexible hours.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Certified industrial hygienist with experience in exposure assessment, sampling strategy, and control banding.
• Experience in process hazard analysis, including HAZOP, LOPA, and management of change.
• Expertise in toxic release and dispersion modeling, with knowledge of AEGL/ERPG criteria.
• Experience in ventilation, containment, and PPE program design for chemical hazards.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance such as PSM, Seveso, COMAH, or OSHA.

Preferred

• Prior technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience. Include a sample or link.