Remote Contract: Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist for a remote, contract-based position requiring deep chemistry knowledge and strong English communication. The role focuses on designing high-quality academic questions, rating difficulty, and providing solutions with references.

Commitment is 10+ hours/week; compensation is $61–$77 per hour. Ideal candidates have a PhD or are doctoral candidates in chemistry or related fields, with a strong background in graduate-level concepts and

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is considered for exceptional depth in a subdomain.
• Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Author original chemistry questions to test deep conceptual understanding.
• Ensure questions are unambiguous and self-contained with all necessary information.
• Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert.
• Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible incorrect alternatives.
• Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format.
• Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.
• Flag issues with clarity, completeness, or solvability for verification tasks.

Skills

Chemistry concepts

Quantitative analysis

Academic problem design

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree considered for exceptional depth

Job description

Mercor is seeking an Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist for a remote, contract-based position requiring deep chemistry knowledge and strong English communication. The role focuses on designing high-quality academic questions, rating difficulty, and providing solutions with references.

Commitment is 10+ hours/week; compensation is $61–$77 per hour. Ideal candidates have a PhD or are doctoral candidates in chemistry or related fields, with a strong background in graduate-level concepts and