Scientific Analyst - Fully Remote | Upto $75/hr

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) for a remote, contract-based role at $75/hour. You will evaluate and analyze complex problems, develop structured reasoning for quantitative methods, and collaborate with AI research teams to deliver high-quality outputs with flexible hours.

The position requires a STEM degree (or progress toward one) and 1+ year of relevant experience, with strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one).
• 1+ year of relevant experience in academic, research, internships, or industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze complex problems in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to enhance model outputs.
• Develop structured reasoning approaches for quantitative methods and data analysis.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary problems to ensure comprehensive solutions.
• Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to AI research teams.
• Work independently to deliver high-quality outputs with flexible hours.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

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: STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) Type: Contract Compensation: $75/hour Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze complex problems in physics , chemistry , mathematics , or biology to enhance model outputs .
• Develop structured reasoning approaches for quantitative methods and data analysis .
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary problems to ensure comprehensive solutions.
• Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to AI research teams .
• Work independently to deliver high-quality outputs with flexible hours .

Qualifications Must-Have

• Bachelor's , Master's , or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one).
• 1+ year of relevant experience in academic, research, internships, or industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently.