Chemistry Expert

2 weeks ago

Europe USA UK Canada, United Kingdom Mercor Intelligence Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

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Role Description

This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across various subdomains of chemistry.

  • Create and assess complex problems in chemistry across organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry
  • Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, chemical reasoning, and domain relevance
  • Provide clear written feedback on chemistry problem sets, mechanisms, and solutions
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance
  • Ensure academic rigor and scientific precision in all chemistry content used to train or evaluate AI systems

Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry or a directly related field from a top university
  • Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe preferred
  • Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus

Requirements

  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: 1–2 months
  • Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
  • Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65–$85 USD/hr)
  • Independent contractor
  • Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

  • Upload your resume and application form
  • AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
  • Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver chemistry-specific output

Company Description

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives.

  • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
  • We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.

Apply today and leverage your chemistry expertise to help build the future of AI-driven scientific workflows

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