Chemistry Labeling Experts at Mercor

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Role Description

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and exceptional Master’s graduates in chemistry and related fields to join a high-impact AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading artificial intelligence lab.

Key Domains

• Core Chemistry Disciplines: General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
• Analytical and Specialized Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Radiochemistry, Polymer Chemistry
• Biological and Medicinal Chemistry: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering and Process Sciences: Chemical Engineering and Technology, Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Chemical Engineering, Mass Transport and Separation Processes, Chemical Reaction Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the scientific accuracy, reasoning, and technical rigor of LLM-generated content across chemical disciplines.
• Review outputs on topics spanning molecular structure, kinetics, thermodynamics, catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and industrial processes.
• Identify and document factual inaccuracies, logical inconsistencies, and reasoning gaps.
• Provide structured feedback and benchmarking using specialized evaluation tools.
• Work independently and asynchronously as part of a distributed research team.

Requirements

• PhD (or PhD candidate) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and scientific problem solving.
• Excellent written communication and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation, is preferred.

Role Details

• Part-time (approximately 30 hours/week)
• Remote and asynchronous
• Flexible schedule

Compensation

• Contractor position via Mercor
• $20–$30/hour , based on expertise and domain experience
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect