STEM Specialist - Quantitative Analyst

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

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze complex problems in physics , chemistry , mathematics , or biology to enhance AI model training and evaluation.
• Apply structured reasoning and quantitative methods to improve model outputs and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address open-ended challenges and ensure comprehensive solutions.
• Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to support AI research teams and elevate training data quality .
• Work independently and asynchronously 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 (academic, research, internships, or industry).
• Strong foundation in physics , chemistry , mathematics , or biology .
• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs.