Research Chemist | Upto $85/hr Remote

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: Chemistry Professional

Type: Independent contractor
Compensation: $65–$85/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in 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

Must-Have

• PhD in Chemistry or a directly related field.
• Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe.
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Preferred

• Prior teaching, research, or publication experience.

Start Date

Immediate

Compensation & Legal

Independent contractor
Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• 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

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.