Mathematics QA Expert - Fully Remote

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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: Mathematics & STEM Textbook QA Specialist (OCR + LaTeX)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25–$40/hour
Duration: 2–3 weeks
Commitment: 15–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Validate math/STEM question–answer pairs extracted from textbook PDFs. Identify errors introduced by OCR or extraction.
Compare extracted text to the source PDF. Correct transcription issues like symbols, subscripts/superscripts, and missing terms.
Fix and standardize LaTeX formatting to ensure expressions render correctly and match the source.
Extract and label relevant context such as problem statements, definitions, hints, solution steps, and short answers. Record correct PDF viewer page numbers.
Revise raw textbook content into a clean QA format. Address demonstrative originals or missing equations/figures.
Assess solution quality for correctness, completeness, and logical consistency. Flag gaps, incorrect steps, or mismatches with stated answers.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Strong proficiency with LaTeX math formatting .
Background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related STEM (BA/BS/Masters/PhD or equivalent rigor).
Comfort reading and verifying multi-step mathematical reasoning .
Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow a structured workflow exactly.
Strong written communication for clear, concise technical notes.

Preferred

Proof-based coursework (e.g., real analysis, abstract algebra, proof-based linear algebra).
Experience as a TA/grader , tutor, contest solution writer, or math editor.
Familiarity with common OCR failure modes in STEM text.
Ability to handle advanced undergraduate/occasional graduate-level material.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)