Process Development Engineer - Chem

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: AI Research Specialist
• Type: Contractor
• Compensation: $50–$60/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 30 hours/week

Role 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.

Qualifications

• Must-Have
  • 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.
• Preferred
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis or model evaluation workflows.

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Science, Software Development