Research Scientist - Chemistry

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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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: 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.
• Must-Have: Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and scientific problem solving.
• Must-Have: Excellent written communication and analytical thinking skills.
• Must-Have: 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 (Takes 20–30 mins)

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