Overview Position: Chemistry Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote. Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week). Duration: 1–2 months. Contribute to developing advanced AI systems in chemistry and evaluate and improve AI-generated chemistry workflows. Responsibilities Create and assess complex problems in chemistry across subdomains like organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, 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. Must-Have Qualifications Ph D in Chemistry or a directly related field from a top university Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate degree completed in the U. S., UK, Canada, or Europe preferred Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus Engagement Details Competitive hourly rate: $65–$85 USD/hr Contract type: Independent contractor Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours Payment: Daily payment via Stripe Connect Application Process Upload resume and application form 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: support@mercor.com
