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Research Chemist | Remote Rate $85/hr

Mercor, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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Overview 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

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: support@mercor.com

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

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