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Mercor

Technical Documentation Specialist

Mercor, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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1. Role Overview Mercor is seeking technical documentation specialists to assist with a project involving the interpretation and analysis of instructional and procedural materials. This contract engagement focuses on accurately outlining operational steps, identifying system behaviors, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Freelancers will work with technical content that governs equipment use, process workflows, and system maintenance. 2. Key Responsibilities Analyze and document procedural steps for equipment setup, calibration, and operation

Identify and explain safety mechanisms, shutdown triggers, and compliance checkpoints

Evaluate documentation clarity, sequencing logic, and operational accuracy

Translate technical language into structured, task-oriented formats

Provide feedback on procedural consistency and safety-critical language

3. Ideal Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in engineering, operations, or a related field

Experience writing or interpreting SOPs, user manuals, or technical protocols

Strong attention to detail and process logic

Familiarity with equipment calibration, diagnostics, or system operations preferred

Comfortable working independently with high standards for accuracy and clarity

4. More About the Opportunity Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule

Expected commitment: ~10–20 hours/week

Ideal for technical writers, engineers, technicians or process documentation professionals

5. Compensation & Contract Terms $45/hour

You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

US-Based

6. Application Process Submit your resume to get started

You may be asked to complete a short procedural writing assessment

We typically follow up within 3–5 business days

7. About Mercor Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI

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