Remote Bilingual Italian STEM Expert - AI Trainer ($38-$43 per hour)

Overview Mercor is seeking a Bilingual Italian STEM Expert who is native to Italy or Italian-speaking Switzerland, with experience in biology / physics / chemistry theory and problem-solving, to develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions that evaluate AI models.Your expertise in biology / physics / chemistry will ensure the scientific accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality of these assessment items. You will create and evaluate Italian / English prompts and responses, ensuring scientific precision while maintaining clear, natural Italian phrasing consistent with academic conventions in Italy or Italian-speaking Switzerland, and alignment with English where needed.ResponsibilitiesDesign and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual): Create detailed prompts in Italian and/or English with multiple constraints and scientifically accurate instructions.Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts, and develop comprehensive rubrics that account for scientific rigor and—when written in Italian—linguistic clarity, regionally appropriate terminology (Italy or Italian-speaking Switzerland usage), and academic tone.Conduct Model Testing and Grading (Bilingual): Run prompts through AI models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity. Compare Italian and English responses where needed.Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific standards. Maintain consistency and reliability across Italian-language benchmarks prior to integration into official evaluation sets.Minimum QualificationsNative-level fluency in Italian (written), specifically native to Italy or Italian-speaking SwitzerlandStrong reading and writing proficiency in EnglishBS or BA in Biology / Physics / ChemistryFamiliarity with undergraduate-level biology / physics / chemistry topicsStrong writing and critical thinking skillsAbility to work independently and meet deadlinesPreferred Qualifications2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or an applied STEM disciplineExperience working with Italian or Swiss secondary / university STEM curriculaApplication & Onboarding ProcessComplete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes)If approved, complete a paid assessment focused on writing and rubric creationThen, if selected, you will be invited to work on the projectMore Details About This RoleExpected commitment: Minimum 20 hours per weekProject duration: Approximately 3 – 6 monthsWork environment: Structured project setting with defined goals, tools, and review processes#J-18808-Ljbffr