Chemistry Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $130/hr
About The JobMercor 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 - Scientific Domain ExpertType: ContractCompensation: $90–$130/hourLocation: San FranciscoDuration: 6 monthsCommitment: 40 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesDesign chemistry-focused tasks and model evaluation workflows to test scientific reasoning.Translate chemistry expertise into clear instructions, rubrics, grading criteria, and review processes.Read and synthesize scientific papers and technical materials for model training.Evaluate model-generated outputs for scientific correctness and rigor; provide clear written technical feedback.Partner with research and engineering teams to improve data quality and evaluation design.Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.QualificationsMust-HavePhD or equivalent research experience in chemistry or a closely related field.Strong scientific reasoning to assess correctness and rigor of chemistry-related claims and model outputs.Hands-on technical fluency with datasets, notebooks, Python, LLMs, and scientific software.Ability to commit to 40 hours/week, fully onsite in San Francisco for 6 months.Strong written communication skills to explain scientific decisions clearly.PreferredExperience in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, molecular modeling, or adjacent computational research.Prior Mercor annotation/evaluation experience (2+ projects).Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.,