Job description
About the job
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 Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type:Contract
Compensation:$65–$70/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:15–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Write expert-level prompts across specialized chemistry topics.
Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model training and safety.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD in chemistry or a closely related field — ongoing or completed.
Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
Strong scientific reasoning and writing in English.
Sound judgment around chemical safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.
Preferred
Research or coursework on chemical safety/security, synthesis, or hazardous-materials handling.
Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.
Start Date
Immediate
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.