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: Analytical Chemist
Type:Contract
Compensation:$65–$75/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Write challenging single-turn prompts in Chemistry and Chemical Safety, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
Evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard to ensure correct handling.
Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
Differentiate routine professional questions from those fishing for misuse.
Collaborate with practitioners to draw reliable lines in dual-use scenarios.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Experience in detection and identification of hazardous compounds using GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, IR, NMR.
Method development and validation for trace-level analysis.
Background in environmental, occupational, or emergency-response sampling and analysis.
Experience with reference standards, spectral libraries, and unknown identification.
Laboratory accreditation, QA/QC, and proficiency testing.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor, Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
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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.