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: Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist Type:Contract Compensation:$61–$77/hour Location:Remote Commitment:10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Author original chemistry questions to test deep conceptual understanding.
Ensure questions are unambiguous and self-contained with all necessary information.
Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert.
Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible incorrect alternatives.
Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format.
Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.
For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, or solvability.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and quantitative analysis.
Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly.
Preferred
Experience with rigorous academic problem design or chemistry olympiad writing. Resources & Support
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Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The company specializes in matching top-tier professionals with AI research organizations to support advanced projects. Mercor facilitates work across multiple domains including financial analysis, hedge fund strategy evaluation, and deal structuring, leveraging AI to enhance model training and research capabilities. The company bridges the gap between specialized talent and cutting-edge AI research institutions.
