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Base pay range
$40.00/hr - $60.00/hr
Company Introduction
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.
Role Overview
• Position: Chemistry Subject Matter Expert – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential to extend up to 40+ hours
• Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
• Contribute to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Create high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation by curating difficult problems in the chemistry domain.
Responsibilities
• Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in the field of Chemistry.
• Review complex scientific content to ensure it aligns with domain-specific principles.
• Provide detailed feedback to AI research teams to improve model outputs.
• Develop and implement evaluation rubrics to assess the quality of AI-generated Chemistry tasks.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency in training data.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
• Pursuing/holding a Chemistry-related PhD / Master’s from a leading US or Canadian university.
• OR Worked full-time in a Chemistry-related domain in US or Canada for >1 year.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
Engagement Details
• Contract Type: Hourly contractor
• Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, potential to extend up to 40+ hours
• Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
• Location: Remote, applicants must be from the US or Canada
Application Process
• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
Resources & Support
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Seniority level
• Entry level
Employment type
• Contract
Job function
• Science, Research, and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development
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