Posted Aug 17, 2026

Research Chemist | Upto $75/hr Remote

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This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $65.00/hr - $75.00/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 Expert – Contract, Remote • Commitment: 10-20 hours per week • Contribute to a cutting-edge project with frontier large language models. Craft high-quality, challenging problems in Chemistry with real-world applicability. Responsibilities • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain. • Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability. • Work fully remote and asynchronously to meet project deadlines. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance through domain expertise. • Inform the future of AI innovation with your Chemistry expertise. Requirements / Qualifications Must-Have Qualifications • Masters or PhD in Chemistry from a top US university • High attention to detail • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Excellent proficiency in English • Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia Preferred Qualifications • Experience with AI-generated content and model outputs in Chemistry Engagement Details • Compensation: $65-75/hour • Contract Type: Hourly contractor • Schedule: 10-20 hours per week, fully remote • Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect • Start Date: Late September 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 Seniority level • Entry level Employment type • Contract Job function • Science, Research, and Information Technology • Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr