Chemistry Research Scientist

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:
AI Tutor – Chemistry Specialist

Type:
Full-time
Compensation:
$45–$100/hour
Location:
Remote or in-person in Palo Alto, CA
Commitment:
40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

• Use proprietary software to provide accurate annotations, labels, and feedback across chemical sciences projects.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, curated data that enhances AI performance and scientific reasoning.
• Collaborate with technical teams to train and refine new AI tasks and improve annotation tools.
• Identify and solve complex chemical problems aligned with your domain expertise.
• Contribute to model training through multimodal inputs, including text-based analysis, audio, and video sessions.
• Interpret evolving task instructions with precision and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Expertise in one or more chemistry subdomains, including Organic, Physical, Analytical, Inorganic, Computational, Polymer, Medicinal, Biochemistry, Nuclear, Catalysis, or Materials Chemistry.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and apply expert judgment with limited guidance.
• Passion for scientific innovation and AI-driven technological advancement.

Preferred

• Advanced expertise demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, including at least one first-author paper.
• Prior experience as an AI Tutor, professor, teacher, or research mentor.
• Background in technical writing, journalism, or scientific communication.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• 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

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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