[Hiring] Analytical Chemist @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The position is for an Analytical Chemist on a contract basis, with compensation ranging from $65–$75/hour, and the location is remote.

• 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.
• Differentiating 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

• 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.

Requirements

• Hourly contractor, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

Resources & Support

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