Analytical Chemist Specialist

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: Chemistry AI Evaluator Type: Contract Compensation: $73/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in chemistry contexts. Evaluate LLM-generated responses to chemistry-related queries for scientific accuracy and quantitative reasoning. Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge. Annotate model responses by identifying strengths, areas of improvement, and inaccuracies. Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences. Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies and benchmarks. Qualifications Must-Have PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field Deep expertise in Organic & Biological Chemistry , Inorganic & Materials Chemistry , Physical & Theoretical Chemistry , or Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry Significant experience using large language models (LLMs) Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic writing Preferred Prior experience with RLHF , model evaluation, or data annotation work Experience teaching or explaining chemistry concepts to non-expert audiences Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks 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.