STEM Expert - Biology Specialist
Mercor
Contract
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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
Must-Have Qualifications
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: STEM Expert – Contract, Remote
- Commitment: 20 hours per week, Duration: 1 month
- Develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions to evaluate AI models. Ensure accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality in biology, physics, and chemistry.
- Design and optimize STEM-based prompts with multiple constraints and scientific instructions.
- Define and document evaluation standards for correct responses in STEM contexts, developing a comprehensive rubric.
- Conduct model testing and grading by running prompts through models and assessing outputs against expectations.
- Support benchmarking and quality assurance by collaborating in QA review processes to maintain scientific rigor and consistency.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance.
Must-Have Qualifications
- BS or BA in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry
- Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology, physics, and chemistry topics
- Strong writing and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or applied STEM discipline field
- Remote and asynchronous role
- 20 hours per week commitment
- 1-month duration
- Structured project environment with clear goals and tools
- Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes
- Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics
- If selected, you will be invited to work on the project
- 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: [email protected]
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