Chemistry Research Scientist

Mercor
Full time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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: [email protected]

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

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