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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: Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $61–$77/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Author original chemistry questions to test deep conceptual understanding.
Ensure questions are unambiguous and self-contained with all necessary information.
Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert.
Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible incorrect alternatives.
Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format.
Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.
For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, or solvability.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and quantitative analysis.
Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly.
Preferred
Experience with rigorous academic problem design or chemistry olympiad writing.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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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