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Energetic Materials Chemist - Specialist
Mercor · San Francisco, CA (Remote)
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CompanyMercor
LocationSan Francisco, CA (Remote)
Work modeYes
Source
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Listed3 days ago
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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: Specialty Materials Chemist — Pyrotechnics or Propulsion
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75 per task
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
Write challenging single-turn prompts in the domain of energetic materials and propulsion. Classify them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.
Evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard. Judge the correctness of each response.
Write reference answers that include correct responses and the technical reasoning behind them.
Collaborate with practitioners to draw reliable lines between routine and dangerous questions.
Work independently and asynchronously to ensure model accuracy and safety.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Experience in formulation, synthesis, and testing of specialty energetic materials in a licensed or government facility.
Ability to distinguish routine professional questions from potentially dangerous ones.
Prior technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience.
Preferred
Red-teaming experience in the field of energetic materials.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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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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