Live opening · Posted 19 hours ago
Analytical Chemist - Hazardous Compounds
Mercor · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan (Remote)
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CompanyMercor
LocationTokyo, Tokyo, Japan (Remote)
Work modeYes
Source
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ListedPosted 19 hours 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: Analytical Chemist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
Write challenging single-turn prompts in Chemistry and Chemical Safety, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
Evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard to ensure correct handling.
Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
Differentiate routine professional questions from those fishing for misuse.
Collaborate with practitioners to draw reliable lines in dual-use scenarios.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Experience in detection and identification of hazardous compounds using GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, IR, NMR.
Method development and validation for trace-level analysis.
Background in environmental, occupational, or emergency-response sampling and analysis.
Experience with reference standards, spectral libraries, and unknown identification.
Laboratory accreditation, QA/QC, and proficiency testing.
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.
Work arrangement
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