Chemistry Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $77/hr

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: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas