Research & Development Chemist

About The Job

Mercor

Benchmark

General Catalyst

Peter Thiel

Adam D'Angelo

Larry Summers

Jack Dorsey

Position:

Type:

Contractor

Compensation:

$20–$30/hour

Location:

Remote

Commitment:

30 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate the scientific accuracy and technical rigor of LLM-generated content across chemical disciplines.
• Review outputs on molecular structure, kinetics, thermodynamics, catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and industrial processes.
• Identify and document factual inaccuracies, logical inconsistencies, and reasoning gaps.
• Provide structured feedback and benchmarking using specialized evaluation tools.
• Work independently and asynchronously as part of a distributed research team.
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD (or PhD candidate) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and scientific problem solving.
• Excellent written communication and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python for scientific analysis and model evaluation.
  

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect
  

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
  

Resources & Support

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