mercor
Chemical Safety Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $75/task Task based
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) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form 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
