Chemistry Expert - Fully Remote | Up to $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 that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined. • Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives. • Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources. • Review pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor. Edit where needed, rate difficulty, and document any changes made. • Flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability in verification tasks. Justify any edits made. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry , Biochemistry , Chemical Engineering , or a closely related field. • Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. • Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts, reaction mechanisms, and quantitative analysis. • Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred • Experience with rigorous academic problem design or chemistry olympiad writing is a strong plus. 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