Energetic Materials Chemist - Specialist

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: Specialty Materials Chemist — Pyrotechnics or Propulsion Type: Contract Compensation: $65–$75/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Write challenging single-turn prompts in the domain of energetic materials and propulsion. Classify them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial. • Evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard. Judge the correctness of each response. • Write reference answers that include correct responses and the technical reasoning behind them. • Collaborate with practitioners to draw reliable lines between routine and dangerous questions. • Work independently and asynchronously to ensure model accuracy and safety. Qualifications Must-Have • Experience in formulation, synthesis, and testing of specialty energetic materials in a licensed or government facility. • Ability to distinguish routine professional questions from potentially dangerous ones. • Prior technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience. Preferred • Red-teaming experience in the field of energetic materials. 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