Chemistry Scientist Job at Mercor, New York, NY

S3N0dEJzVXZyWll1TEphVGZVTGYxNmViOWc9PQ==
  • Mercor
  • New York, NY

Job Description

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: Chemistry Content Author

Type: Contract

Compensation: $35–$75/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 level: Medium (intro undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), or Expert (post-graduate and above).
  • Provide one correct answer and nine plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives to challenge expert-level solvers.
  • Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise intermediate steps in markdown format.
  • Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources such as peer-reviewed journals or university repositories.
  • For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and 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.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Tags

Remote job, Contract work, Summer work

Similar Jobs

Confidential

Privacy Analyst Job at Confidential

 ...Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and... 

Amtrak

Mechanical Technician - 90112219 - Boston Job at Amtrak

 ...Your success is a train ride away! As we move Americas workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States.... 

The Ohio State University

Musician Job at The Ohio State University

Musician for Ohio Showband support. The position will assist in the setup and administration of sound equipment related to the ensemble at each rehearsal and performance. Schedule will be three hours a week for 14 weeks in autumn and spring semesters. Hourly Rate: ...

State of Alaska

Emergency Management Specialist 1/2 Flex Job at State of Alaska

 ...DMVA), Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM), Outreach Branch, is...  ...vacancy may be filled at either the 1 or 2 level, depending on the applicant's training...  ...Management Specialist 2: Range 16 One year of entry professional level experience... 

Archer

Sr. Motion Graphics Designer Job at Archer

 ...inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. We are seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to support the creation of high-quality video content for our aviation operations, marketing, training, and corporate...