Research Scientist – Chem Sciences

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Mercor

India Part-Time

Posted 12 hours ago • Apply by June 19, 2026

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 AI Evaluator

Type: Contract

Compensation: $73/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in chemistry contexts.
Evaluate LLM-generated responses to chemistry-related queries for scientific accuracy and quantitative reasoning.
Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge.
Annotate model responses by identifying strengths, areas of improvement, and inaccuracies.
Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences.
Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies and benchmarks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field
Deep expertise in Organic & Biological Chemistry, Inorganic & Materials Chemistry, Physical & Theoretical Chemistry, or Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry
Significant experience using large language models (LLMs)
Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail
Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic writing

Preferred

Prior experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work
Experience teaching or explaining chemistry concepts to non-expert audiences
Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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

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