Chemistry PhD Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $52/hr Part-time

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Russian across specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to maintain consistency and relevance in datasets.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Russian and business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

• Based in Eastern Europe or regions where Russian is widely spoken.
• Expertise in radiological and nuclear coverage from a chemistry background.
• Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield like organic or inorganic synthesis.
• Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
• Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.

Compensation

$48–$52/hour

Schedule

20+ hours/week

Location

Remote