Job Description
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)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.