Chemistry Expert

Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab to partner with experienced chemistry experts on advanced model development initiatives. The project focuses on improving AI systems’ understanding of chemical principles, reactions, and real-world laboratory reasoning. Contributors will apply their subject-matter expertise to help evaluate, refine, and generate high-quality chemistry content used in frontier AI research.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop realistic, domain-appropriate chemistry tasks spanning organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or computational chemistry

• Review AI-generated answers for conceptual soundness, accuracy, and adherence to accepted chemical theory

• Author original chemistry questions, scenarios, or datasets across relevant subfields

• Flag incorrect logic, flawed assumptions, or computational errors in model outputs

• Provide structured feedback to support iterative model improvement

Ideal Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Chemistry or a closely related field.

• 3+ years of experience with research, teaching, or applied chemistry in academic or industrial settings

• Excellent written communication and analytical reasoning skills

• Strong written communication skills and attention to scientific detail

Application Process

• Submit a resume or professional profile highlighting chemistry expertise and related research work if pertains.

• Follow-up and next steps are typically shared within a few days