Chemical Research Scientist (Remote | $20 –$30/hr)

Chemistry Labeling Experts – India

Hourly Contract | Remote | $20–$30 per hour

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading artificial intelligence research organization to engage PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in Chemistry and related fields for a high-impact AI training and evaluation initiative.

As a Chemistry Labeling Expert, you will play a vital role in enhancing the performance and accuracy of large language models (LLMs) by evaluating their understanding of complex chemical concepts, reactions, and processes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your scientific expertise to the development of next-generation AI systems while working remotely in a flexible, research-driven environment.

2. Key Domains

If you have expertise in one or more of the following chemistry domains, we encourage you to apply:

Core Chemistry Disciplines:

• General Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry

Analytical & Specialized Chemistry:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Radiochemistry
• Polymer Chemistry

Biological & Medicinal Chemistry:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Medicinal Chemistry

Chemical Engineering & Process Sciences:

• Chemical Engineering and Technology
• Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Chemical Engineering
• Mass Transport and Separation Processes
• Chemical Reaction Engineering

3. Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and technical rigor of AI-generated content across chemistry disciplines.
• Identify factual errors, reasoning gaps, and conceptual inconsistencies in model responses.
• Provide structured feedback through standardized rubrics and benchmarking tools.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to enhance data quality and model understanding.
• Maintain consistency and objectivity in evaluating chemical explanations and problem-solving approaches.

4. Requirements

• PhD (or current PhD candidate) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• Alternatively, Master’s degree with strong research or teaching experience in chemistry.
• Excellent grasp of graduate-level chemistry concepts, equations, and analytical reasoning.
• Strong written communication and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work independently and asynchronously in a remote research setting.

5. Role Details

• Type: Part-time contract (≈20 hours per week).
• Location: Fully remote (India-based).
• Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous.
• Start Date: Immediate openings with rolling application review.

6. Compensation & Terms

• Hourly Rate: $20–$30 USD/hour (based on expertise and domain experience).
• Classification: Independent Contractor (via Mercor).
• Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect for completed hours.
• Compensation is part of a broader performance-based rewards structure; extensions may be offered based on quality and output.

⚡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡