CHEMISTRY PHD - ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

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: Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $61–$77/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities • Author original chemistry questions to test deep conceptual understanding. • Ensure questions are unambiguous and self-contained with all necessary information. • Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert. • Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible incorrect alternatives. • Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. • Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources. • For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, or solvability. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry , Biochemistry , Chemical Engineering , or a related field. • Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. • Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and quantitative analysis. • Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly. Preferred • Experience with rigorous academic problem design or chemistry olympiad writing. Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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.