Job Specifications
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: AI Tutor - Chemistry Specialist
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $45-$100/hour
Location: Remote or in-person in Palo Alto, CA
Commitment: 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Use proprietary software to provide accurate annotations, labels, and feedback across chemical sciences projects.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, curated data that enhances AI performance and scientific reasoning.
Collaborate with technical teams to train and refine new AI tasks and improve annotation tools.
Identify and solve complex chemical problems aligned with your domain expertise.
Contribute to model training through multimodal inputs, including text-based analysis, audio, and video sessions.
Interpret evolving task instructions with precision and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
Expertise in one or more chemistry subdomains, including Organic, Physical, Analytical, Inorganic, Computational, Polymer, Medicinal, Biochemistry, Nuclear, Catalysis, or Materials Chemistry.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and apply expert judgment with limited guidance.
Passion for scientific innovation and AI-driven technological advancement.
Preferred
Advanced expertise demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, including at least one first-author paper.
Prior experience as an AI Tutor, professor, teacher, or research mentor.
Background in technical writing, journalism, or scientific communication.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
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.
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