Mercor
Chemistry Specialist - AI Trainer
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Role snapshot
Mercor is hiring a Chemistry Specialist - AI Trainer on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- Company
- Mercor
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
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: Chemicals Safety for Redteaming
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75 per task
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Write challenging single-turn prompts in chemistry, labeled as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.
- Evaluate responses against a defined policy standard and judge correctness.
- Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
- Ensure calibration between mechanism and procedure in chemistry prompts.
- Provide written rationales for judgments that non-specialists can follow.
- Read and write about misuse scenarios in chemistry for sustained periods.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Hands-on experience in synthesis, analytical chemistry, or chemical safety.
- Experience in technical writing, published research, or as an expert witness.
Preferred
- Prior AI red-teaming or model evaluation experience.
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
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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