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Chemical Safety Expert - AI Trainer [Remote]

$65 - $70 per hour

Mercor

San Jose, CA
  • Remote job

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: Chemistry Expert (PhD) — AI Safety

Type: Contract

Compensation: $65–$70/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Write expert-level prompts across specialized chemistry topics.
  • Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
  • Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model training and safety.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance .

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in chemistry or a closely related field — ongoing or completed.
  • Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
  • Strong scientific reasoning and writing in English .
  • Sound judgment around chemical safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

  • Research or coursework on chemical safety/security, synthesis, or hazardous-materials handling.
  • Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.

Start Date

  • Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

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