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Chemical Safety Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $70/hr Part-time

  • mercor
  • Remote — United States
  • Full Time
  • Research & Development, Data Science
  • 65–70 USD

About the jobMercor 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 SafetyType:ContractCompensation:$65–$70/hourLocation:RemoteCommitment:15–40 hours/weekRole 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. QualificationsMust-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 DateImmediateApplication 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: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.Originally posted on Himalayas