Chemistry PhD - Safety 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: 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)

• 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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.