Chemistry Tutor

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with deep expertise in Chemistry for a high-impact full-time position focused on training and refining next-generation AI systems.

As an AI Tutor Chemistry Specialist you will play a pivotal role in advancing the reasoning and problem-solving capabilities of cutting-edge AI models. Using proprietary software youll provide high-quality inputs labels and annotations across diverse formatsincluding text voice and videoto guide models in understanding and applying complex chemical concepts.

You will collaborate closely with technical teams to refine annotation tools develop new AI tasks and select challenging problems from specialized domains such as organic physical analytical computational and medicinal chemistry. This role requires adaptability scientific rigor and the ability to apply your expertise in a fast-paced evolving environment.

2. Key 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.

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Masters 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.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

5. Work Environment & Requirements

• Full-time position available remotely or in-person in Palo Alto CA (5 days per week for on-site).

• Initial training schedule: 9:00am5:30pm PST for two weeks; afterward work in your local timezone.

• Personal computer must be a Chromebook Mac (macOS 11) or Windows 10 device.

• Reliable smartphone access required.

• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois.

• Visa sponsorship not available.

6. Compensation & Terms

• $90000$200000 per year for U.S.-based professionals depending on experience and location.

• The posted range applies to U.S.-based candidates. For international applicants Mercors recruiting team will provide an estimated pay range specific to your location.

• Specific benefits vary by country depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical or other employment-related benefits.

7. About Mercor

• Our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

• Mercor connects top global talent with leading AI labs and research organizations enabling experts across disciplines to contribute to frontier AI development.

• Thousands of professionals in fields like law finance science and engineering have joined Mercor to help shape the future of AI.