Chemistry PhD - Assessment Specialist

Mercor · India

  • Experience3–4 yrs
  • SalaryDisclosed
  • Work moderemote
  • Posted24 Sept 2026
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About Mercor

Mercor is hiring in India in technology software. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • graduate-level chemistry concepts
  • reaction mechanisms
  • quantitative analysis
  • written English

The role

A chemistry research associate at an AI research marketplace authors and reviews rigorous chemistry assessments, applying graduate-level chemistry concepts and quantitative analysis to produce precise academic questions and solutions. The role also uses academic problem design and written English to explain complex ideas clearly.

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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: Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $61–$77/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Author original chemistry questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.Review pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor. Edit where needed, rate difficulty, and document any changes made.Flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability in verification tasks. Justify any edits made.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts, reaction mechanisms, and quantitative analysis.Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Preferred

Experience with rigorous academic problem design or chemistry olympiad writing is a strong plus.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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