Materials Scientist - Fully Remote | Up to $84/hr
Mercor · India
- Experience5–8 yrs
- SalaryDisclosed
- RoleLab & Pharma Scientist
- Work moderemote
- Posted13 Oct 2026
About Mercor
Mercor is hiring in India in technology software. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.
Skills
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
- Solid-State Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Synthesis
- Solid-State Reactions
- Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Methods
- Crystallography
- Phase Diagrams
- Chemical Bonding
- Thermodynamics
- Reaction Kinetics
- XRD
- XPS
- SEM
- TEM
- FTIR
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Thermal Analysis
The role
An inorganic chemistry and materials synthesis expert supports AI research labs. Evaluates inorganic and solid-state chemistry problems, validates synthesis pathways, and assesses experimental methods using crystallography and XRD. Applies scientific literature assessment and scientific writing to improve AI model accuracy.
Full job description
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: Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $84/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Evaluate technically complex problems involving inorganic chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and materials synthesis.Review and validate AI-generated scientific explanations, synthesis pathways, and experimental methodologies.Assess reaction mechanisms, precursor selection, reaction conditions, phase formation, and materials stability.Develop scientifically rigorous reference answers, technical evaluations, and reasoning frameworks.Identify inaccuracies in chemical reasoning, proposed synthetic routes, and interpretations of experimental results.Apply knowledge of analytical and characterisation techniques such as XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and thermal analysis.Collaborate with research teams to improve the scientific accuracy and reliability of advanced AI models.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Solid-State Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline. Exceptional MSc candidates with extensive research experience may be considered.Demonstrated experience in inorganic synthesis, solid-state reactions, solution-phase synthesis, hydrothermal/solvothermal methods, or related techniques.Strong understanding of crystallography, phase diagrams, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics.Experience interpreting experimental characterisation data and assessing scientific literature.Strong scientific writing, analytical reasoning, and communication skills.Ability to independently evaluate complex scientific problems.
Preferred
Research experience involving catalysts, metal oxides, ceramics, semiconductors, coordination compounds, or functional inorganic materials.Peer-reviewed publications or patents in inorganic chemistry or materials synthesis.Experience bridging experimental chemistry with computational materials science.Prior experience evaluating scientific datasets, technical benchmarks, or AI-generated research outputs.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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