Chemical Safety Specialist - Fully Remote

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: Chemical Defense Researcher
Type:Contract
Compensation:$65–$75/hour
Location:Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in chemistry and chemical safety, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
• Evaluate AI model responses against defined policy standards to ensure correct handling.
• Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to draw reliable lines between routine and dangerous queries.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Experience in chemical defense research at institutions like USAMRICD, DoD, or CDC.
• Background in toxicology of chemical warfare agents and medical countermeasure development.
• Expertise in decontamination, protection, and detection research for chemical threats.
• Experience with CWC-related work such as verification and destruction.
• Strong technical writing skills with prior experience or published research.

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.