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Scientists and researchers, often at PhD level, who design and grade hard problems in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. Academic rigor is the requirement, coding is a plus.

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Chemistry Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

A chemistry expert writes synthesis problems, grades model routes, and evaluates reaction feasibility to train frontier artificial intelligence systems. The role requires a graduate degree in chemistry with practical research experience and clear written communication skills.

Posted 49 days ago$65 to $105/h

Biotechnology Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

This remote role involves writing complex development problems and grading AI generated biotech solutions for accuracy and feasibility. Candidates must have professional or research experience in biotechnology, bioprocess, or therapeutic development, along with clear written communication skills.

Posted 49 days ago$110 to $125/h

Biology Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

The Biology Expert writes complex research problems and evaluates artificial intelligence model outputs for scientific accuracy. Applicants must hold a graduate degree in biology or a related life science and possess hands-on research experience.

Posted 49 days ago$70 to $105/h

Forensic / Toxicological Chemist

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This forensic or toxicological chemist red-teams frontier AI models by writing technical prompts and evaluating responses for misuse potential. Candidates need strong experience in forensic casework or clandestine laboratory response, along with expert technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Industrial Hygienist / Process Safety Engineer

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing technical prompts and evaluating AI model responses regarding chemical safety and industrial hygiene. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience with process hazard analysis, exposure assessment, or regulatory compliance, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Analytical Chemist

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing challenging prompts and evaluating frontier AI model responses to test their safety limits in analytical chemistry. Candidates must have extensive experience building and validating methods for hazardous compounds, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Synthetic / Process Chemist

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

The Synthetic and Process Chemist evaluates frontier AI models by writing domain specific prompts, assessing responses against safety standards, and providing technical reasoning. Candidates must possess practical experience in synthetic route design, process chemistry, and scaling chemical processes.

Posted 49 days ago

Chemical Defense Researcher

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

The Chemical Defense Researcher writes prompts and evaluates frontier AI models for chemical safety and misuse potential. Candidates need a strong institutional background in chemical defense, countermeasures, or toxicology, along with proven technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Federal Certified Materials Specialist / Incident Analyst

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing and evaluating prompts for frontier AI models to test their handling of dual-use technical requests in energetic materials and incident analysis. Candidates must hold a national certification in casework or materials analysis and possess strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Specialty Materials Chemist, Pyrotechnics or Propulsion

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This specialist evaluates frontier AI models by writing prompts and judging responses related to energetic materials and propellants. Candidates need hands-on synthesis or formulation experience in licensed facilities and strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Nonproliferation Analyst

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing challenging technical prompts and evaluating frontier AI models on nuclear materials, safeguards, and export control standards. Candidates must have professional experience in nonproliferation, export control, or treaty implementation, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Forensic Scientist, Nuclear Materials

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing challenging prompts and evaluating frontier AI model responses regarding nuclear materials and safeguards. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical experience in nuclear forensics or characterisation and strong writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Safeguards Analyst / IAEA or Euratom Inspector

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves red-teaming frontier AI models by writing technical prompts and evaluating responses related to nuclear materials and safeguards. The ideal candidate has direct experience as an IAEA or Euratom inspector and possesses strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Nuclear Medicine Physicist / Cyclotron RSO

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing technical prompts and evaluating frontier AI models on radiological safety and dual use potential. Candidates must have professional experience handling medical isotopes or serving as a facility RSO, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Emergency Response Specialist

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

An Emergency Response Specialist creates challenging prompts and evaluates frontier AI models on radiological safety and misuse potential. Candidates must have professional experience planning for or responding to radiological events, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Source Security Specialist

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing complex prompts and evaluating frontier AI models on radiological safety and security scenarios. Candidates must have extensive experience in physical protection or vulnerability assessment for Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources.

Posted 49 days ago

Health Physicist

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

The Health Physicist writes challenging technical prompts, evaluates frontier AI model responses against safety policies, and provides detailed rationales. The role requires extensive operational experience in radiological safety, dose planning, and contamination control, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Radiation Safety Officer

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

The Radiation Safety Officer writes prompts and evaluates frontier AI model responses regarding radiological safety, dual-use scenarios, and misuse potential. The ideal candidate holds an official RSO license and possesses strong technical writing skills.

Posted 49 days ago

Chemicals Safety for Redteaming

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

The chemistry domain expert creates challenging prompts and evaluates frontier AI model responses for chemical safety misuse potential. The role requires hands-on experience in synthesis, analytical chemistry, or chemical safety, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 54 days ago

Energetic Materials Expert for Redteaming

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

The energetic materials expert evaluates frontier AI models by writing challenging prompts and judging responses for misuse potential. The role requires professional experience in specialty materials, propulsion systems, or hazardous devices, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 54 days ago$60/h