Chemistry Tutor (Full Time)

Science • Hourly Contract • Remote • $45-$100/hour

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with deep chemistry expertise who can train and refine next-generation AI systems.

As an AI Tutor - Chemistry Specialist, you will help advance frontier AI systems by providing high-quality inputs, labels, and annotations across text, voice, and video formats while collaborating with technical teams on new tasks and tooling.

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.

Ideal Qualifications

• Master's 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.

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.

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 runs 9:00am to 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks before transitioning to your local timezone.
• Personal computer must be a Chromebook, Mac (macOS 11+), or Windows 10+ device.
• Reliable smartphone access is required.
• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Compensation & Terms

• $45-$100/hour for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience, education, skills, geographic location, and qualifications.
• The posted range applies to U.S.-based candidates; Mercor's recruiting team provides localized ranges for international applicants.
• Hourly pay is just one component of the total rewards package, with benefits varying by country.

About Mercor & JobHub

Mercor partners with JobHub by NeonLabs to connect top global talent with leading AI labs and research organizations. Through this collaboration, specialists across disciplines can contribute to frontier AI development with structured support.

Mercor is backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. JobHub by NeonLabs recruits on Mercor's behalf and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics, providing reasonable accommodations upon request.