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 per task 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)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New York, New York (Remote)
Salary
$65–$75 Per Hour
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)unmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Modelingunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Toxicologyunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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