About this position
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: Chemicals Safety for Redteaming
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Write challenging single-turn prompts in chemistry, labeled as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.
- Evaluate model responses against defined policy standards to ensure correct handling.
- Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
- Judge the calibration of prompts, distinguishing between mechanism and procedure.
- Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Hands-on experience in synthesis, analytical chemistry, or chemical safety.
- Strong technical writing skills with a clear rationale for judgments.
Preferred
- Experience in AI evaluation or red-teaming.
- Backgrounds in Chemical Defense Research, Synthetic/Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or Forensic/Toxicological Chemistry.
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.
Location and commute
San Francisco, CA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3068162269.