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About the jobMercor 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: Applied Chemistry Benchmark SpecialistType: ContractCompensation: $61–$77/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10+ hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesAuthor original chemistry questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall.Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined with all necessary information included.Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert, and provide 1 correct answer with 9 plausible alternatives.Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise intermediate steps in markdown format.Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals.For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.QualificationsMust-HavePhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry , Biochemistry , Chemical Engineering , or a closely related field.Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts, reaction mechanisms, and quantitative analysis.Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.PreferredExperience with rigorous academic problem design or chemistry olympiad writing is a strong plus.Resources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check:For any help or support, reach out to:Originally posted on Himalayas#J-18808-Ljbffr