Chemist

Employer: Mercor

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Salary: $65.00 to $75.00 hourly

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: Forensic / Toxicological Chemist 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, or adversarial. Evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard and judge correctness. Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses. Collaborate with experts to ensure models draw reliable lines between routine and dangerous queries. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance Must-Have: Experience in controlled substance casework in a forensic laboratory. Background in clandestine laboratory response and precursor identification. Expertise in