Forensic Chemist - Casework Specialist

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/hour
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.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Experience in controlled substance casework in a forensic laboratory.
• Background in clandestine laboratory response and precursor identification.
• Expertise in forensic toxicology, postmortem, or human performance casework.
• Experience in seized-drug and precursor trend monitoring or intelligence analysis.
• Strong technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

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.