Remote STEM Expert - AI Trainer ($50-$60 per hour)

Qualifications

• Mercor is looking for a STEM Expert with experience in biology / physics / chemistry theory and problem-solving to develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions that evaluate AI models
• Your knowledge in biology / physics / chemistry will ensure the accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality of these test items
• • BS or BA in Biology / Physics / Chemistry - Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology / physics / chemistry topics - Strong writing and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• • Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes

Responsibilities

• • Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts: Create detailed prompts with multiple constraints and scientific instructions
• Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts, and develop comprehensive rubric
• Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations
• Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability before integration into official benchmarks
• Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics
• • This is a remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule
• Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week
• Expect a commitment of around 1 month
• You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools

Full Description

Mercor is looking for a STEM Expert with experience in biology / physics / chemistry theory and problem-solving to develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions that evaluate AI models. Your knowledge in biology / physics / chemistry will ensure the accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality of these test items.

• * * ### Job Details: - Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts: Createdetailed prompts with multiple constraints and scientific instructions. - Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts, and develop comprehensive rubric. - Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations. - Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability before integration into official benchmarks. ### Minimum Qualifications: - BS or BA in Biology / Physics / Chemistry - Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology / physics / chemistry topics - Strong writing and critical thinking skills. - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. ### Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or applied STEM discipline field. ### Application & Onboarding Process: - Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes. - Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics. - If selected, you will be invited to work on the project. ### More Details About This Role: - This is a remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule. - Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week. - Expect a commitment of around 1 month. - You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools. * * * ### About Mercor: - Our team is based in San Francisco, CA - We [ in recruiting experts for top AI labs - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey