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What is the difference between Part Time Organic Synthesis vs Part Time Organic Chemist?

AspectPart Time Organic SynthesisPart Time Organic Chemist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, pharmaceutical companiesLaboratories, research institutions, chemical manufacturing
Industry UsageFocuses on developing and optimizing synthetic routesInvolves broader chemistry tasks, including analysis and testing

Part Time Organic Synthesis and Part Time Organic Chemist roles often require similar educational backgrounds and work environments. However, Organic Synthesis roles specifically focus on creating and refining chemical compounds, while Organic Chemist positions may encompass a wider range of chemistry-related tasks. Both are common in research and industry settings, but their primary responsibilities differ slightly.

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Chemistry Researcher - Organic Synthesis

Mercor

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$125 - $225/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Author and review challenging chemistry problems to train and evaluate frontier AI models.

  • Evaluate model outputs on tasks like retrosynthesis, mechanism prediction, and spectral interpretation.

  • Identify areas where current models fail, focusing on mistakes a working PhD chemist would catch.

Job description

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: Chemistry Researchers (Part-time)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $125–$225/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 8–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Author and review challenging chemistry problems to train and evaluate frontier AI models.
  • Evaluate model outputs on tasks like retrosynthesis, mechanism prediction, and spectral interpretation.
  • Identify areas where current models fail, focusing on mistakes a working PhD chemist would catch.
  • Collaborate with a small program team and other senior contributors.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • First-author or co-first-author publications in top journals like JACS, Nature Chemistry, or Science.
  • Doctoral or postdoctoral training at a top-20 global institution for chemistry or STEM.
  • Competitive fellowships such as NSF GRFP, Hertz, or Sloan Research Fellow.
  • Issued patents, spin-out companies, or grants as a named PI or co-PI.
  • International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) Gold/Silver/Bronze medalist.
  • Active research role: PhD candidate, postdoc, instructor, faculty, principal scientist, or industry researcher.

Engagement

  • Part-time: 8 to 20 hours per week.
  • W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC; payroll, benefits, and compliance handled by Cincinnatus.
  • Compensation reflects research seniority and credentials.
  • No fixed end date; contributors continue as long as the program needs their expertise.

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.