Scientific Safety Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $42/hr Part-time
mercor · Saudi Arabia · $38 – $42 · posted 689mo ago
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About this role
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: Bilingual Arabic STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type:Contract
Compensation:$38–$42/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Write expert-level prompts in Arabic across specialized scientific topics.
- Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
- Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and ensure safe handling of dual-use information.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
- Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and business-level written English.
- Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
- Sound judgment around scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.
Preferred
- Based in Saudi Arabia or the wider MENA region.
- Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or related fields.
- Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield such as organic synthesis, molecular biology, or virology.
- Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
- Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.
Start Date
- Immediate
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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