Chemistry Expert AI Misuse Evaluation

Position: Chemistry Expert for AI Misuse Evaluation
Mercor is hiring a Chemistry Expert to tackle AI misuse risks through thorough evaluations of technical responses. This role blends toxicological expertise with critical writing skills for effective AI oversight.

As part of the team, you will create prompts marked as benign, dual-use, or adversarial and evaluate AI answer legitimacy through policy standards. Your previous experience in forensic laboratories and expert report writing will guide accurate judgments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write detailed prompts categorized by misuse risk

• Critically analyze AI responses to determine correctness

• Draft reference answers with scientific rationale

• Assess substance identification and precursor usage

• Write clear justifications for diverse audiences

Requirements:

• Experience in forensic toxicology or controlled substance analysis

• Knowledge of clandestine labs and casework methodologies

• Advanced technical writing experience, including publications

• Flexibility in handling sensitive misuse themes

• Strong judgment in differentiating routine inquiries

Apply your knowledge in chemistry to support Mercor's AI safety initiatives.