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: Drug Discovery Scientist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60-$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20-40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design realistic research problems for AI models in drug research and development.
- Build a data room from real, source-grounded data with every decisive value tracing to a real source.
- Write a grading document that scores a submitted memo on substance, not style or method.
- Validate and run verification and calibration before submission.
- Revise and own the rework if a reviewer requests changes.
- Work independently and asynchronously to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Working expertise in mechanistic enzymology, structure-guided peptide or antibody design, fragment-based discovery, or structure-based medicinal chemistry.
- PhD or equivalent industry track record.
- Ability to pose a problem whose answer can be defended rigorously.
- Comfortable judging reasoning quality, not just final answers.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
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
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Medicinal Chemist - Fully Remote employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
