Scientific Research Evaluators

Mercor is seeking expert evaluators to support a high-impact evaluation workflow in partnership with a leading AI research lab.

This project focuses on the **Scientific Research domain**, where you will assess agent-generated research reports related to experimental data, statistical analyses, research findings comparisons, chemical compound properties, and environmental measurements.
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## Who We're Hiring

We are looking for evaluators with a background in **Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or related scientific disciplines.**

This role is ideal for professionals who have:

- 2–3 years of professional experience in laboratory research, scientific analysis, or applied research roles

- Experience working with experimental datasets, laboratory measurements, or controlled study results

- Strong understanding of statistical analyses, hypothesis testing, and data interpretation

- Experience comparing research findings across multiple studies and evaluating methodological soundness

- Familiarity with chemical compound properties, material data, or physical measurement standards

- Experience interpreting environmental measurements or field data, where applicable

- Experience sourcing and validating scientific tables, datasets, and peer-reviewed research from credible academic sources

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

- Excellent written communication skills

- Comfort working independently and asynchronously
• *Educational Background:**

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field
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## Key Responsibilities

- Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity

- Assess the correctness of experimental interpretations, statistical analyses, and research comparisons

- Verify scientific tables, compound properties, and measurement data using reputable academic and public sources

- Identify inconsistencies in methodology, data reporting, and scientific conclusions

- Work independently to complete evaluations within deadlines

- Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks
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## Role Details

- Part-time (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling

- Competitive rates: $40–$60/hour depending on expertise

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