Bilingual Chemistry STEM Educator

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 Portuguese STEM Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $18–$22/hour
Commitment: 20 hours/week
Duration: 1 month

Role Responsibilities

• Design and optimize STEM-based prompts in Portuguese and/or English with scientific instructions.
• Define and document evaluation standards for STEM contexts, ensuring scientific rigor and linguistic clarity.
• Conduct model testing and grading, comparing outputs in Portuguese and English for accuracy and clarity.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance to maintain consistency across Portuguese-language benchmarks.
• Collaborate in QA processes to ensure tasks meet scientific rigor before integration into official benchmarks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native-level fluency in Portuguese (written) with strong English reading/writing ability.
• BS or BA in Biology / Physics / Chemistry.
• Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology / physics / chemistry topics.
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or an applied STEM discipline field.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Complete an AI-led interview (around 15 minutes).
• Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics.
• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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.