Industrial Hygienist - Safety Expert

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: Industrial Hygienist / Process Safety Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities

- Write challenging single-turn prompts in chemistry and chemical safety . Label them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.

- Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard. Judge correctness of handling.

- Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.

- Assess dual-use scenarios. Ensure models refuse dangerous questions while answering legitimate ones.

- Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model judgment on misuse potential.

- Work independently and asynchronously . Maintain flexible hours .

Qualifications

Must-Have

- Certified industrial hygienist with experience in exposure assessment, sampling strategy, and control banding.

- Experience in process hazard analysis, including HAZOP , LOPA , and management of change.

- Expertise in toxic release and dispersion modeling, with knowledge of AEGL/ERPG criteria.

- Experience in ventilation, containment, and PPE program design for chemical hazards.

- Familiarity with regulatory compliance such as PSM , Seveso , COMAH , or OSHA .

Preferred
- Prior technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience. Include a sample or link.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

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