Process Safety Engineer - Fully Remote at Mercor — NeverHard

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 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 PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.