Mercor

Title: Medical Doctor

Employment Type: Contract

Location: United States (Remote)

Base: $130 - $150/hr

Summary

The role involves working remotely and asynchronously with a leading AI lab to apply medical expertise in evaluating, refining, and stress-testing AI systems. Responsibilities include creating diagnostic cases and scoring rubrics, requiring a practicing MD with at least 2 years of medical experience and strong communication and analytical skills.

Added on: 09/12/2025

Full Job Description

About Mercor

Mercor is training models that predict how well someone will perform on a job better than a human can. Similar to how a human would review a resume, conduct an interview, and decide who to hire, we automate all of those processes with LLMs. Our technology is so effective it’s used by all of the top 5 AI labs.

We crossed a $100M revenue run rate and have averaged 59% month over month growth for the last 6 months, making us the fastest growing company in the world. The team is small and we remain extremely profitable because we can’t hire great people as fast as revenue is growing.


About the role

Mercor is seeking Lab Doctors (MDs) for project with one of the world’s top AI labs. You will work closely with research teams at a leading AI lab, applying your medical expertise to help evaluate, refine, and stress-test AI systems in a professional, structured environment. As part of this work, you will create both the diagnostic cases and the rubric to score a good response to the diagnostic case.


You are a strong fit if you:

  • Are a U.S. / Canada based practicing MD with a degree from a top university.
  • Have a minimum of 2+ years of medical experience.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Are comfortable working in a fully remote and asynchronous environment.
  • Have interest in advancing AI applications in medicine and healthcare.


More About the Opportunity

  • Remote and asynchronous.
  • Expected commitment: 20-40 hours per week


Compensation & Contract Terms

  • Applicants must be based in the US / Canada
  • This position is structured with clear expectations.
  • Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect


Application Process

  • Submit your resume to begin
  • After submitting your resume, please complete a short AI interview and a short form to dive into your ability to create a rubric.
  • Follow-up typically occurs within 3–5 business days


We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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