Bilingual Italian STEM Expert

Mercor is seeking a Bilingual Italian STEM Expert who is native to Italy or Italian-speaking Switzerland, with experience in biology / physics / chemistry theory and problem-solving, to develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions that evaluate AI models.

Your expertise in biology / physics / chemistry will ensure the scientific accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality of these assessment items. You will create and evaluate Italian/English prompts and responses, ensuring scientific precision while maintaining clear, natural Italian phrasing consistent with academic conventions in Italy or Italian-speaking Switzerland, and alignment with English where needed.

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Job Details

Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual)

Create detailed prompts in Italian and/or English with multiple constraints and scientifically accurate instructions.

Define and Document Evaluation Standards

Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts, and develop comprehensive rubrics that account for scientific rigor and—when written in Italian—linguistic clarity, regionally appropriate terminology (Italy or Italian-speaking Switzerland usage), and academic tone.

Conduct Model Testing and Grading (Bilingual)

Run prompts through AI models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity. Compare Italian and English responses where needed.

Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance

Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific standards. Maintain consistency and reliability across Italian-language benchmarks prior to integration into official evaluation sets.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Italian (written), specifically native to Italy or Italian-speaking Switzerland

• Strong reading and writing proficiency in English

• 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

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Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience working with Italian or Swiss secondary/university STEM curricula

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Application & Onboarding Process

• Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes)

• If approved, complete a paid assessment focused on writing and rubric creation

• Then, if selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

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More Details About This Role

• Expected commitment: Minimum 20 hours per week

• Project duration: Approximately 3 – 6 months

• Work environment: Structured project setting with defined goals, tools, and review processes

Compensation

• Pay: $38 – $43/hour
• Type: Hourly contract
• Location: Remote