Data Science Specialist

Mercor; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research organization is seeking a Data Scientist to design experiments, preprocess large datasets, and collaborate with teams to deploy solutions. The role requires 3+ years of experience in data science, proficiency in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, and strong communication skills. This is a remote position with independent contractor classification, promising competitive rates from $60 to $100 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science or applied analytics.
• Strong background in data analysis, machine learning workflows, and model evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and gather data to build robust machine learning models.
• Preprocess and evaluate large datasets using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy production-ready solutions.
• Review and validate prompt-based questions for training AI systems.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Skills

Python

Jupyter Notebooks

numpy

pandas

scipy

scikit-learn

torch

tensorflow

Data analysis

Machine learning workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field

Job description

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This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr – $100.00/hr

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

Data Scientist

Type

Independent Contractor

Compensation

$60–$100/hour

Location

Remote

Duration

Minimum 1 month

Commitment

20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design experiments and gather data to build robust machine learning models.
• Preprocess and evaluate large datasets using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy production-ready solutions.
• Review and validate prompt-based questions for training AI systems.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science or applied analytics.
• Highly skilled in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Experience with numpy, pandas, scipy, sympy, scikit-learn, torch, tensorflow.
• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field.
• Strong background in data analysis, machine learning workflows, and model evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Start Date

Early September; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

• Submit resume or project portfolio.
• Complete a brief form outlining technical background and agent usage experience.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor classification.
• Hourly payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (takes 20–30 minutes 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/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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