Part-Time Data Analyst & Spreadsheet Specialist (Mac)

Mercor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking data analysts and spreadsheet specialists for a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work 10-20 hours per week on your Mac, performing real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks to help benchmark and improve AI models.

Ideal candidates own a Mac, have advanced Excel/Numbers/Google Sheets skills, and familiarity with SQL, Python, R, or BI tools. Masters students or those with 2-3 years' experience plus a Bachelor's from a top institution are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Own a MacBook or Mac with Apple M-series or Intel, macOS 15+ required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, financial or operational models)
• Experience with SQL, Python/R, or BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
• Pursuing or completed Masters studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution
• Ability to clearly explain your reasoning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week
• Complete and narrate real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models
• Responsibilities are clearly structured with low pressure compared to internships or full-time consulting roles
• Immediate start preferred

Skills

Mac proficiency

Advanced Excel

Data storytelling

Communication

Education

Masters studies or 2-3 years experience + Bachelor's

Bachelor's from a top institution

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Mercor is seeking data analysts and spreadsheet specialists for a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work 10-20 hours per week on your Mac, performing real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks to help benchmark and improve AI models.

Ideal candidates own a Mac, have advanced Excel/Numbers/Google Sheets skills, and familiarity with SQL, Python, R, or BI tools. Masters students or those with 2-3 years' experience plus a Bachelor's from a top institution are encouraged to apply.