AI Data Analyst (Mac) — Part-Time, 10–20h/wk, Spreadsheets

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking data analysts and spreadsheet specialists in San Francisco or remote locations to support a research project with a leading AI lab. The role offers a part-time commitment of about 10-20 hours per week and requires you to work on real data analysis workflows using your Mac.

You should own a MacBook with Apple Silicon or Intel, have advanced spreadsheet skills (Excel/Numbers/Google Sheets), and be comfortable narrating your steps as you create training data for AI models.

Qualifications

• Masters studies or 2-3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets for data cleaning and modeling.
• Experience with SQL, Python/R or BI tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Operate with clear reasoning and documentation to support benchmarking AI models.
• Work approximately 10-20 hours per week with flexible, low-pressure assignments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Masters studies in quantitative field

2-3 years relevant experience + Bachelor's

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Mercor is seeking data analysts and spreadsheet specialists in San Francisco or remote locations to support a research project with a leading AI lab. The role offers a part-time commitment of about 10-20 hours per week and requires you to work on real data analysis workflows using your Mac.

You should own a MacBook with Apple Silicon or Intel, have advanced spreadsheet skills (Excel/Numbers/Google Sheets), and be comfortable narrating your steps as you create training data for AI models.