Data Analyst - Spreadsheet Specialist - AI Trainer

Mercor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models. You will work remotely about 10–20 hours per week, using Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets to perform data analysis, pivots, lookups, and modeling on your Mac. Immediate start preferred for a flexible, contract engagement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a quantitative field.
• Own a MacBook with Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets.
• Excellent 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.
• Utilize advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets for pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, and financial or operational models.
• Work independently to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Provide clear explanations of your reasoning while working to enhance model outputs.
• Maintain a structured approach to responsibilities without the high pressure of internships or full-time consulting roles.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate program in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Numbers

Google Sheets

SQL

Python/R

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

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 Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists (Must own MacBook)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50–$60/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Utilize advanced proficiency in Excel , Numbers , and/or Google Sheets for pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, and financial or operational models.
• Work independently to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Provide clear explanations of your reasoning while working to enhance model outputs.
• Maintain a structured approach to responsibilities without the high pressure of internships or full-time consulting roles.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2–3 years of experience or current enrollment in a postgraduate program in a quantitative field.
• Ownership of a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor , running macOS 15 or higher.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel , Numbers , and/or Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SQL , Python/R , or BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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