Data Science Specialist - Fully Remote | Up to $150/hr

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Data Science Expert for a remote contract. You will evaluate AI-generated artifacts for data science usability, identify errors, and provide structured feedback to improve model outputs while collaborating with AI research teams to enhance training data quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data science at top firms, native/proficient English, and strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional Data Science experience at top firms (US/UK/Canada/Australia/NZ).
• Native or professional fluency in English.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated artifacts for usability in data science contexts.
• Identify and correct factual, aesthetic, and presentation errors.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI model outputs.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Skills

Data Science

English fluency

Remote collaboration

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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 Science Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $100–$150/hour Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated artifacts for usability in data science contexts.
• Identify and correct factual, aesthetic, and presentation errors.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI model outputs .
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications Must-Have

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in Data Science at a top firm in the United States , United Kingdom , Canada , Australia , or New Zealand .
• Native or professional fluency in English .
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred

• Advanced degree ( Master's or higher) from a reputable institution.