Food Scientist

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GoPro camera and accessories provided

Flexible commitment

Contribution to AI research

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Entry-level Food Scientist to engage in a remote project capturing daily indoor activities through video for AI research. Participants will receive a GoPro camera and compensation for their contributions. Ideal candidates are food science professionals based in the U.S., comfortable with basic tech tasks, and able to ensure confidentiality during recordings.

Qualifications

• Must be an adult (18+) residing in the United States.
• Engaged in food science or related professions.
• Have access to a private indoor space for recording.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily activities using a GoPro camera.
• Review and manage video clips securely.
• Ensure all household members consent to appear in footage.

Skills

Basic computer skills for video uploading

Understanding of food science and technology

Ability to capture video content

Tools

GoPro camera

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position: Food Scientists and Technologists | Common Lives Project

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote

Compensation: $35–$40/hour

Equipment: GoPro and accessories will be provided

The Common Lives Project is a groundbreaking initiative designed to collect real-world video data of everyday routines to help improve AI models in human activity recognition and understanding. As a Food scientist and technologist, you’ll play a key role by wearing a GoPro camera to record your regular or indoor activities. Your contributions will directly support the development of more perceptive, human-centered AI systems.

Responsibilities:

• Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 days within a 2-week period (7 hours/day with breaks) or for 3-4 hours per day over 3-4 weeks.
• Record activities related to your duties or other manual/creative work in a private indoor environment.
• Review, upload, and manage video clips via a secure platform after each recording session.
• Ensure all household members provide consent to appear in the footage.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data privacy guidelines when handling video content.

Who Can Apply:

• Adults (18+) residing in the United States.
• Engaged in food science, technology, or related research and development professions (e.g., food scientists, food technologists, quality control specialists, food safety experts, product development scientists, and flavor chemists).
• Have access to a private, self-contained indoor space for video recording.
• Comfortable with basic computer tasks for video uploading and reviewing clips.
• Self-employed or have employer consent to record in your work environment.

What You’ll Get:

• Flexible commitment with minimal disruption to your routine.
• GoPro camera and accessories provided (yours to keep after successful completion of the project).
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research and human-centered AI systems.
• Paid freelance engagement for your participation and video recording efforts.

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about contributing to the future of AI and have the right background, apply by completing the screening form and joining the list of candidates.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research and Quality Assurance

Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Biotechnology Research