Data Science Specialist

Mercor
New York, NY
Category Data Analyst
Job Description
Role Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. As a Data Science Specialist, you will design precise grading criteria, score AI-generated and human work samples, and apply consistent judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible.

What You Will Do

Design precise grading criteria, score AI-generated and human work samples, apply consistent judgment, and work independently to meet deadlines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be a fit for this role if you have 5+ years of professional data science experience, a background in business operations, product, or growth data science, and strong written communication skills.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional data science experience in industry
  • Background in business operations, product, or growth data science at top-tier technology companies
  • Deep fluency in experiment design and A/B testing, metric definition, SQL/Python analysis, and communicating findings to executive stakeholders
  • Exceptionally strong written communication
  • Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate of $120-$170
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