Sr. Data Science Consultant $100/hr

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$75.00/hr - $100.00/hr

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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: Applied Data Scientist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $75–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: ~6 weeks

Commitment: 30+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows.
• Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing using Python and SQL.
• Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards with tools like Tableau and Power BI.
• Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied data science or analytics experience in business settings.
• Proficiency in Python or R (pandas, NumPy, Jupyter) and strong SQL skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing.
• Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume
• Domain expertise interview
• Short form

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