Lead Data Science Lead

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
Must-Have

• 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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