Applied Data Scientist – Analytics Expert

Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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