Data Science Analyst - Work from Home
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.
- 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.
- Independent contractor
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Submit your resume
- Domain expertise interview
- Short form
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