Applied Data Scientists | $100/hr Remote | Mercor

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Organization: Mercor Position: Applied Data Scientist Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles Type: Hourly contract Compensation: $75–$100 per hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous Duration: Flexible Role Responsibilities: • Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows. • Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing. • Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support. • Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users. • Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders. Ideal Qualifications: • Strong 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. Application Process (Takes 20 min): • Submit your resume • AI interview based on your resume (15 min) • Submit form