Data Analyst | $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: Expert Data Scientist Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $100/hour Location: Remote Duration: Approximately 2 months Commitment: 10-40 hours per week, flexible and asynchronous Responsibilities: (Training support will be provided) • Analyze large structured datasets provided by partner organizations to support AI model development • Design reasoning-based analytics questions requiring multi-step problem-solving and data interpretation • Write and validate Snowflake SQL queries, using tools such as DuckDB, pandas, or Python notebooks, to address analytical questions • Produce clear, human-readable explanations articulating analytical reasoning and insights • Format deliverables into structured JSON outputs that include question, query, and answer components • Ensure output consistency and quality through collaboration with peers and feedback from reviewers Requirements: • Strong experience in data analytics, data science, or a related quantitative field • Proficiency in SQL and Python, with preferred experience in DuckDB or pandas • Strong skills in data exploration, statistical reasoning, and business intelligence • Experience using analytical tools like iPython, Jupyter Notebooks, and GitHub • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex reasoning • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred Application process: (Takes 20 min) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume (15 min) • Submit form