Data Quality Analyst - Research Focus

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: ABCD - Generalists
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs to improve AI model performance across various domains.
• Annotate data and flag quality issues in research and legal domains.
• Apply consistent judgment across large volumes of tasks to ensure data quality.
• Collaborate asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance model outputs.
• Work independently with structured tasks and clear guidelines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree, or 2–3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's from a reputable institution.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to apply consistent judgment.
• Excellent written communication and research skills.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed rubrics and evaluation guidelines.

Preferred

• Background in law, STEM, humanities, or social sciences.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume.
• Brief (15-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
• Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Compensation is $30–$60/hour

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