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Expert Opportunity - Lead Data Scientist ($100/hr, up to $2,000/week)

Confidential ClientConsulting
Entry LevelPart-timeFull Remote$208,000
San Francisco, California
15 Hours Ago

This role involves working as a lead data scientist to review and assess data science documentation for training a language model, requiring 4+ years of hands-on experience in data science or machine learning. The position offers flexible, part-time hours with fully remote work, focusing on evaluating the authenticity and quality of data science content and structure.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Technology, Information and Internet.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Role Overview

This contract Expert Opportunity is for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to review and assess data science documentation that will be used to train and evaluate language models. The engagement is remote and flexible, up to 20 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $100/hr. Start date: ASAP.

Compensation and time commitment

  • Compensation: $100 / hour (Contractor)
  • Commitment: Flexible, up to 20 hours/week
  • Location: Remote (telecommute)
  • Start: ASAP

What You’ll Do

As a contractor reviewer you will:

  • Review and evaluate data science and ML documentation for clarity, accuracy, and real-world relevance.
  • Judge whether a document’s content and structure reflect material encountered in day-to-day data science practice.
  • Annotate or label documents according to provided guidelines and rubrics.
  • Provide clear, concise written feedback when required.
  • Follow project instructions and confidentiality requirements, meeting agreed turnaround times.
  • Participate in a short onboarding session and occasional calibration tasks to ensure consistent scoring.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional experience as a data scientist or ML engineer.
  • Current, hands-on familiarity with the types of documents produced and reviewed by data science teams (reports, notebooks, experiment notes, model documentation).
  • Strong Python and SQL fluency.
  • Experience with modeling and experimentation workflows.
  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable following detailed annotation guidelines and giving concise feedback.
  • No prior AI labeling experience required.

Logistics & Terms

  • Employment type: Contractor.
  • Pay: $100/hour (paid per hour worked).
  • Hours: Flexible schedule up to 20 hours per week.
  • Work arrangement: Fully remote / telecommute.
  • Confidentiality: You will be required to follow confidentiality and data handling rules for the project.
  • Reasonable accommodations: If you need an accommodation to apply or participate, please request it during the application process.

Why Join

  • Work on a foundational AI project helping improve models used by data scientists.
  • Flexible, part-time contractor work that fits alongside your current commitments.
  • Paid hourly work with clear scope and guidelines.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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