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Crossing Hurdles

Applied Data Scientists | $100/hr Remote | Mercor

Remote

United states

$ 100 /hour

Freelance

11-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Tableau SQL Data Visualization Research A/B Testing power bi Organization Numpy Pandas Analytics Data Science

Job Specifications

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):

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About the Company

At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture. Over the past few quarters, we've successfully p... Know more