Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists (Must own MacBook)
Mercor is looking for data analysts and spreadsheet specialists with 2-3 years… Pay as listed: $50–$60/hr. Remote (United States, Canada, United Kingdom).
- Pay (as listed on Mercor)
- $50–$60/hr · Hourly
- Commitment
- 10–20 hrs/week
- Location
- Remote · United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe
- Languages
- English
- Category
- Coding
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
Job description
Role Overview:
Mercor is looking for data analysts and spreadsheet specialists with 2-3 years of experience, or currently enrolled postgrad students in a quantitative field, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real data analysis workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
Qualifications:
Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, financial or operational models)
Experience with SQL, Python/R, or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution
Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Details:
Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week
Responsibilities include completing and narrating real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models
Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles
Immediate start preferred
Application and Onboarding Process:
Submit your resume, followed by a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills
Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role
You will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps
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