Lead Data Scientist | Upto $100/hr

Position Data Science Experts Type Contract Compensation $70–$100/hour Location Remote Commitment 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology, statistical inference, and modeling best practices. Design challenging data science tasks and write accurate, well-structured analytical solutions. Evaluate data science tasks and solutions produced by AI systems and other experts; provide clear written technical feedback to improve correctness and rigor. Develop guidelines and evaluation frameworks to assess the quality of statistical reasoning, ML pipeline design, and data analysis approaches. Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data. Qualifications Must‑Have 3+ years of professional or research experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or applied machine learning. Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during weekdays for the duration of the engagement. Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain analytical decisions and modeling choices clearly. Preferred Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection. Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks. Compensation & Legal W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mercor