STEM Specialist – Quantitative Analysis

Job overview

The STEM Specialist – Quantitative Analysis role is remote; the posting identifies the position as fully remote without specifying a geographic restriction. Compensation is $75 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs. The specialist evaluates complex STEM problems and applies structured quantitative reasoning and data analysis to support analytical and modeling tasks. The role contributes clear, high-quality solutions to interdisciplinary work, independently and asynchronously.

What you'll do

• Evaluate complex problems in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology for analytical and modeling tasks
• apply structured reasoning to quantitative methods and data analysis
• collaborate on open-ended interdisciplinary problems and communicate solutions clearly
• work independently and asynchronously to deliver outputs and meet deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

stem specialist

quantitative analysis

remote

mercor

$75/hr

physics

chemistry

mathematics

biology

data analysis

analytical reasoning

ai research labs

asynchronous work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a STEM field, or current pursuit of one, and at least one year of relevant academic, research, internship, or industry experience. The posting describes this as a contract opportunity.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.