Data Quality Scientist
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Boston, MA

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Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 70344|Posted May 20, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of AI innovation, where your expertise in data quality will drive the development of advanced AI systems in the STEM field. As a Data Quality Scientist, you'll play a vital role in enhancing AI models to ensure precision and reliability in STEM content generation.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and improve the quality of STEM content across various disciplines, including mathematics, biology, physics, and chemistry.
  • Benchmark the performance of AI models against human-generated data to ensure accuracy.
  • Collaborate with AI researchers to identify opportunities for optimization and boost model accuracy.
  • Conduct thorough analyses of human audit data to uncover patterns and areas for enhancement.

Skills

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, STEM, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in data querying languages like SQL and scripting languages such as Python.
  • Experience with machine learning and statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, particularly with data analysis libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy.
  • Proven ability in statistical analysis and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in evaluating AI/ML systems, especially in STEM applications.
  • Background in developing and implementing machine learning models.
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts related to natural language and image processing.
  • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and version control systems like Git.
  • Experience with data visualization tools.
 

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, where all individuals are valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $30 - $61 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.