Research Associate - AI

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $24 - $27/hr DOE and location
• Job Type: Research Associate
• Time Zone Preference: PST

Description: The Research Associate is a non-traditional role focused on improving an AI engine through data collection and quality enhancement. This role requires strong writing skills, research abilities, and the ability to quickly paraphrase findings. You will evaluate Large Language Model (LLM) prompts and work on various client projects to train generative AI models.

Requirements

• Preferred prior work experience or college studies in AI.
• Process-oriented, focused on problem-solving, an effective communicator.
• Efficient and highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
• An ability to learn, document, and work with the team on new technologies and processes.
• Ability to gain new skills and knowledge through hands-on experience.
• Experience in assisting in system troubleshooting & finding resolutions.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Strong Communication Skills (Oral and Written).
• Demonstrated ability to focus on efficiency and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Work on various client projects to train generative AI models, by creating prompts and responses based on instructions and established best practices for quality prompts.
• Given examples, generate similar prompts and responses.
• Execute different Use Cases collecting Data in support of AI engine.
• Fine-tune AI training prompts for more consistent results.
• Work with a small team of Data Specialists in annotation and labeling projects.
• Engage and assist in regular team training.
• Help identify areas for process improvements.
• Assist in documenting processes.
• Provide Quantitative and Qualitative feedback.
• Provide feedback on tools being used and on potential alternatives.
• Use a variety of communication channels such as Slack, Teams, and SharePoint, to learn about new projects, collaborate with your team, and ask questions.
• Learn new software programs on the job.
• Provide supporting documentation when the AI fails.

Company Information

• Compensation Package: Provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits, and a casual, fun, productive, and supportive working environment.
• Company Culture: We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training, and tackling new challenges.

Keywords: AI, Data Collection, Quality, Prompts, LLM, Research, Training, Annotation, Labeling.