Research Associate - AI (Eastern Standard Time)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $24 - $27/hr DOE and location
• Job Description: The Research Associate is a non-traditional role focusing on the improvement of an AI engine through data collection and quality. This role requires the ability to write clearly and concisely, tailor writing style to assignments, possess solid research skills, quickly paraphrase findings, and evaluate Large Language Model (LLM) prompts. Ideal candidates will focus on efficiency, problem-solving, and possess excellent writing and reading comprehension skills. No coding or software development is involved.

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 provided 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 the team, and ask questions.
• Learn new software programs on the job.
• Provide supporting documentation when the AI fails.

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.
• 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 work independently.
• Strong time management skills.

Company Information

• Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits, and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment.
• 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.
• This is what makes us Keywordians.