Scientific & Analytical Software Expert - AI Data Collection
North Star Staffing
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Job Description
Role
One of North Star Staffing's clients is hiring experienced scientific and analytical software professionals to support a high-priority AI data collection initiative. This project focuses on improving how AI systems understand complex software interfaces and real-world multi-step workflows.
About the Role
You will contribute expert-level screen recordings and structured annotations that reflect authentic professional software usage. The goal is to produce high-fidelity datasets that capture real workflows across advanced analytical tools. This role requires precision, clarity, and adherence to structured task guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Screen Recording & Workflow Capture
- Record screen sessions demonstrating domain-specific tasks with clear verbal narration
- Follow staging instructions to configure specific UI states
- Use a custom capture tool to ensure accurate and consistent workflow documentation
Annotation & Interface Mapping
- Annotate professional software screenshots
- Draw precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements
- Ensure alignment with task specifications and quality standards
Quality & Data Integrity
- Adhere strictly to guidelines for consistency and usability
- Deliver high-quality outputs suitable for large-scale AI research
- Complete tasks efficiently while maintaining expert-level accuracy
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong professional experience using analytical tools such as: MATLAB, Origin, Stata, EViews
- High attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions
- Comfortable working independently under deadlines
- Access to a physical Mac (ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required)
- Experience with annotation, QA, or workflow documentation (preferred)
More About the Opportunity
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling
- Independent contractor engagement
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
- Projects may be extended or concluded based on performance and needs
- No H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship available
Key skills/competency
- AI Data Collection
- Scientific Software
- Analytical Tools
- Screen Recording
- Workflow Capture
- Data Annotation
- UI Mapping
- Data Integrity
- Quality Assurance
- Attention to Detail
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's focus: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their approach to talent acquisition.
- Tailor your resume for AI data collection: Highlight specific experience with analytical software, data annotation, screen recording, and adherence to strict guidelines relevant to the Scientific & Analytical Software Expert role.
- Showcase analytical tool proficiency: Provide concrete examples and case studies demonstrating your expert-level usage of MATLAB, Origin, Stata, or EViews in professional, multi-step workflows.
- Prepare for remote work discussions: Be ready to articulate your strategies for effective independent work, time management, and maintaining high data quality in a fully remote contractor engagement.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Be prepared to discuss methodologies you employ to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with complex task specifications in data capture and annotation.
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