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STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)
  • 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry)
  • Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs

Responsibilities

  • Support a range of analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks
  • Analyze problems and apply structured reasoning
  • Work on open-ended or interdisciplinary problems
  • Communicate solutions clearly and concisely

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Fixed term
  • Junior (1-2 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Mathematics
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication

About the company

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IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $75 per hour

We are seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to support a range of analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks. This role is open to students, graduates, and professionals who are comfortable working with quantitative reasoning and scientific concepts.

Requirements

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Strong foundation in one or more domains: physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology
  • Ability to analyze problems and apply structured reasoning
  • Familiarity with quantitative methods, modeling, or data analysis (as applicable)
  • Comfort working on open-ended or interdisciplinary problems
  • Clear and concise communication of solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)
  • 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry)
  • Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

  • You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
  • This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
  • Your work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
  • Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
  • Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

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