Product Research Expert Fully Upto $65 hr

About The JobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Personal Consumer Research ExpertType: ContractCompensation: $50–$65/hourLocation: RemoteRole ResponsibilitiesBuild long-horizon research tasks with deterministic rubrics to evaluate agent performance against verifiable ground truth.Create scenarios in product research with shortlists meeting every spec and budget constraint, including TCO calculations.Develop service provider comparisons for insurance, internet, and utilities, scored against defined rubrics.Conduct major purchase analysis with quote gathering and negotiation angles based on policy references.Work independently on challenging scenarios requiring long focus sessions.QualificationsMust-Have3+ years in product research, personal procurement, journalism/review writing, or adjacent roles.Expertise in product spec analysis, service provider comparison, quote gathering, and TCO modeling.Proficient in reading and producing research artifacts like comparison tables, shortlists, and negotiation briefs.Clear written communication skills with the ability to articulate reasoning step by step.Compensation & LegalHourly contractorApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.Please mention the word **SWIFTNESS** and tag ROjox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#ROjox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.