Data Collection Operations Specialist – AI Training Data (Contract) ✨

Help build the datasets that power tomorrow's AI breakthroughs We're scaling multiple high-volume data collection pipelines across speech, audio, text, and visual content to train cutting-edge AI models. We need a detail-oriented operations specialist who thrives in fast-paced environments and can juggle multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality standards. What You'll Own Pipeline Management & Participant Experience Design and execute end-to-end participant journeys from recruitment through final payout Build scalable processes to consistently hit weekly throughput targets across 3-5 active projects Create seamless onboarding experiences that maximize participant completion rates Process Optimization & Automation Identify repetitive tasks and implement systems to streamline operations Build tracking and monitoring systems that give stakeholders real-time project visibility Design workflows that minimize manual touchpoints while maintaining quality control Quality Assurance & Compliance Develop sampling strategies and quality control checkpoints to maintain 95%+ acceptance rates Ensure bulletproof compliance with consent protocols and data handling requirements Implement rapid feedback loops to minimize re-work and optimize participant experience Operations Excellence Provide lightning-fast technical support (sub-12 hour response time) across multiple channels Generate actionable weekly reports with clear recommendations for process improvements Identify bottlenecks before they impact delivery and proactively implement solutions What Success Looks Like Throughput: Consistently meet or exceed weekly volume targets across all active projects Quality: Maintain rejection rates below 5% through proactive quality management Efficiency: Reduce manual touchpoints by 30% through intelligent process design Participant Satisfaction: Achieve high completion rates and positive feedback scores What We Offer Competitive contract rates commensurate with experience Flexible remote work arrangement with significant autonomy Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology and see your impact in real-world applications Fast-paced environment with significant growth potential as we scale operations Direct collaboration with AI researchers and product teams Chance to shape and improve our operational infrastructure as we grow Requirements Essential Experience 1-3 years in data operations, crowdsourcing platforms, content moderation, or research operations Proven track record meeting aggressive KPIs while maintaining quality standards Experience managing 100+ participants or contributors simultaneously Operational Mindset Natural systems thinker who sees opportunities to improve workflows Experience building processes from scratch in fast-moving environments Comfortable identifying the right tools and platforms for different operational challenges Communication Excellence Outstanding written English with ability to explain complex processes simply Experience providing technical support via email, chat, or ticketing systems Multilingual abilities are a major plus given our global participant base Work Style Self-directed and comfortable working with minimal supervision Thrives in ambiguous environments where you build processes from ground up Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on commitments Reliable home office setup with professional communication capabilities Highlights Build the datasets powering next-gen AI! Lead operations for speech/audio data collection pipelines. Remote contract with direct impact on AI models millions will use. Originally posted on Himalayas Employment type: Contractor Seniority: Mid-level Categories: Data-Operations, Operations, Research-Operations, Data-Collection, Project-Management, AI-Data-Collection-Specialist, AI-Training-Data-Specialist, AI-Training-Data-Collector, Training-Data-Specialist, AI-Data-Specialist, AI-Training-Data-Collection, Data-Operations-Specialist, Operations-Specialist Job functions: Operations Timezone restrictions: -11, -10, -9.5, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3.5, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 5.75, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 8.75, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12, 12.75, 13, 14