
Health & Beauty Expert at Obsidian. Location Information: USA. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage . Health & Beauty experts . as independent contractors. You’ll identify high-quality skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance products and explain—clearly and objectively—why they’re good buys for a wide range of shoppers, from luxury to everyday value. Your expertise will help build reliable, inclusive consumer guidance within AI systems. This is a short-term, project-based opportunity with full flexibility to set your own hours.. Key Responsibilities. Evaluate beauty products using ingredient lists, formulation quality, shade/undertone fit, and hair type/texture suitability. . Write concise, objective recommendations with links, specs, pros/cons, and clear “who this is for.” . Compare options across price tiers and retailers; highlight value picks and premium standouts. . Assess inclusivity across tones, textures, and sensitivities; avoid medical/therapeutic claims and note safety considerations. . Produce structured comparisons and brief buyer’s guides that reflect real-world use cases. . Review and refine AI-suggested product picks; correct, annotate, and add missing context where needed. . Qualifications. Hands-on background: retail experience (e.g., Sephora/Ulta), salon/MUA/esthetician work, beauty editorial, or a serious enthusiast track record. . Proven ability to evaluate products objectively and write clear, concise recommendations. . Comfortable cross-shopping across retailers and price tiers; fluent with linking, specs, and balanced pros/cons. . Inclusive mindset with sound judgment around claims and safety (no medical/therapeutic claims). . Nice to have: state license (esthetician/cosmetologist), fragrance taxonomy knowledge, textured-hair expertise. . Requirements. Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule. . Flexible weekly commitment; project flow may vary. . Short-term and project-based, with potential for ongoing work. . You control your methods and schedule; Mercor support team available for inquiries. . Compensation & Contract Terms. $40–$70/hour (USD), depending on demonstrated expertise and depth of work. . Payments for services rendered issued weekly via Stripe Connect. . Independent contractor classification; set your own hours. . Scope and rates may vary by project. . Application Process. Submit your resume to get started. . Complete a short 20-minute AI interview. . Optional: one-question form to highlight your expertise (especially useful for serious enthusiasts without direct professional experience). . Mercor will follow up with next steps based on project availability.