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Nutrition & Dietary Habits Annotator

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$30 - $32/hr

Nutrition Science * Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) * Food Composition Databases * Dietary ... Freelance / Independent Contractor * Location: 100% Remote * Duration: 8 Weeks * Schedule: Flexible ...

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Remote Insurance Agent

Oakland, CA · Remote

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Background in remote or independent contracting roles * Leadership or team-building experience ... Compensation and Benefits First year: $60,000-$110,000+ Long-term potential: $90,000-$250,000+ 1099 ...

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Remote Insurance Agent

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$60K - $110K/yr

Background in remote or independent contracting roles * Leadership or team-building experience ... Compensation and Benefits First year: $60,000-$110,000+ Long-term potential: $90,000-$250,000+ 1099 ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor remote food science in San Rafael, CA is $25.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.22 and $31.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Remote Food Science vs Food Scientist?

AspectIndependent Contractor Remote Food ScienceFood Scientist
CredentialsRelevant degrees, certifications often required; flexible depending on projectBachelor's or higher in Food Science or related field; certifications optional but beneficial
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, self-directedLaboratory, research facilities, or corporate offices; sometimes fieldwork
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance or consulting basis, contracted by food companies or labsFull-time employee or researcher within food companies, academia, or government

In summary, Independent Contractor Remote Food Science professionals work remotely on a freelance basis, focusing on specific projects, while Food Scientists are typically employed full-time in labs or corporate settings, conducting research and development in food science.

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Nutrition & Dietary Habits Annotator

e-Solutions Inc

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$30 - $32/hr

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Job Summary

We are hiring experienced Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN), Nutritionists, and Nutrition Professionals to support the development of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. In this remote freelance opportunity, you will evaluate, annotate, and validate nutrition-related data to improve the quality, accuracy, and safety of AI-generated responses related to healthy eating, dietary habits, nutrition tracking, and wellness.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are passionate about nutrition and interested in working on innovative AI projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review, annotate, and validate nutrition and dietary data from text, images, and meal logs.
  • Analyze food items, portion sizes, meal composition, and nutrient content.
  • Classify dietary patterns, meal timing, macronutrient distribution, and dietary preferences or restrictions.
  • Verify nutritional information using trusted food composition databases and nutrition references.
  • Identify inaccurate, inconsistent, or culturally ambiguous food entries.
  • Evaluate AI-generated nutrition content for scientific accuracy, safety, and relevance.
  • Follow annotation guidelines while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with project teams to improve AI model performance through high-quality data labeling.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Public Health Nutrition, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Nutrition Science
    • Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
    • Food Composition Databases
    • Dietary Assessment Methods
    • Macronutrients and Micronutrients
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working with spreadsheets, structured datasets, and annotation tools.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Reliable internet connection.
  • MacBook preferred.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
  • Master's degree in nutrition science, Clinical Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of clinical, community, or outpatient nutrition counseling experience.
  • Experience with nutrition research, food analysis, or dietary assessment.
  • Previous AI/ML data annotation, data labeling, or quality assurance experience.
  • Experience working with multicultural or multilingual food datasets.


Job Details

  • Position: Nutrition & Dietary Habits Expert
  • Job Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
  • Location: 100% Remote
  • Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Schedule: Flexible Hours
  • Compensation: Competitive (Based on Experience)


Hiring Process

  • Resume Shortlisting
  • One Virtual Interview


Why Join Us?

  • Work on cutting-edge AI and Large Language Model (LLM) projects.
  • Flexible, fully remote work environment.
  • Collaborate with global AI and healthcare teams.
  • Gain experience shaping the future of AI-powered nutrition and wellness solutions.
    If you're passionate about nutrition and excited to contribute to the next generation of AI-powered healthcare and wellness solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!