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Dishwasher - O*NET Occupation Study

Mercor

Paid Research Participant Contractor · Part-time Short-term
United States $16 – $16/hr July 22, 2026

Job description

Role Overview

Mercor is seeking experienced Dishwashers to participate in a paid occupational study that helps build a more accurate version of O*NET, the U.S. government's occupational database. In this remote hourly contract opportunity, you will share insights about your day-to-day work through a one-time online survey or interview, helping improve how the dishwasher profession is represented.

This opportunity is intended for experienced U.S.-based dishwashers with recent, hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Complete Occupational Survey

  • Participate in a one-time online survey or interview lasting up to 30 minutes.
  • Answer questions about your day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Share insights based on your real-world experience.

Describe Your Work

  • Cleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and supporting workflow.
  • Using commercial dishwashing equipment.

Contribute to Occupational Research

  • Help improve the accuracy of occupational descriptions used in the O*NET framework.
  • Support the development of AI systems trained on realistic occupational data.
  • Optionally participate in follow-up surveys, interviews, or research tasks for additional compensation.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of experience in the role.
  • Currently working in the role or within the past 12 months.
  • Based in the United States.

Not Eligible

Applicants whose primary role is: Cook, Food Prep Worker, Server, Host/front-of-house, Kitchen Manager, or Restaurant Manager.

Compensation

  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
  • Additional compensation may be available for optional follow-up studies.

Work Arrangement

  • Fully remote
  • Independent contractor
  • One-time study (approximately 30 minutes)
  • Optional paid follow-up opportunities
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