ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Research Coder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Savista

Inpatient Medical Coder

$28 - $33/hr

Research complex coding questions and apply federal regulations, payer requirements, and coding standards appropriately. * Partner with providers, CDI specialists, and internal teams to support ...

CommonSpirit Health

Inpatient Coder II

Centennial, CO · Remote

$22.25 - $27/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

CommonSpirit Health

Inpatient Coder II

Centennial, CO · Remote

$22.25 - $27/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

Mountain Region Support

Inpatient Coder II

Centennial, CO · On-site +1

$27.86 - $47.28/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

Albanymed

Senior Hospital Coder

Albany, NY · Remote

$64K - $97K/yr

Senior Hospital Coder may be asked to assist with denials work, including researching and writing appeal letters. These individuals are highly skilled and considered experts in medical coding. This ...

Mountain Region Support

Inpatient Coder II

Centennial, CO · Remote

$27.86 - $47.28/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

Regal Medical Group, Inc.

$33 - $36/hr

Research coding questions as needed. * Code review a wide variety of document types, i.e., Primary and specialty care medical records, mental health, substance abuse, in-patient, out-patient, non ...

Mountain Region Support

Inpatient Coder II

Centennial, CO · Remote

$27.86 - $47.28/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

CommonSpirit Health

$22.25 - $26.75/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

Medix

Hospitalist Coder

Dallas, TX · On-site

$24.10 - $36.17/hr

Research coding inquiries from medical staff and provide clear, professional written or oral communication to educate providers on correct coding and documentation guidelines. * Performance Standards:

CommonSpirit Health

Inpatient Coder II

Centennial, CO · Remote

$22.25 - $27/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

Regal Medical Group

SR. HCC Coder

West Hills, CA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Research coding questions as needed. * Code review a wide variety of document types, i.e., Primary and specialty care medical records, mental health, substance abuse, in-patient, out-patient, non ...

CommonSpirit Health

$22.25 - $26.75/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

CommonSpirit Health

Inpatient Coder II

Centennial, CO · Remote

$22.25 - $27/hr

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsResearch Coder Jobs

Research Coder information

See salary details

$15

$27

$43

How much do research coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for research coder in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are research coders?

Research coders are professionals who systematically categorize and interpret qualitative or quantitative data for research projects. They review data such as interviews, surveys, or observational notes and assign codes or labels to specific pieces of information according to a coding framework. This process helps researchers identify patterns, themes, and insights within large datasets. Research coders play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data analysis in academic, market, or social research settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Research Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Research Coder, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in research methods or data analysis, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with coding software (such as NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or Dedoose) and data management systems is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and clear communication help ensure accurate and consistent data interpretation. These abilities are crucial for producing reliable research findings and supporting robust, evidence-based conclusions.

What is the difference between Research Coder vs Data Abstractor?

AspectResearch CoderData Abstractor
CredentialsTypically requires coding certifications, health information management degreesOften requires health information or medical records training, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentHospitals, research institutions, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, clinics, medical record departments
Industry UsageHealthcare research, clinical studies, medical data analysisMedical record review, patient data collection, chart abstraction
Common Search/ComparisonResearch Coder vs Data Abstractor

Research Coders focus on translating medical records into standardized codes for research and billing, often requiring coding certifications. Data Abstractors review and extract relevant patient information from medical records for data collection and analysis. While both roles work within healthcare settings, Research Coders primarily handle coding tasks, whereas Data Abstractors focus on data extraction from records.

What are some typical challenges a Research Coder might face when working with complex datasets?

Research Coders often encounter challenges such as inconsistent data formats, ambiguous responses, or incomplete information within datasets. Managing these issues requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication with research teams to clarify coding guidelines. Additionally, balancing accuracy with efficiency is key, as projects may have strict deadlines. Collaborating closely with researchers and other coders helps ensure consistent application of coding schemes and high-quality data outputs.
More about Research Coder jobs
What states have the most Research Coder jobs? States with the most job openings for Research Coder jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Research Coder jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Research Coder jobs are:
Research Coder jobs near you
Infographic showing various Research Coder job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,182 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Research Engineer, Platform

Basis Research

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

About Basis
Basis is a nonprofit applied AI research organization with two mutually reinforcing goals.
The first is to understand and build intelligence. This means to establish the mathematical principles of what it means to reason, to learn, to make decisions, to understand, and to explain; and to construct software that implements these principles.
The second is to advance society's ability to solve intractable problems. This means expanding the scale, complexity, and breadth of problems that we can solve today, and even more importantly, accelerating our ability to solve problems in the future.
To achieve these goals, we're building both a new technological foundation that draws inspiration from how humans reason, and a new kind of collaborative organization that puts human values first.
About the Role
Research Engineers on the Platform team at Basis advance research methods and package them into reusable modules that others can build on. You will develop Basis core technology modules (fundamental algorithmic components like ChiRho, Effectful, Weighted), contribute research-driven capabilities to commercial platform offerings, and ensure research advances have clear paths to impact-whether commercial or societal.
We are looking for people who bridge research excellence and engineering rigor. The ideal Research Engineer has both published research and shipped production code, understands how to translate experimental techniques into robust implementations, and thinks carefully about software architecture that enables others to build on your work. You will identify high-value research problems aligned with Basis mission and develop them from ideation through concrete implementation.
This role is distinguished from Operations Research Engineers (who focus on internal tooling) by emphasis on advancing research methods for platform and commercial applications. You will work on Core Tech Module Teams and contribute to research that defines Basis's technological foundation.
We seek individuals who excel technically and value probing concepts at their foundations. Our research engineers aspire to do rigorous, high-quality, robust science and engineering, but are not afraid to tinker, make mistakes, and explore radically different ideas to get there.
Basis is a collaborative effort, both internally and with our external partners; we are looking for people who enjoy working with others on problems larger than ones they can tackle alone.
We expect you to:
  • Have demonstrated ability to conduct research that is of high quality. Possible ways to demonstrate this include:
    • Publications at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, POPL, PLDI, OOPSLA)
    • Technical reports or preprints showing novel research contributions
    • Open-source research projects with significant adoption or citations
  • Have demonstrated ability to drive software projects from start to finish. This could be evidenced by:
    • Research code released as production-quality libraries or frameworks
    • Contributions to major open-source projects (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or equivalents)
    • Systems built that span research prototypes through deployable implementations
  • Possess deep knowledge of relevant technical areas including probabilistic programming, causal inference, program synthesis, neural architectures, or related fields central to Basis research directions.
  • Be proficient in research engineering tools including Python, PyTorch/JAX, version control, testing frameworks, documentation systems, and software engineering practices that make research code maintainable and extensible.
  • Understand paths from research to impact. You think about how research advances can translate to commercial applications, platform capabilities, or open-source contributions that benefit broader communities.
  • Value software quality and reusability. You design modules that others can build on, write comprehensive documentation and tests, and architect systems that remain coherent as they evolve.
  • Progress with autonomy and intellectual curiosity. You can identify valuable research directions, design experiments, implement solutions, and evaluate results without extensive direction.
  • Be excited about solving real-world problems and having positive societal impact through research that advances our understanding of intelligence and our ability to tackle intractable challenges.

In addition, the following would be an advantage:
  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related field with publications at top-tier venues.
  • Experience at research organizations that successfully productionized innovations (Bell Labs, PARC, Microsoft Research, Google Research, Meta FAIR, DeepMind).
  • Contributions to widely-used research libraries or frameworks.
  • Background spanning multiple areas (ML + PL, causal inference + probabilistic programming, theory + systems).
  • Experience with Bayesian methods, probabilistic programming languages, or causal modeling.
  • Track record of research that influenced commercial products or open-source ecosystems.

Responsibilities:
  • Advance research methods in areas aligned with Basis mission including probabilistic programming, causal inference, reasoning under uncertainty, program synthesis, and foundations of machine learning.
  • Build Basis core technology modules producing fundamental algorithmic components that provide reusable capabilities across multiple projects and applications.
  • Package research into production-ready code by translating experimental techniques into robust implementations with comprehensive documentation, tests, and examples that enable others to build on your work.
  • Contribute to Platform development by developing research-driven capabilities that enhance commercial offerings, integrating novel techniques into platform APIs and features.
  • Identify high-value research problems by staying connected to research frontiers, understanding commercial and societal needs, and recognizing opportunities where Basis capabilities can make significant impact.
  • Develop new project concepts from ideation through concrete vision, scoping research questions, defining technical approaches, and creating compelling cases for new initiatives.
  • Collaborate across research and engineering teams to ensure research advances integrate smoothly with platform infrastructure and that engineering constraints inform research directions.
  • Ensure research has path to impact whether through commercial deployment, open-source release, academic publication, or transfer to other projects within Basis portfolio.
  • (Optionally) Publish and present findings in journals and conferences to contribute to broader research community and establish Basis thought leadership.
  • Contribute to the culture and direction of Basis by modeling excellence at the intersection of research and engineering, rigorous thinking about foundations, and commitment to building tools that advance societal capability.
Role Details
Exceptional candidates who may not meet all of the following criteria are still encouraged to apply.
  • FT/PT: This is a full-time position
  • In-person Policy: We are in the office four days a week. Be prepared to attend multi-day Basis-wide in-person events.
  • Location: New York City
  • Salary range: Competitive salary.

Non-Discrimination Notice
Basis Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics and prohibits discrimination based on all protected characteristics.
Privacy Notice
By submitting your application, you grant Basis permission to use your materials for both hiring evaluation and recruitment-related research and development purposes. Your information may be processed in different countries, including the US. You retain copyright while providing Basis a license to use these materials for the stated purposes.
Read our full Global Data Privacy Notice here.

Apply