Home Data Collector

Job Title: Home Data Collector

Location: Remote - must be able to attend orientation in Ridgefield, New Jersey on start date.

Employment Type: Temporary (2 weeks) 40 hours per week (some flexibility allotted)

Who we are: 

Innodata (NASDAQ: INOD) is a leading data engineering company. With more than 2,000 customers and operations in 13 cities around the world, we are an AI technology solutions provider of choice for 4 out of 5 of the world’s biggest technology companies, as well as leading companies across financial services, insurance, technology, law, and medicine. 

By combining advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) technologies, a global workforce of subject matter experts, and a high-security infrastructure, we’re helping usher in the promise of AI. Innodata offers a powerful combination of both digital data solutions and easy-to-use, high-quality platforms. 

Our global workforce includes over 7,000 employees in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Israel and Germany. We’re poised for a period of explosive growth over the next few years. 

About the Role:

We are recruiting short-term, full-time participants for a paid in-home research project involving a wearable recording device and structured household activities.

This opportunity is best suited for individuals who are reliable, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to follow detailed instructions over a multi-day period. Participants will begin with a required in-person onboarding session in Ridgefield Park, NJ, and then complete the project from their own home.

This is a high-commitment, short-term opportunity that requires consistency, responsiveness, and the ability to perform structured tasks for multiple hours per day.

Requirements:

• Be available to work 40 hours per week, typically 5 days per week / 8 hours per day

• Take part in a home-based study using a wearable recording device

• Complete structured household activities in their own home

• Follow detailed instructions closely and accurately

• Communicate consistently with our support team throughout the project

• Submit short daily progress reports

• Record across multiple rooms in their home

• Complete recording tasks under different home conditions, including different times of day

• Independently manage recording sessions, uploads, and basic task completion requirements

• During this time, participants are expected to capture a minimum of 20 hours of recordings, with most successful participants typically capturing 20–25 hours over the course of the project.

• This work can be repetitive, structured, and physically demanding at times. The strongest participants are those who can stay consistent, follow directions carefully, and maintain steady communication throughout the assignment.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs

• Requires the ability to remain on your feet and actively move throughout the workday, including walking and navigating the work area for extended periods (typically 6–8 hours per day).

• Preferred candidates will be tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate various digital platforms, systems, and tools.

Assignment Length

The length of the assignment may vary depending on the size and layout of a participant’s home, as there are limits to how much collection can be completed in each room or environment. Some participants may complete the work more quickly than others, depending on available space and study fit.

Hourly Range: Up to $20.00 USD per hour

Hourly rates at Innodata vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the role, skill set, educational background and geographic location. 

Innodata is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.  

Innodata is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us and we will be happy to assist. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Innodata is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position. 

Please be aware of recruitment scams involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent employers. Innodata will never ask for payment, banking details, or sensitive personal information during the application process. To learn more on how to recognize job scams, please visit the Federal Trade Commission’s guide at https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams. 

If you believe you’ve been targeted by a recruitment scam, please report it to Innodata at verifyjoboffer@innodata.com and consider reporting it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.