Research Assistant – Non-Bench; per diem Institute Research – Jin Lab

Location:

Scarborough, ME
Facility:
Maine Health Institute for Research

Schedule:

Per Diem

Shift: Day
Job Category:
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 97086
Date Posted:
Oct 26, 2026

This Research Assistant I role will conduct a variety of research activities related to the data collection and data analysis with various machine learning methodologies under the general supervision of Principal Investigator, Qingchu Jin , or senior staff. The role will assist researchers working in areas such as developing robust predictive analytics in predicting adverse events for cardiac surgery patients, identifying robust early markers for childhood obesity.

Dr. Jin’s Laboratory at Maine Health Institute for Research is at the forefront of biomedical data science in developing clinically meaningful predictive analytics to support clinicians in making better decisions and improving patient outcomes.

This position may be either fully onsite or hybrid from our Scarborough, ME research facility.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  N/A

Additional Information

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.

Any offer of employment will depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-related factors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does not reflect the full valueofourtotal compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, Maine Health offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shift differentials or other incentives.

Maine Health will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in . If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to scottblough.

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that Maine Health may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Maine Health Institute for Research

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 97086

Summary:

This Research Assistant I role will conduct a variety of research activities related to the data collection and data analysis with various machine learning methodologies under the general supervision of Principal Investigator, Qingchu Jin , or senior staff. The role will assist researchers working in areas such as developing robust predictive analytics in predicting adverse events for cardiac surgery patients, identifying robust early markers for childhood obesity.

Dr. Jin’s Laboratory at Maine Health Institute for Research is at the forefront of biomedical data science in developing clinically meaningful predictive analytics to support clinicians in making better…