Field Sampler, Swab

Field Sampler, Swab Cambridge, MA Job Details Part-time $22

• $34 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Specimen collection Field research Canvassing Entry level Full Job Description Link to job description: https://securebio.

org/careers/2025-field-sampler/ About the engagement The Nucleic Acid Observatory (NAO) is scaling a city‑wide swab‑sampling initiative to strengthen early detection of emerging pathogens. We're always looking for motivated individuals to support this mission. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we'll reach out if you seem like a good fit. As a Field Sampler, you'll spend one to four days a week approaching members of the public, inviting them to participate in our study, and handing samples off for analysis. You'll be paid on a per-hour basis, with an additional bonus depending on the number of swabs collected. Given past sampling rates, we project an hourly wage of $22

• 34.

Responsibilities What you'll do Recruit participants who will self-collect swab samples at various sites around Boston on two to four weekdays from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (including a paid 30-minute lunch break).

Engage and reassure participants:

answering questions and clearly explaining our work. Handle samples responsibly, following our simple biosafety checklist. Represent the NAO with professionalism and enthusiasm. What a typical workday looks like: 09:15

• 09:30: Meet your sampling partner at 1 Broadway (Kendall Sq.). Pick up sampling materials and travel to Boston. 09:30
• 15:00: Sample collection (including a paid 30-minute lunch break) 15:00
• 15:30: Return gear to 1 Broadway, log hours & sampling metrics.

Who we're looking for

Extraversion:

You're comfortable approaching strangers and enjoy friendly conversation. Caring for the NAO's mission: You are motivated to help us in our mission to better detect new pathogen outbreaks. Reliable & conscientious: You show up on time, follow protocols, and log accurate data.

Availability:

You can start work immediately.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$22.00

• $34.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person