Research And Development Jobs in Maine
Research And Development jobs in Maine are concentrated in the state's life sciences, defense technology, and marine research sectors, with demand at levels from entry-level research associate to senior principal scientist. Portland, Bangor, and the Brunswick area are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by institutions and employers such as the Jackson Laboratory, Bath Iron Works, and Idexx Laboratories. The most sought-after specialties include biomedical research, materials science, and defense systems development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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MAINE RESIDENTS ONLY!
IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN THE STATE OF MAINE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY!
Market Decisions Research is hiring Part-Time Survey Interviewers to work remotely for our Research Call Center. This is an entirely work from home opportunity with all training paid and conducted on-line.
These are long-term, not temporary, opportunities with a flexible schedule consisting of a combination of weekday evening and Saturday hours.
This is a great opportunity for college students looking to build their resumes, working adults or retirees looking for a second/supplemental income, or anyone desiring a part-time schedule that offers flexibility and meaningful work.
Interviewers conduct phone surveys on a variety of interesting topics using our Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing(CATI) software.
We mainly survey on important public issues: health care, health insurance, employment for people with disabilities, public health education, and other topics.
Applicants should be comfortable with asking questions of a sensitive nature objectively without judgement.
Our clients use the data we collect to measure and improve public health programs and education, vocational rehabilitation and employment services, and health insurance programs.
If you are a college student majoring in sociology, psychology, political science, or a health care field, this position can build your resume. Additionally, Market Decisions Research values life experience and encourages mature adults and retirees to join our team.
Market Decisions Research provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. We take pride in the diversity of our current staff and seek diversity in our applicants.
Market Decisions Research is an E-Verify enrolled employer.
Required Skills:
- Ability to read smoothly and clearly from a script, asking questions that are sometimes sensitive in nature.
- Record answers succinctly and accurately.
- Ability to accurately document and track work progress and status both on and offline.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive, professional rapport with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Maintain neutrality by asking questions as written, staying on script, and using non-directional probing to get accurate answers to questions.
- Respect the confidentiality of respondents and data collected.
- Windows-based computer proficiency, including typing 30 words per minute, reading and responding to email and chat messages and use of Google Chrome to navigate multiple websites and switching between with confidence.
- Responsive to coaching and feedback.
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Applicants with experience or college coursework in public policy, social services, health care, social sciences, or related field are encouraged to apply.
- Call center, canvassing, or other similar experience is highly desirable but not required.
- Prior Remote work experience is also a plus.
Market Decisions Research provides full training on interviewing techniques and our industry-specific software, as well as project specific training and ongoing coaching, support and feedback on job performance.
Other Mandatory Requirements
- Reside in the State of Maine
- Work at least 16 hours per week – Weekday evenings 5 PM-9 PM and Saturdays Between 10 AM and 6 PM (Schedules up to 35 hours per week may be available.)
- A desktop or notebook computer (no Apple/Mac, Chromebooks or tablets) that meets the following minimum requirements:
- Windows 11 Home/Professional or Higher Operating System
- Active and up to date Antivirus program(Windows or Symantec firewall preferred)
- Google chrome
- 4.0 GB RAM
- DSL/Cable or other Internet source delivering 10 Mbps of greater download and 5Mbps upload
Having your own headset with microphone that you are comfortable with is beneficial, however MDR will provide one if needed.
Physical Requirements:
This is sedentary work requiring good manual dexterity with repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers. Must have vision sufficiently correctable to work with a computer monitor. Must have excellent listening skills to receive information through oral communication.
Market Decisions Research will work with candidates with disabilities to identify reasonable accommodations and encourages candidates with disabilities to contact Gary Hauger, Call Center Manager, to discuss any accommodations that may be necessary during the hiring process.
To Apply
Please respond with your resume and a letter of interest that includes your available start date as well as your preferred schedule.
Contact info:
Gary Hauger – Call Center Manager
Market Decisions Research
511 Congress Street Suite 801
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: 207-767-6440 x 1717
Fax: 207-767-8158
Web: www.marketdecisions.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.75 - $16.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Call center: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Location:
- Maine (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: Remote
MAINE RESIDENTS ONLY!
IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN THE STATE OF MAINE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY!
Market Decisions Research is hiring Part-Time Survey Interviewers to work remotely for our Research Call Center. This is an entirely work from home opportunity with all training paid and conducted on-line.
These are long-term, not temporary, opportunities with a flexible schedule consisting of a combination of weekday evening and Saturday hours.
This is a great opportunity for college students looking to build their resumes, working adults or retirees looking for a second/supplemental income, or anyone desiring a part-time schedule that offers flexibility and meaningful work.
Interviewers conduct phone surveys on a variety of interesting topics using our Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing(CATI) software.
We mainly survey on important public issues: health care, health insurance, employment for people with disabilities, public health education, and other topics.
Applicants should be comfortable with asking questions of a sensitive nature objectively without judgement.
Our clients use the data we collect to measure and improve public health programs and education, vocational rehabilitation and employment services, and health insurance programs.
If you are a college student majoring in sociology, psychology, political science, or a health care field, this position can build your resume. Additionally, Market Decisions Research values life experience and encourages mature adults and retirees to join our team.
Market Decisions Research provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. We take pride in the diversity of our current staff and seek diversity in our applicants.
Market Decisions Research is an E-Verify enrolled employer.
Required Skills:
- Ability to read smoothly and clearly from a script, asking questions that are sometimes sensitive in nature.
- Record answers succinctly and accurately.
- Ability to accurately document and track work progress and status both on and offline.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive, professional rapport with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Maintain neutrality by asking questions as written, staying on script, and using non-directional probing to get accurate answers to questions.
- Respect the confidentiality of respondents and data collected.
- Windows-based computer proficiency, including typing 30 words per minute, reading and responding to email and chat messages and use of Google Chrome to navigate multiple websites and switching between with confidence.
- Responsive to coaching and feedback.
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Applicants with experience or college coursework in public policy, social services, health care, social sciences, or related field are encouraged to apply.
- Call center, canvassing, or other similar experience is highly desirable but not required.
- Prior Remote work experience is also a plus.
Market Decisions Research provides full training on interviewing techniques and our industry-specific software, as well as project specific training and ongoing coaching, support and feedback on job performance.
Other Mandatory Requirements
- Reside in the State of Maine
- Work at least 16 hours per week – Weekday evenings 5 PM-9 PM and Saturdays Between 10 AM and 6 PM (Schedules up to 35 hours per week may be available.)
- A desktop or notebook computer (no Apple/Mac, Chromebooks or tablets) that meets the following minimum requirements:
- Windows 11 Home/Professional or Higher Operating System
- Active and up to date Antivirus program(Windows or Symantec firewall preferred)
- Google chrome
- 4.0 GB RAM
- DSL/Cable or other Internet source delivering 10 Mbps of greater download and 5Mbps upload
Having your own headset with microphone that you are comfortable with is beneficial, however MDR will provide one if needed.
Physical Requirements:
This is sedentary work requiring good manual dexterity with repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers. Must have vision sufficiently correctable to work with a computer monitor. Must have excellent listening skills to receive information through oral communication.
Market Decisions Research will work with candidates with disabilities to identify reasonable accommodations and encourages candidates with disabilities to contact Gary Hauger, Call Center Manager, to discuss any accommodations that may be necessary during the hiring process.
To Apply
Please respond with your resume and a letter of interest that includes your available start date as well as your preferred schedule.
Contact info:
Gary Hauger – Call Center Manager
Market Decisions Research
511 Congress Street Suite 801
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: 207-767-6440 x 1717
Fax: 207-767-8158
Web: www.marketdecisions.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.75 - $16.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Call center: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Location:
- Maine (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research and development jobs across Maine.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline required
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing experimental research protocols
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and laboratory or engineering software relevant to the specialty
- Ability to obtain or maintain security clearance for defense-sector positions in Maine
- Strong technical writing skills for documenting research findings and grant or project reports
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across academic, government, or industry partners
Research And Development Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research and development professional in Maine?
Most research and development roles in Maine require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, engineering, or computer science, with many senior positions requiring a master's or doctorate. Maine has no single statewide license for R&D professionals, but roles in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices may require compliance with FDA standards, while defense-sector positions at employers like Bath Iron Works may require a federal security clearance.
Which companies hire research and developments in Maine?
Companies currently hiring research and developments in Maine include MaineHealth, University of Maine, and The Jackson Laboratory, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Maine's R&D employer base is particularly strong in genomics and biomedical research centered around Bar Harbor, marine and defense technology along the midcoast, and veterinary diagnostics in the Greater Portland area.
Which Maine cities have the most research and development jobs?
Orono, Scarborough, and Bar Harbor have the most research and development job openings in Maine. Portland drives volume through its growing life sciences and technology sector, the Brunswick area is a hub for defense and engineering R&D following the redevelopment of the former Naval Air Station, and Bar Harbor concentrates biomedical and genomics research through the Jackson Laboratory's large research campus.
Are there remote research and development jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much research and development work requires laboratory equipment, specialized facilities, or secure on-site environments. About 70% of research and development openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote work most available in data analysis, computational research, and project management support roles rather than hands-on laboratory or engineering positions.
How can I get hired as a research and development professional in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research assistant or associate role, which large Maine employers and institutions regularly fill with recent graduates. The Jackson Laboratory runs structured postbaccalaureate and summer research programs that serve as direct pipelines for early-career candidates, and Idexx Laboratories hires entry-level laboratory technicians as a stepping stone into R&D. Completing an internship at one of Maine's university research centers, such as those at the University of Maine or Maine Medical Center Research Institute, and building a portfolio of documented research projects gives candidates a strong edge.
Where can I find and apply to research and development jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to research and development jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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