Earn $50–$650 per donation. Your blood goes directly to medical research — not transfusion. Anonymous, HIPAA-compliant, and open to most donors including those deferred elsewhere.
Start Earning in Beantown ›Boston is the undisputed capital of biomedical research — and that demand drives your earning potential.
Boston is home to the highest concentration of medical research institutions in the world: Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham & Women's Hospital, MIT Koch Institute, and Harvard Medical School — forming an unmatched ecosystem of clinical and translational research.
These institutions collectively run hundreds of active studies at any given time, creating sustained demand for qualified blood donors across a wide range of health profiles. From the Longwood Medical Area and Cambridge to Back Bay, Fenway, and Brookline, Boston donors are within reach of active collection sites serving major research programs. Dana-Farber is a world leader in oncology research, MGH maintains one of the broadest research portfolios in the country, and MIT Koch Institute drives cutting-edge biotech innovation.
The density of world-class academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and biotech companies in the Greater Boston area means the city consistently offers some of the highest match rates — and highest pay — in the Helio network.
Pay scales with your health profile. Donors with specific conditions are in highest demand.
Amounts are estimates. Final compensation is set by the study sponsor and confirmed before your appointment.
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Dana-Farber, MGH, and MIT Koch researchers are actively recruiting donors with these health profiles.
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