CPT Biotech Jobs
Biotech CPT jobs put F-1 students inside research labs, biomanufacturing facilities, and drug development pipelines before graduation. Your DSO must authorize CPT specifically for the role and employer, and the work must integrate directly with your degree program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-time CPT eligibility intact for later.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support upcoming experiments under the PRISM NSF grant, which investigates monsoon resilience of microbial functioning in Arid lands. The Research Assistant will assist with the setup and maintenance of large-scale mesocosm experiments, including routine monitoring and collection of environmental and microbial measurements. The position includes hands-on training in selected data analysis approaches related to the project. The Research Assistant will work closely with the project's postdoc lead and be an integral part of the experimental team in the Couradeau lab at Penn State.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support upcoming experiments under the PRISM NSF grant, which investigates monsoon resilience of microbial functioning in Arid lands. The Research Assistant will assist with the setup and maintenance of large-scale mesocosm experiments, including routine monitoring and collection of environmental and microbial measurements. The position includes hands-on training in selected data analysis approaches related to the project. The Research Assistant will work closely with the project's postdoc lead and be an integral part of the experimental team in the Couradeau lab at Penn State.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsBiotech CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does my biotech CPT job need to relate directly to my degree major?
Yes. CPT requires the work to be an integral part of your established curriculum, meaning your academic program must have a direct connection to the biotech role. A molecular biology student working in a genomics lab clears this bar easily. A business student in the same lab would need to demonstrate curriculum integration through a relevant course, research credit, or required practicum tied to the position.
Can I do CPT at a biotech startup that has never hired an F-1 student before?
You can, but you'll carry more of the preparation work. The startup must be a legitimate U.S. employer with an EIN, must enroll in E-Verify, and must provide a formal offer letter that your DSO can use to authorize your CPT. Startups unfamiliar with I-20 endorsements sometimes need guidance on what the authorization letter must include, so build extra lead time into your timeline.
How do I find biotech companies that are already set up to hire CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search biotech employers by CPT hiring history, so you can prioritize companies that have already navigated DSO authorization and E-Verify enrollment. This is faster than cold outreach to companies that have never sponsored an F-1 student and may not know the difference between CPT and OPT.
Does using all 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count toward that 12-month limit regardless of how long it runs. Many biotech students structure their CPT as part-time internships across multiple semesters to preserve their post-graduation OPT year.
What biotech job functions are most common for CPT placements?
CPT placements in biotech most commonly land in research and development, quality control, regulatory affairs, bioinformatics, and manufacturing process development. Lab-based roles tied to bench science align most cleanly with STEM degree programs, which simplifies DSO authorization. Regulatory affairs and bioinformatics roles at the intersection of biology and data science are increasingly common as employers seek students with dual technical skills.