E-3 Visa Bioinformatics Jobs
Bioinformatics roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and your visa renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying role.
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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking an innovative and highly skilled Bioinformatics Software Engineer III to help advance precision oncology through the development of software that supports groundbreaking cancer genomics research and clinical care.
CMO's mission is to accelerate precision medicine by leveraging genomic analysis to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. Bringing together clinicians, researchers, and computational scientists across MSK, the team leads large-scale translational research initiatives focused on uncovering the genomic drivers of cancer and their impact on clinical outcomes.
As a key member of the OncoKB team, you will contribute to one of the world's most trusted precision oncology knowledge bases. Recognized by the FDA and utilized globally by clinicians, researchers, and healthcare organizations, OncoKB powers real-time interpretation and annotation of cancer genomic alterations, supporting thousands of patient reports and research efforts each year.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with software engineers, bioinformaticians, scientists, and clinicians to design, build, and enhance scalable applications that support genomic data interpretation, knowledge curation, and clinical decision-making. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies while helping shape the future of precision oncology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer who is passionate about solving complex technical challenges and interested in applying their skills to meaningful work that directly impacts cancer research, clinical care, and patient outcomes worldwide!
Role Overview:
- Develop comprehensive system designs that support the scalability and evolution of the OncoKB platform.
- Partner closely with the Lead Software Engineer and multidisciplinary teams of software engineers, scientists, and clinicians.
- Design and enhance front-end and back-end applications that support genomic analysis, content curation, and clinical annotation workflows.
- Contribute to the continued growth of the OncoKB website, API, and underlying database infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices across the team.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience through a coding bootcamp and professional development.
- Minimum of 4 years of full-stack web development experience.
- Experience building and supporting production-level software applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Interest in learning cancer biology, genomics, and precision medicine applications.
Core Skills:
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- React, HTML, CSS
- Experience with one or more server-side technologies including Go, Java, C#, C++, or Python
- Relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
- Git/GitHub or similar source control systems
- Full-stack application architecture and development
- Systems design and software troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized application development
- Experience with Kubernetes and/or AWS cloud environments
- Coursework or professional experience in biology, genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics
- Interest in server-side rendered web development; experience with or willingness to learn Datastar
- Interest in Go development as the platform continues to evolve toward new Go-based services
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Hybrid, in office once a week, M-F, 37.5 hours
- Location: 323 E. 61st Street, NYC (Mackowe)
- Reporting to: Bioinformatics Software Engineer IV
The OncoKB software suite has been developed in-house at MSK since 2013. It includes a curation interface that supports content curation, a public website oncokb.org that hosts more than 1000 daily user visits worldwide, as well as a database and API that support real-time annotation of genomic variants identified in cancer patients. To better support clinical decisions and cancer research, we are looking to expand features of all OncoKB components.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $124,000.00 - $204,700.00
- FSLA Status: Exempt
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking an innovative and highly skilled Bioinformatics Software Engineer III to help advance precision oncology through the development of software that supports groundbreaking cancer genomics research and clinical care.
CMO's mission is to accelerate precision medicine by leveraging genomic analysis to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. Bringing together clinicians, researchers, and computational scientists across MSK, the team leads large-scale translational research initiatives focused on uncovering the genomic drivers of cancer and their impact on clinical outcomes.
As a key member of the OncoKB team, you will contribute to one of the world's most trusted precision oncology knowledge bases. Recognized by the FDA and utilized globally by clinicians, researchers, and healthcare organizations, OncoKB powers real-time interpretation and annotation of cancer genomic alterations, supporting thousands of patient reports and research efforts each year.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with software engineers, bioinformaticians, scientists, and clinicians to design, build, and enhance scalable applications that support genomic data interpretation, knowledge curation, and clinical decision-making. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies while helping shape the future of precision oncology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer who is passionate about solving complex technical challenges and interested in applying their skills to meaningful work that directly impacts cancer research, clinical care, and patient outcomes worldwide!
Role Overview:
- Develop comprehensive system designs that support the scalability and evolution of the OncoKB platform.
- Partner closely with the Lead Software Engineer and multidisciplinary teams of software engineers, scientists, and clinicians.
- Design and enhance front-end and back-end applications that support genomic analysis, content curation, and clinical annotation workflows.
- Contribute to the continued growth of the OncoKB website, API, and underlying database infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices across the team.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience through a coding bootcamp and professional development.
- Minimum of 4 years of full-stack web development experience.
- Experience building and supporting production-level software applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Interest in learning cancer biology, genomics, and precision medicine applications.
Core Skills:
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- React, HTML, CSS
- Experience with one or more server-side technologies including Go, Java, C#, C++, or Python
- Relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
- Git/GitHub or similar source control systems
- Full-stack application architecture and development
- Systems design and software troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized application development
- Experience with Kubernetes and/or AWS cloud environments
- Coursework or professional experience in biology, genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics
- Interest in server-side rendered web development; experience with or willingness to learn Datastar
- Interest in Go development as the platform continues to evolve toward new Go-based services
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Hybrid, in office once a week, M-F, 37.5 hours
- Location: 323 E. 61st Street, NYC (Mackowe)
- Reporting to: Bioinformatics Software Engineer IV
The OncoKB software suite has been developed in-house at MSK since 2013. It includes a curation interface that supports content curation, a public website oncokb.org that hosts more than 1000 daily user visits worldwide, as well as a database and API that support real-time annotation of genomic variants identified in cancer patients. To better support clinical decisions and cancer research, we are looking to expand features of all OncoKB components.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $124,000.00 - $204,700.00
- FSLA Status: Exempt
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Translate your Australian degree credentials clearly
A three-year Australian bachelor's in bioinformatics or computational biology is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Have your transcripts ready to show the degree field matches your job title.
Target employers filing LCAs for bioinformatics roles
Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data for bioinformatics and computational biology job titles. Employers who have filed LCAs before already understand the E-3 process, which means faster offer-to-start timelines for you.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
The position must require a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Job postings that say 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can disqualify the role. Ask hiring managers to confirm the degree requirement is mandatory before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have a job offer, your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before your visa application can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation so neither you nor your employer stalls the process.
Address dual intent directly at your consulate interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers will ask about your ties to Australia and your intent to return. Bioinformatics professionals with EB-2 NIW interest should prepare a clear, honest answer that doesn't conflate the two pathways.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify status before signing
Some biotech and research employers are required to use E-Verify. Confirming enrollment before you sign removes a common bottleneck after your E-3 is approved, particularly at academic medical centers and federally funded research labs.
E-3 Visa Bioinformatics: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find bioinformatics jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see bioinformatics positions at employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor. This saves significant time compared to screening generic job listings for sponsorship eligibility manually.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does bioinformatics qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, or a closely related discipline. The key is that the degree field must match the role. A generalist 'any STEM degree' posting is harder to support than one specifying bioinformatics or computer science with a life sciences focus.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for bioinformatics professionals?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery. You can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. H-1B requires lottery selection in April, a months-long wait, and only one entry window per year. For Australian bioinformatics candidates, the E-3 is a direct path that H-1B simply cannot match on predictability.
Can I change bioinformatics employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new visa application. You don't carry your E-3 approval from one employer to the next. The new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll typically need to attend a new consulate interview in Australia unless you qualify for visa renewal through a U.S. consulate abroad.