E-3 Visa Biomedical Jobs
Biomedical roles in the U.S., covering medical devices, diagnostics, and research instrumentation, qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without a lottery, with no cap on annual approvals, and renew indefinitely as long as employment continues.
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Within the Department of Clinical Engineering, the Biomedical Technician I supports the safe, effective, and reliable operation of medical, surgical, and research equipment used throughout the organization. The Biomedical Technician I plays an important role in maintaining equipment performance and supporting clinical and research operations.
The Biomedical Technician I works under direct supervision to provide maintenance and technical support, helping ensure equipment remains safe, accurate, and compliant with manufacturer specifications while supporting the mission of UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering preferred. Entry-level candidates and recent graduates with strong technical aptitude, a willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment will be well suited for this role. Participation in professional or student engineering organizations is preferred.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range (Hourly): Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59
WORK LOCATION
- Work Location: Onsite in the medical center.
WHY US?
This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to patient care, research, and operational excellence by ensuring critical medical and research equipment functions safely and effectively. UT MD Anderson offers meaningful career development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to support a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives through innovation and excellence.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Equipment Installation, Assembly & Inspection
- Receive, assemble, and inspect new medical, surgical, and research equipment
- Verify equipment readiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications
Maintenance & Technical Support
- Provide maintenance and technical support for medical, surgical, and research equipment under direct supervision
- Calibrate and maintain equipment to support safe and accurate operation
- Ensure continued equipment performance through routine inspections and maintenance activities
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Troubleshoot electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment
- Inspect, repair, and modify existing equipment as needed
- Communicate with clients to troubleshoot equipment-related problems
Performance Assurance & Compliance
- Conduct and document performance assurance testing
- Analyze test results and determine whether equipment is safe and accurate for continued use
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable operating procedures
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Document all modifications and general equipment maintenance per standard published operating procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain onsite presence as required
Education
- Required: Associate's Degree Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: Entry level candidates, recent graduates with little to no hands-on experience, strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment. Participation in a Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), biomedical technology association, engineering club, or similar professional/student organizations.
Required: Onsite presence.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181985
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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INTRODUCTION
Within the Department of Clinical Engineering, the Biomedical Technician I supports the safe, effective, and reliable operation of medical, surgical, and research equipment used throughout the organization. The Biomedical Technician I plays an important role in maintaining equipment performance and supporting clinical and research operations.
The Biomedical Technician I works under direct supervision to provide maintenance and technical support, helping ensure equipment remains safe, accurate, and compliant with manufacturer specifications while supporting the mission of UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering preferred. Entry-level candidates and recent graduates with strong technical aptitude, a willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment will be well suited for this role. Participation in professional or student engineering organizations is preferred.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range (Hourly): Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59
WORK LOCATION
- Work Location: Onsite in the medical center.
WHY US?
This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to patient care, research, and operational excellence by ensuring critical medical and research equipment functions safely and effectively. UT MD Anderson offers meaningful career development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to support a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives through innovation and excellence.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Equipment Installation, Assembly & Inspection
- Receive, assemble, and inspect new medical, surgical, and research equipment
- Verify equipment readiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications
Maintenance & Technical Support
- Provide maintenance and technical support for medical, surgical, and research equipment under direct supervision
- Calibrate and maintain equipment to support safe and accurate operation
- Ensure continued equipment performance through routine inspections and maintenance activities
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Troubleshoot electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment
- Inspect, repair, and modify existing equipment as needed
- Communicate with clients to troubleshoot equipment-related problems
Performance Assurance & Compliance
- Conduct and document performance assurance testing
- Analyze test results and determine whether equipment is safe and accurate for continued use
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable operating procedures
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Document all modifications and general equipment maintenance per standard published operating procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain onsite presence as required
Education
- Required: Associate's Degree Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: Entry level candidates, recent graduates with little to no hands-on experience, strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn, effective communication and customer service skills, ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment. Participation in a Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), biomedical technology association, engineering club, or similar professional/student organizations.
Required: Onsite presence.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181985
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Verify your degree maps to the role
A biomedical engineering or life sciences degree must directly align with the job title on your offer letter. If your Australian three-year bachelor's is questioned, gather transcripts and a credential evaluation showing U.S. equivalency before your consulate appointment.
Target employers with active FDA or IRB relationships
Medical device companies, hospital systems, and contract research organizations with FDA regulatory workflows are familiar with specialty occupation requirements. These employers are more likely to have HR teams that already understand LCA obligations and E-3 visa sponsorship paperwork.
Search for E-3 biomedical roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters roles by visa sponsorship type, so you can identify biomedical positions where employers are already open to E-3 candidates. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Get your LCA filed before negotiating your start date
Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa stamp. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, so build that window into your start date conversation.
Clarify whether your role involves a third-party worksite
Biomedical professionals placed at hospital or clinic sites under a staffing or consulting arrangement require the LCA to list the actual worksite address, not just the employer's headquarters. Mismatched worksite addresses are a common reason E-3 applications face delays at the consulate.
Address STEM credential equivalency early in interviews
Australian biomedical degrees are not always immediately recognized by U.S. HR teams as equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's. Proactively explain that USCIS accepts three-year Australian degrees when the overall academic preparation is comparable to a U.S. degree in the same field.
E-3 Visa Biomedical: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find biomedical jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles open to E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and visa type to surface biomedical positions, covering medical devices, diagnostics, imaging, and research instrumentation, where employers are already prepared to file an LCA and support an E-3 application.
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 a biomedical role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in biomedical engineering, biomedical science, or a closely related field as a minimum requirement. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field, or that treat the degree as preferred rather than required, may not meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria. The job description and offer letter both need to reflect the degree requirement clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for biomedical professionals?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year once you have an offer. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and requires lottery selection, meaning most applicants must wait until the following fiscal year at best. For Australian biomedical professionals, the E-3 is a direct, predictable path that sidesteps the lottery entirely.
Can I change biomedical employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before you can start work for the new employer. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's 60-day rule, so timing your transition carefully, ideally before your current visa stamp or status expires, is essential.