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The Department of Physics is a medium-sized department in the College of Arts and Sciences (The College), composed of 35 professors, about 100 graduate students, and an undergraduate Physics major population that has doubled in number in the past 5 years. We have a strong academic program offering undergraduate degrees (B.A., B.Sc.) and graduate degrees (Ph.D., M.A.T., M.S.). These are extraordinary times in physics, with the development of new tools for observing the universe and testing its fundamental laws. Here at Indiana University (IU), we investigate new materials with exotic properties, make use of innovative technologies based on those materials, and gain an emerging ability to control entangled quantum-mechanical systems. Our faculty and students engage in research that leads discovery in the many areas, both theoretical and applied. We look at the interactions of many bodies as part of condensed matter and material science, study subatomic particle physics, and apply the tools of physics to biological systems. We examine the behavior of many charged particles as part of accelerator physics and explore astrophysical systems. Our world-class faculty strives to develop a strong teaching and research environment, and the positive atmosphere in our department fosters learning and research in several disciplines of physics. We currently have nationally ranked groups carrying out research in particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, cosmology, condensed matter physics and material science, biophysics, and accelerator physics. Research activities are also channeled via institutes and centers such as the Nuclear Theory Center, the Center for Spacetime Symmetries, and the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter (CEEM), housed at the Multidisciplinary Engineering and Science Hall (MESH, formerly the IU Cyclotron Facility).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Takes inventory
- Helps set up, take down, and maintain the first-year physics labs
- Assists with demonstrations and participates in outreach activities, especially the Science Fest and State Science Olympiad
- May also be called upon to do other tasks in the department including, but not limited to assisting staff with moving furniture and equipment, assisting in developing new labs and demos, and providing basic cleaning, dusting, trash removal etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in at least the second year at Indiana University
Preferred
- Completion of Physics 2 (P222) course
- 2 years of coursework remaining
Skills
Required
- Demonstrates mechanical and electrical aptitudes
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Demonstrates use of Microsoft (MS) Office suite
- Demonstrates organization skills
- Organizing and taking inventory
This position will work in a lab setting. The person in this position must be able to work their assigned schedule. This position has the potential to be a work-study position.
LOCATION
Physics labs in Swain West Bloomington, Indiana
WORK HOURS
Minimum of 10 hours per week. Availability on Wednesday evenings (typically 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and a minimum of 4 hours during the workday on Friday is expected. Depending on experience and skills additional hours up to 29 hours per week may be available. Other weekday hours can be arranged to fit your schedule.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Student Employee
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Request Support Telephone: 812-856-1234
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Physics is a medium-sized department in the College of Arts and Sciences (The College), composed of 35 professors, about 100 graduate students, and an undergraduate Physics major population that has doubled in number in the past 5 years. We have a strong academic program offering undergraduate degrees (B.A., B.Sc.) and graduate degrees (Ph.D., M.A.T., M.S.). These are extraordinary times in physics, with the development of new tools for observing the universe and testing its fundamental laws. Here at Indiana University (IU), we investigate new materials with exotic properties, make use of innovative technologies based on those materials, and gain an emerging ability to control entangled quantum-mechanical systems. Our faculty and students engage in research that leads discovery in the many areas, both theoretical and applied. We look at the interactions of many bodies as part of condensed matter and material science, study subatomic particle physics, and apply the tools of physics to biological systems. We examine the behavior of many charged particles as part of accelerator physics and explore astrophysical systems. Our world-class faculty strives to develop a strong teaching and research environment, and the positive atmosphere in our department fosters learning and research in several disciplines of physics. We currently have nationally ranked groups carrying out research in particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, cosmology, condensed matter physics and material science, biophysics, and accelerator physics. Research activities are also channeled via institutes and centers such as the Nuclear Theory Center, the Center for Spacetime Symmetries, and the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter (CEEM), housed at the Multidisciplinary Engineering and Science Hall (MESH, formerly the IU Cyclotron Facility).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Takes inventory
- Helps set up, take down, and maintain the first-year physics labs
- Assists with demonstrations and participates in outreach activities, especially the Science Fest and State Science Olympiad
- May also be called upon to do other tasks in the department including, but not limited to assisting staff with moving furniture and equipment, assisting in developing new labs and demos, and providing basic cleaning, dusting, trash removal etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in at least the second year at Indiana University
Preferred
- Completion of Physics 2 (P222) course
- 2 years of coursework remaining
Skills
Required
- Demonstrates mechanical and electrical aptitudes
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Demonstrates use of Microsoft (MS) Office suite
- Demonstrates organization skills
- Organizing and taking inventory
This position will work in a lab setting. The person in this position must be able to work their assigned schedule. This position has the potential to be a work-study position.
LOCATION
Physics labs in Swain West Bloomington, Indiana
WORK HOURS
Minimum of 10 hours per week. Availability on Wednesday evenings (typically 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and a minimum of 4 hours during the workday on Friday is expected. Depending on experience and skills additional hours up to 29 hours per week may be available. Other weekday hours can be arranged to fit your schedule.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Student Employee
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Request Support Telephone: 812-856-1234
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Lab Assistant
Frame your Australian degree for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Attach a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator to remove any doubt before interviews.
Target labs with existing LCA filing history
Research institutions, hospital systems, and pharmaceutical companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before already understand the DOL certification process. Prioritise these employers when applying, as they won't need to learn E-3 requirements from scratch.
Clarify the specialty occupation requirement upfront
Not every lab assistant posting qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific scientific field, not just any bachelor's degree, before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL certification through consulate appointment preparation in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
Negotiate E-3 prevailing wage compliance into your offer
Your employer must certify to DOL that your salary meets the prevailing wage for the lab assistant role in that geographic area. Ask your employer to confirm the wage level before you accept, as a mismatch delays LCA approval.
Time your consulate appointment around lab start dates
E-3 visa interviews at Australian consulates can book out several weeks. Once your employer's LCA is DOL-certified, schedule your appointment immediately so processing doesn't push your start date back and affect onboarding arrangements.
E-3 Visa Lab Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Lab Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Lab Assistant roles at U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship. Because the E-3 has no lottery and is exclusive to Australian nationals, many research labs and clinical facilities are willing to sponsor when they find a qualified candidate, even if the role isn't explicitly advertised as visa-sponsored.
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 Lab Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A lab assistant role qualifies if the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field like biology, chemistry, or biochemistry as a minimum. Roles where any degree suffices, or where no degree is required, won't meet the E-3 specialty occupation standard under DOL and USCIS criteria.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Lab Assistant roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year with an employer who files the LCA. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a randomised lottery, meaning most applicants wait years for selection. For Australian lab professionals, the E-3 is the faster, more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can I change lab employers after I'm already working on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your E-3 to the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa issued at an Australian consulate before starting the new role. Plan for the LCA certification period, typically seven business days, plus consulate appointment wait times before making the switch.