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People Operations Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian HR professionals building a U.S. career.
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Get Access To All JobsWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is seeking a Biological Safety Specialist to support and strengthen our biological safety program across research and healthcare environments. We are looking for someone with a bachelor's degree in a safety-related field, microbiology, biology, biomedical science, or a related environmental health science field, strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to train large diverse audiences, excellent documentation, time management, and attention to detail, and the confidence to work safely in laboratory, healthcare, and other environments involving biological and hazardous materials. The ideal candidate is comfortable traveling between UT Southwestern locations, operating safety vehicles/large trucks as needed, and responding professionally in environments where exposure to biological hazards and human specimens occur; works with bio/hazardous/morgue/anatomy lab and responds to urine/feces/all bodily fluids hazards.
As a Biological Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting laboratory inspections, delivering safety training, supporting Institutional Biosafety Committee activities, and providing expert guidance on biological safety practices; works under minimal supervision to provide knowledge and expertise in operation and support of biological safety programs and compliance with regulatory agencies and national guidelines.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; travel to and from other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; requires availability for on-call coverage and/or emergency response situations.
INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in safety related field
JOB DUTIES
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Reviews research projects submitted to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC); denotes safety deficiencies and assists with monthly IBC meeting planning.
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Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to safety regulations and procedures; responsible for monthly laboratory and follow-up surveys; responsible for annual validation of safety related equipment.
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Identifies potential biological safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes actions to mitigate identified deficiencies: this may be in response to pointed requests from academic/research or healthcare personnel, as well as when issues are identified during other courses of business.
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Delivers safety training with a focus on biological and lab safety content to all departments on campus. Aids in creating safety training and updates safety training content.
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Ensures employee health and safety standards related to biological safety are met in all areas of the organization.
-
Develops safety guidance, assists with SOPs, and other educational documents in response to identifications of deficiency areas with departments.
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This position is designated as essential. Individual may be on call or emergency situation may require individual to report to work outside of set work schedule in order to sustain institutional services or protect assets.
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Ensures proper hazardous materials management for both the research enterprise and health system to include inventory management, use, security, and disposal.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is seeking a Biological Safety Specialist to support and strengthen our biological safety program across research and healthcare environments. We are looking for someone with a bachelor's degree in a safety-related field, microbiology, biology, biomedical science, or a related environmental health science field, strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to train large diverse audiences, excellent documentation, time management, and attention to detail, and the confidence to work safely in laboratory, healthcare, and other environments involving biological and hazardous materials. The ideal candidate is comfortable traveling between UT Southwestern locations, operating safety vehicles/large trucks as needed, and responding professionally in environments where exposure to biological hazards and human specimens occur; works with bio/hazardous/morgue/anatomy lab and responds to urine/feces/all bodily fluids hazards.
As a Biological Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting laboratory inspections, delivering safety training, supporting Institutional Biosafety Committee activities, and providing expert guidance on biological safety practices; works under minimal supervision to provide knowledge and expertise in operation and support of biological safety programs and compliance with regulatory agencies and national guidelines.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; travel to and from other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; requires availability for on-call coverage and/or emergency response situations.
INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in safety related field
JOB DUTIES
-
Reviews research projects submitted to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC); denotes safety deficiencies and assists with monthly IBC meeting planning.
-
Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to safety regulations and procedures; responsible for monthly laboratory and follow-up surveys; responsible for annual validation of safety related equipment.
-
Identifies potential biological safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes actions to mitigate identified deficiencies: this may be in response to pointed requests from academic/research or healthcare personnel, as well as when issues are identified during other courses of business.
-
Delivers safety training with a focus on biological and lab safety content to all departments on campus. Aids in creating safety training and updates safety training content.
-
Ensures employee health and safety standards related to biological safety are met in all areas of the organization.
-
Develops safety guidance, assists with SOPs, and other educational documents in response to identifications of deficiency areas with departments.
-
This position is designated as essential. Individual may be on call or emergency situation may require individual to report to work outside of set work schedule in order to sustain institutional services or protect assets.
-
Ensures proper hazardous materials management for both the research enterprise and health system to include inventory management, use, security, and disposal.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a People Operations Specialist
Frame your HR credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Australian HR qualifications translate well, but your degree must align with the specific role. A general business degree supporting a People Ops position can raise questions, so document how your coursework directly applies to the job duties.
Target companies with active DOL LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify U.S. employers who have filed LCAs for HR or People Operations roles. These employers already understand the E-3 visa process and are far more likely to move quickly.
Use Migrate Mate to search for sponsoring employers
Finding People Operations roles with genuine E-3 sponsorship willingness is the hardest part of the search. Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively hiring for this role with sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3.
Address the specialty occupation question before your offer
People Ops roles sometimes get scrutinized because HR can appear generalist. Before accepting an offer, confirm the job description emphasizes specialized duties like workforce analytics, HRIS implementation, or organizational design rather than administrative support tasks.
Request employer confirmation of prevailing wage compliance
The LCA requires your employer to certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for People Operations in your work location. Ask your hiring contact early whether they've confirmed the wage level, since this step affects your offer negotiation.
File your LCA and visa paperwork with professional support
LCA errors and incomplete DS-160 submissions are the most common causes of E-3 delays for HR professionals. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your consulate appointment isn't delayed by avoidable mistakes.
E-3 Visa People Operations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find People Operations Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces People Operations Specialist roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, which cuts out the time spent contacting companies that aren't set up to sponsor. Filtering by sponsorship history rather than job title alone significantly improves your hit rate for genuine opportunities.
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 People Operations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the job description matters. USCIS expects the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration. Roles focused on HRIS management, workforce planning, or HR analytics clear this bar more easily than broadly defined generalist positions.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for People Operations roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no annual cap and no lottery, which means you can apply at any time once you have a job offer. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate. For Australians in People Ops, the E-3 is a substantially more reliable path to U.S. employment.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 in a People Operations role?
Yes to both. Changing employers requires a new LCA and a fresh visa application or amended status filing before you start with the new company. A promotion or title change within the same employer generally requires an amended LCA if the wage level or job duties change materially. Your employer's HR or legal team should initiate both processes.