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Research Technician roles in laboratory, clinical, and academic settings qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in a scientific field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it one of the most practical pathways for Australian scientists pursuing U.S. research careers.
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EXTERNAL VACANCY - OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
Title: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IV
Position Number: 0012100
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII / COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE
Location: HAWAII AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION ON THE NORTH EASTERN SIDE OF HAWAII - MEALANI
Last Day To File: AUGUST 7, 2026; 11:59PM HST
Work Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:45AM - 4:30PM
Fund: GENERAL
Salary: $4,054
Duties Summary
Performs a variety of work performance in support of agricultural research projects and/or the conduct of specialized agricultural operations. Provides assistance to researchers in the conduct and completion of all phases of projects in accordance with experimental design involving standardized practices and procedures. May be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a small work force of an experiment station.
Minimum Qualification Requirements – To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
General Experience:
One (1) year of work experience in the operation of a farm or related agricultural laboratory or industry which provided exposure to basic agricultural/farm activities. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses knowledge of basic farming methods, routine agricultural work operations and processes; and the ability to use standard agricultural tools and equipment, perform manual and repetitive work, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and perform arithmetic computations.
Examples of qualifying general experience are planting and harvesting pineapples, controlling weeds among growing crops, caring for plants in a nursery (watering, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting); or laboratory studies of plant diseases.
Specialized Experience:
Two (2) years of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with an appreciation of precision research work methods.
This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two (2) or more of the following crop propagation; care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.
At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the independent worker level, Agricultural Research Technician III.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawai'i.
Lifting and Carrying: Applicants must have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Pesticide Certification: Applicants must, within six (6) months of hire, obtain a certificate as a Commercial Applicator of Restricted Pesticides, Category 1A – Agricultural Plant - pest control, and obtain medical clearance, training and fit-testing to use a respirator.
Substitutions Allowed
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Successful completion of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the field of agriculture may be substituted for experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience, provided that the coursework included at least six (6) semester credit hours in agricultural or related courses, of which three (3) credits must have been in plant/crop propagation or livestock production. The coursework may be substituted for up to a maximum of one (1) year of General Experience and three (3) years of Specialized Experience.
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Successful completion of an agricultural curriculum leading to an Associate in Science degree or a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited community college may be substituted on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience, provided that the coursework included at least six (6) semester credit hours in agricultural or related courses, of which three (3) credits must have been in plant/crop propagation or livestock production. The coursework may be substituted for up to a maximum of one (1) year of General Experience and one (1) year of Specialized Experience.
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A Certificate of Completion (at least twelve (12) semester credit hours) in agriculture, or a closely related field, from an accredited community college may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience.
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Successful completion of a farm practicum which provided one (1) semester of on-the-job vocational/technical competencies in agricultural activities supplemented by six (6) semester credit hours of coursework in crop propagation, soil technology, livestock/animal sciences, or related agricultural subjects may be substituted for six (6) months of either General or Specialized Experience.
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Excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described may be substituted for the required General Experience on a year-for-year basis.
Physical and Medical Requirements
Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
To Apply
Electronic Notification to Applicants
We will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
Internal Complaint Process (Administrative Review)
Applicants who do not agree with an action taken on their application must file an internal complaint with the System Director of Human Resources, in accordance with the University's Administrative Procedure A9.140. The internal compliant form must be completed and contain the specific reasons(s) supporting the request for review. Complaints must be emailed within seven (7) working days from the date of notice to: systempo@hawaii.edu. A change as a result of the internal complaint will not affect the employment consideration of referred applicants or another applicant's appointment to the vacancy.
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
EXTERNAL VACANCY - OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
Title: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IV
Position Number: 0012100
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII / COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE
Location: HAWAII AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION ON THE NORTH EASTERN SIDE OF HAWAII - MEALANI
Last Day To File: AUGUST 7, 2026; 11:59PM HST
Work Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:45AM - 4:30PM
Fund: GENERAL
Salary: $4,054
Duties Summary
Performs a variety of work performance in support of agricultural research projects and/or the conduct of specialized agricultural operations. Provides assistance to researchers in the conduct and completion of all phases of projects in accordance with experimental design involving standardized practices and procedures. May be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a small work force of an experiment station.
Minimum Qualification Requirements – To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
General Experience:
One (1) year of work experience in the operation of a farm or related agricultural laboratory or industry which provided exposure to basic agricultural/farm activities. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses knowledge of basic farming methods, routine agricultural work operations and processes; and the ability to use standard agricultural tools and equipment, perform manual and repetitive work, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and perform arithmetic computations.
Examples of qualifying general experience are planting and harvesting pineapples, controlling weeds among growing crops, caring for plants in a nursery (watering, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting); or laboratory studies of plant diseases.
Specialized Experience:
Two (2) years of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with an appreciation of precision research work methods.
This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two (2) or more of the following crop propagation; care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.
At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the independent worker level, Agricultural Research Technician III.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawai'i.
Lifting and Carrying: Applicants must have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Pesticide Certification: Applicants must, within six (6) months of hire, obtain a certificate as a Commercial Applicator of Restricted Pesticides, Category 1A – Agricultural Plant - pest control, and obtain medical clearance, training and fit-testing to use a respirator.
Substitutions Allowed
-
Successful completion of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the field of agriculture may be substituted for experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience, provided that the coursework included at least six (6) semester credit hours in agricultural or related courses, of which three (3) credits must have been in plant/crop propagation or livestock production. The coursework may be substituted for up to a maximum of one (1) year of General Experience and three (3) years of Specialized Experience.
-
Successful completion of an agricultural curriculum leading to an Associate in Science degree or a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited community college may be substituted on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience, provided that the coursework included at least six (6) semester credit hours in agricultural or related courses, of which three (3) credits must have been in plant/crop propagation or livestock production. The coursework may be substituted for up to a maximum of one (1) year of General Experience and one (1) year of Specialized Experience.
-
A Certificate of Completion (at least twelve (12) semester credit hours) in agriculture, or a closely related field, from an accredited community college may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience.
-
Successful completion of a farm practicum which provided one (1) semester of on-the-job vocational/technical competencies in agricultural activities supplemented by six (6) semester credit hours of coursework in crop propagation, soil technology, livestock/animal sciences, or related agricultural subjects may be substituted for six (6) months of either General or Specialized Experience.
-
Excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described may be substituted for the required General Experience on a year-for-year basis.
Physical and Medical Requirements
Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
To Apply
Electronic Notification to Applicants
We will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
Internal Complaint Process (Administrative Review)
Applicants who do not agree with an action taken on their application must file an internal complaint with the System Director of Human Resources, in accordance with the University's Administrative Procedure A9.140. The internal compliant form must be completed and contain the specific reasons(s) supporting the request for review. Complaints must be emailed within seven (7) working days from the date of notice to: systempo@hawaii.edu. A change as a result of the internal complaint will not affect the employment consideration of referred applicants or another applicant's appointment to the vacancy.
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Research Technician
Translate your Australian qualifications precisely
A three-year Australian bachelor's in biology, chemistry, or a related science is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Bring your official transcripts and a credential evaluation if your degree title is non-standard.
Target labs with active DOL filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify research institutions and biotech companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for lab technician roles. Prior LCA filings signal an employer already understands E-3 sponsorship requirements.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Not every Research Technician role qualifies under E-3 specialty occupation rules. Confirm the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field, not just a degree in any subject, before your employer begins the LCA filing process.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission with the DOL and prepare your consulate appointment documents. Research Technician roles can raise specialty occupation questions, so clean paperwork reduces the risk of delays.
Prepare for consulate questions about your degree-to-role connection
Consular officers assess whether your specific scientific degree supports the Research Technician duties listed in your offer letter. Bring your degree certificate, transcripts, and a detailed offer letter that ties each core responsibility to your field of study.
Negotiate E-3 renewal terms before your start date
The E-3 is valid for two years and renewable indefinitely, but each renewal requires a new LCA. Confirm with your employer that they'll support renewals and understand the DOL prevailing wage requirement applies each time, not just at initial filing.
E-3 Visa Research Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Research Technician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Research Technician roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Many research institutions and biotech employers are open to sponsoring but don't advertise it explicitly. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with demonstrated LCA filing history so you're targeting roles where sponsorship is a realistic outcome from the start.
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 Research Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Research Technician position qualifies when the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific scientific field such as biochemistry, microbiology, or chemistry. Generic technician roles that accept any science degree, or no degree at all, can fail the specialty occupation test. The offer letter's degree requirement language is critical.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Research Technician roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time of year after receiving a job offer. The H-1B visa selection rate has been around 25% in recent years, meaning most applicants aren't selected. For Australians in research roles, the E-3 is a more predictable path with none of the lottery uncertainty.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor me for an E-3 as a Research Technician?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements before you can apply at the consulate. You'll need the certified LCA, a detailed offer letter stating the degree requirement, your passport, DS-160 confirmation, and academic credentials. USCIS is not directly involved in consular E-3 processing, but your employer's LCA must be approved by the DOL first.