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Biologist roles in research institutions, biotech firms, and federal agencies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document the recruitment effort, file with DOL, then petition USCIS for permanent residency, making sponsorship a realistic path for foreign professionals with relevant degrees and field experience.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Objective: The Biologist will provide services for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques which include cell tissue culture of malaria parasites including both blood stages and sexual stages, serological assays ELISA, column chromatography and flow cytometry
- Perform in vitro malaria parasite growth inhibition assays GIA, ELISAs, and mosquito membrane feeding assays various animal and human sera and purified IgGs
- Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments used to perform tests, and analyses such as ELISA readers and spectrophotometers
- Write reports of findings, state methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments
- Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with the project officers as part of the planning process for subsequent studies
- Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory
- Provide training to students and other laboratory personnel in the use of sophisticated laboratory equipment and in the performance of specialized procedures, techniques
- Perform QC of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment upon government approval; submit orders for processing and maintain government approved laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen; handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological wastes
- Perform computer analysis of data and use computers and various software programs to prepare data for publication
- Develop and update SOPs for the lab
- Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments and results in pen in bound laboratory notebooks; make minor modifications or adaptations to established methods, procedures, and or techniques to solve problems in the work
- Work product and documents related to maintaining accurate, daily records of experiments in laboratory notebooks
- Work products and documents related to performing complex procedures and techniques in the laboratory and writing reports of findings
- Work products and documents related to performing quality control and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Work products and documents related to developing and updating SOPs for the lab
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Biological Sciences with a field of study in Biology or equivalent
- 4 years of experience in Biology or a related field
- Skilled in MS Office
- Experience demonstrating knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Objective: The Biologist will provide services for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques which include cell tissue culture of malaria parasites including both blood stages and sexual stages, serological assays ELISA, column chromatography and flow cytometry
- Perform in vitro malaria parasite growth inhibition assays GIA, ELISAs, and mosquito membrane feeding assays various animal and human sera and purified IgGs
- Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments used to perform tests, and analyses such as ELISA readers and spectrophotometers
- Write reports of findings, state methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments
- Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with the project officers as part of the planning process for subsequent studies
- Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory
- Provide training to students and other laboratory personnel in the use of sophisticated laboratory equipment and in the performance of specialized procedures, techniques
- Perform QC of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment upon government approval; submit orders for processing and maintain government approved laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen; handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological wastes
- Perform computer analysis of data and use computers and various software programs to prepare data for publication
- Develop and update SOPs for the lab
- Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments and results in pen in bound laboratory notebooks; make minor modifications or adaptations to established methods, procedures, and or techniques to solve problems in the work
- Work product and documents related to maintaining accurate, daily records of experiments in laboratory notebooks
- Work products and documents related to performing complex procedures and techniques in the laboratory and writing reports of findings
- Work products and documents related to performing quality control and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Work products and documents related to developing and updating SOPs for the lab
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Biological Sciences with a field of study in Biology or equivalent
- 4 years of experience in Biology or a related field
- Skilled in MS Office
- Experience demonstrating knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Biologist
Match your degree to SOC codes
PERM filings are tied to specific SOC occupation codes, and your degree field must align with the role's requirements. A biology or life sciences degree maps cleanly to most Biologist postings, but interdisciplinary degrees in biochemistry or environmental science sometimes require a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency before DOL review.
Target employers with active PERM history
Biotech companies, federal contractors, and university research labs file PERM applications regularly for life sciences roles. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify that a prospective employer has successfully sponsored Biologists before, not just general scientists or lab technicians, before investing time in their hiring process.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 tier placement
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, meaning a master's or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. The distinction affects your priority date and wait time, particularly if you're from a country with retrogressed EB-2 dates but a current EB-3 cutoff.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search for Biologist roles filtered by green card sponsorship history directly on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for life sciences positions, letting you focus applications on organizations already familiar with the DOL and USCIS filing process rather than cold-pitching companies new to sponsorship.
Negotiate the PERM job description early
The DOL scrutinizes PERM job descriptions for minimum requirements that could appear tailored to a specific candidate. Work with your employer before the posting goes live to ensure the stated education and experience requirements reflect the genuine needs of the role, not your specific credentials, or DOL can reject the application outright.
Time your I-140 filing to protect your priority date
Once your employer's PERM is certified, filing the I-140 petition with USCIS locks in your priority date even if employment ends later. For Biologists from oversubscribed countries, that date determines your place in the visa queue, so prompt I-140 filing after PERM certification is a practical priority, not a formality.
Green Card Biologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Biologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in biology or a related life science field. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive experience. Employers can file under either category, and some file concurrent petitions under both to optimize your priority date strategy.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Biologist?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There's no annual lottery for EB-3 the way H-1B visa has a cap and selection process, but the full PERM-to-green-card timeline is longer, often two to four years for most nationalities. PERM requires the employer to complete a DOL-supervised recruitment process to prove no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role before sponsoring you.
What documentation should a foreign Biologist prepare before starting a green card job search?
Gather official transcripts showing your biology or life sciences degree, any published research or field reports that demonstrate specialized expertise, and reference letters from supervisors or principal investigators confirming your years of progressive experience. If your degree was earned outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirms equivalency for PERM purposes and prevents delays during DOL review.
Where can I find Biologist jobs with confirmed green card sponsorship history?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Biologist job listings by employers who have filed PERM applications for life sciences roles. Rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship in interviews, you can identify research institutions, biotech companies, and federal contractors that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for candidates in this field.
Can a Biologist self-petition for a green card through the National Interest Waiver?
A National Interest Waiver (NIW) under EB-2 allows you to self-petition without an employer's PERM filing if your biological research has demonstrated national importance and you're well-positioned to advance it. This path suits researchers with a publication record, grant history, or work in areas like public health, environmental science, or agricultural biology where USCIS recognizes broad societal benefit.