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Biotech companies sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency through the PERM labor certification process, filing an I-140 petition under EB-2 for advanced-degree researchers and scientists or EB-3 for skilled lab and manufacturing roles. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth, so starting your green card process early matters.
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Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location:
This is a field sales position covering a territory in the Peninsula and South Bay area of San Francisco. Residency within or near the territory is required. No relocation assistance will be provided.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Account Manager II, where you'll support revenue growth and contribute to serving science. You'll develop and maintain strategic relationships with customers while promoting our comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and services. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll implement sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and provide excellent support to help customers achieve their goals. This role offers the chance to represent a leader in scientific solutions while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Life Science or Chemistry required.
- 2 years of sales experience in scientific/laboratory industry preferred, or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated ability to learn complex product applications and workflows.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Proficiency in CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong territory management and strategic account planning capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for developing effective sales strategies.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 70% within assigned territory.
- Fluency in English required; additional language skills based on territory needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to Thermo Fisher's core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $58,000.00–$80,100.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location:
This is a field sales position covering a territory in the Peninsula and South Bay area of San Francisco. Residency within or near the territory is required. No relocation assistance will be provided.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Account Manager II, where you'll support revenue growth and contribute to serving science. You'll develop and maintain strategic relationships with customers while promoting our comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and services. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll implement sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and provide excellent support to help customers achieve their goals. This role offers the chance to represent a leader in scientific solutions while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Life Science or Chemistry required.
- 2 years of sales experience in scientific/laboratory industry preferred, or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated ability to learn complex product applications and workflows.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Proficiency in CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong territory management and strategic account planning capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for developing effective sales strategies.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 70% within assigned territory.
- Fluency in English required; additional language skills based on territory needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to Thermo Fisher's core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $58,000.00–$80,100.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Biotech
Verify your degree aligns with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, meaning a master's or higher in a life sciences field like molecular biology or biochemistry. A bachelor's plus five years of progressive research experience can also qualify, but your employer's PERM attorney must document it precisely.
Target biotech employers with active PERM filings
Search OFLC Wage Search to find biotech companies that have recently filed PERM applications for roles matching your specialty. Employers with a filing history have established internal processes and are far more likely to sponsor new hires quickly.
Gather role-specific credential documentation early
PERM for biotech roles often requires published research, lab protocols you authored, or regulatory submissions like IND filings as evidence of specialized duties. Collect these materials before your employer begins the supervised recruitment phase with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring biotech jobs
Search Migrate Mate to filter biotech roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. You'll see which companies sponsor EB-2 versus EB-3, so you can target opportunities that match your degree level and research background.
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Find Biotech JobsBiotech Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers most biotech roles, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most research scientist, principal investigator, and regulatory affairs positions qualify under EB-2 because they require a master's degree or higher in a life sciences field. Manufacturing associates, quality control technicians, and lab coordinators that require a bachelor's degree or two years of training typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the correct category based on the minimum requirements written into the job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for biotech professionals?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, whereas H-1B status is temporary and subject to lottery selection. PERM requires your employer to conduct supervised DOL recruitment to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, a process that adds six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even filed. The payoff is lawful permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
How do I find biotech employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search biotech roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated PERM successfully. Checking OFLC Wage Search for recent PERM filings in biotech job codes is another way to confirm which employers are actively sponsoring before you invest time in their hiring process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm still on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strongly advisable. PERM, I-140 approval, and visa number availability can take anywhere from two to several years depending on your country of birth. Filing while you have years of H-1B time remaining gives you the flexibility to use AC21 portability if you later change employers, and protects your priority date even if your job duties evolve during that period.
Does a biotech employer's size affect whether they can sponsor a green card?
Any U.S. biotech employer, from an early-stage startup to a large pharmaceutical company, can file a PERM application as long as they can demonstrate financial ability to pay the offered wage at the time the I-140 is filed. Smaller companies sometimes face more scrutiny on ability-to-pay documentation, so your employer will need to provide audited financial statements or federal tax returns to USCIS as part of the petition.
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