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Field Application Specialist roles sit at the intersection of deep technical knowledge and client-facing sales support, making them strong candidates for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM. Employers in life sciences, semiconductor, and industrial automation regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, filing labor certifications that lead to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Field Application Specialist is responsible for providing in-field assistance to the Diagnostic Sales team for pre- and post-sale technical activities with a primary emphasis on growing the user base of diagnostic products. This role will provide technical direction and support to customers on instrument operation, assay implementation, and maintenance of company products. Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers. Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Technical Support, Service and global business units to identify and assess customer needs in order to provide high quality customer care that exceed expectations.
Additionally, the Field Applications Specialist will work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Create formal networks with key contacts outside of area of expertise, involving coordination among groups. Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel. Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
This position reports to the West Regional Service Manager and is part of the Customer Care Team located in Seattle, Washington and will be fully remote.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Install Cepheid instruments, train customers on CLIA waived and Moderate Complex systems and tests, support connectivity solutions into customer laboratories, and provide support to the customer during implementation to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provide continued support of Cepheid CLIA waived and Moderate Complex instrumentation, software revisions, and reagent ADF changes to current customers.
- Jointly develop account strategies with Sales Representatives aimed at increasing Cepheid CLIA waived and Moderate Complex business and retaining current business.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support implementation activities in Health systems where both CLIA waived and Moderate Complex systems are involved.
- Independently manage assigned territory to include travel and scheduling aligned with business and organizational priorities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in field with 3+ years of related work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) experience OR Minimum of 3 years’ formal training experience; OR any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- This position will require travel, up to 75%, by car and flying in and out of airports with possible long wait times.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- FAS, MT, CLS, MLS, MLT training or teaching experience.
- Demonstrated success in following Corporate process and administrative requirements (e.g.: Salesforce.com, Monthly Reports, regulatory requirements, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially PowerPoint, online tools, and systems: LMS, Content Management, and, Salesforce.com, Zoom and Microsoft Teams strongly preferred.
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $90,000-$100,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
- This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Field Application Specialist
Document your technical specialization before applying
Field Application Specialists often qualify under EB-2 when their role requires an advanced degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field. Gather transcripts, degree evaluations, and employer letters that tie your specific technical domain to the job duties before your first interview.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed PERM applications for Field Application Specialist or closely related titles. Companies with consistent PERM activity already have immigration counsel and an internal process, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by industry
Life sciences, semiconductor, and test-and-measurement companies sponsor this role far more frequently than general IT employers. Migrate Mate lets you filter green card sponsoring employers by industry vertical, so you spend time on companies already set up to file PERM for your specific technical niche.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Field Application Specialists typically fall in Wage Level II or III. Ask your hiring manager which level they intend to certify before signing an offer, since a Level I designation can slow or block PERM certification.
Separate your EB-3 and H-1B timelines when planning
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, but final green card availability depends on your birth country and priority date. Your employer can file PERM and the I-140 petition while you remain on H-1B status, letting both processes run concurrently and preserving your place in the queue.
Verify your O*NET job zone before the PERM audit stage
PERM filings for Field Application Specialist are occasionally audited because the role spans technical and commercial duties. Confirm your job duties align with the O*NET profile for this occupation, specifically the requirement for at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field, before your employer submits the application.
Green Card Field Application Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply, depending on the employer's minimum requirements. If the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of specialized experience, EB-2 is the appropriate category. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field typically qualify under EB-3. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new approvals per year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability varies by birth country. PERM leads to permanent residency, not a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone currently averages over a year at DOL, compared to weeks or months for an H-1B petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Field Application Specialist positions?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface companies with active green card sponsorship history for technical roles like Field Application Specialist. Rather than manually searching DOL disclosure data, you can filter by role, industry, and sponsorship type to identify employers who have already navigated the PERM process for this occupation. Life sciences, semiconductor, and industrial automation sectors show the highest sponsorship frequency for this title.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Field Application Specialist?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, advertise the position at the prevailing wage, and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. For Field Application Specialist roles, this typically includes newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices over a 30-day period. After certification, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once a visa number is available for your birth country, you file for adjustment of status or apply at a consulate abroad.
Can I change employers during the PERM or I-140 process without losing my place in line?
You can port an approved I-140 to a new employer if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Changing jobs before I-140 approval generally restarts the PERM process with the new employer. USCIS evaluates portability requests case by case, so coordinating the timing of any job change with your immigration attorney is critical.