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About the Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Khoury College is committed to building a community of belonging among students, faculty and staff. We strongly encourage applicants from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with varied experiences and backgrounds. We invite you to join a fast-moving, ambitious college with an underlying mission that is driven by our motto of “CS for Everyone.”
The Bau Lab Manager supports the day-to-day operations of David Bau’s interpretability lab at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF), a National Science Foundation-funded open research platform for artificial intelligence. This generalist operations role works across academic research and large-scale infrastructure, managing multiple priorities while anticipating needs and keeping projects moving. Responsibilities may include managing budgets and reimbursements, planning workshops, coordinating hiring activities, and supporting grant proposals.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Finance and Administration: Track and manage budgets across multiple grants, process purchasing and reimbursements, and maintain organized spending records
- Events and Logistics: Plan and execute events, including the New England Mechanistic Interpretability (NEMI) Workshop and other gatherings; secure venues, reserve rooms, arrange travel and catering, and coordinate on-site logistics
- Hiring and Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment activities for staff, students, and research roles; work with Northeastern University Human Resources to post positions, schedule interviews, and onboard new lab members
- Grant Proposals: Manage the grant proposal process, including tracking deadlines, assembling and formatting materials, and coordinating with collaborators and Northeastern University research administrators
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in research administration, operations, event planning, or office management
- Experience working with budgets, purchasing, and basic financial tracking
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and follow through with minimal oversight
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
109S
Expected Hiring Range:
$67,855.00 - $95,845.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
About the Opportunity
About the Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Khoury College is committed to building a community of belonging among students, faculty and staff. We strongly encourage applicants from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with varied experiences and backgrounds. We invite you to join a fast-moving, ambitious college with an underlying mission that is driven by our motto of “CS for Everyone.”
The Bau Lab Manager supports the day-to-day operations of David Bau’s interpretability lab at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF), a National Science Foundation-funded open research platform for artificial intelligence. This generalist operations role works across academic research and large-scale infrastructure, managing multiple priorities while anticipating needs and keeping projects moving. Responsibilities may include managing budgets and reimbursements, planning workshops, coordinating hiring activities, and supporting grant proposals.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Finance and Administration: Track and manage budgets across multiple grants, process purchasing and reimbursements, and maintain organized spending records
- Events and Logistics: Plan and execute events, including the New England Mechanistic Interpretability (NEMI) Workshop and other gatherings; secure venues, reserve rooms, arrange travel and catering, and coordinate on-site logistics
- Hiring and Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment activities for staff, students, and research roles; work with Northeastern University Human Resources to post positions, schedule interviews, and onboard new lab members
- Grant Proposals: Manage the grant proposal process, including tracking deadlines, assembling and formatting materials, and coordinating with collaborators and Northeastern University research administrators
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in research administration, operations, event planning, or office management
- Experience working with budgets, purchasing, and basic financial tracking
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and follow through with minimal oversight
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
109S
Expected Hiring Range:
$67,855.00 - $95,845.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lab Associate
Document your laboratory credentials precisely
PERM requires your degree, transcripts, and any professional certifications to match the employer's minimum requirements exactly. A clinical lab science license or ASCP certification listed on your resume should appear identically on the PERM application to avoid DOL audits.
Target labs with active PERM filing history
Hospital networks, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical manufacturers regularly sponsor Lab Associates through PERM. Searching DOL disclosure data by occupation code lets you identify which employers have filed for this role in the past two years.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for this role
EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM recruitment alone can take six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
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Search Migrate Mate by job title and filter for employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts research time significantly compared to manually reviewing OFLC disclosure files for Lab Associate PERM filings.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your county and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which wage level the employer intends to certify, since a Level I wage signals entry-level and can affect your petition's strength.
Clarify the employer's PERM sponsorship timeline upfront
Ask your prospective employer whether they plan to start PERM after your first year of employment or immediately. Some labs require you to complete a probationary period first, and that delay affects when your priority date is established with USCIS.
Green Card Lab Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Lab Associate roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Lab Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role commonly requires a bachelor's degree in a life science or clinical laboratory science field. EB-2 applies if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, which is uncommon for standard lab roles. Your employer's PERM application defines which category is used.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work status, and EB-3 filings face no annual lottery. The process is slower: your employer must complete a supervised DOL recruitment campaign before filing, which typically adds six to twelve months before USCIS adjudicates the I-140. H-1B visa approval, by contrast, can authorize work within a few months but must be renewed and does not guarantee permanent status.
Where can I find Lab Associate jobs where the employer sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Lab Associate openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This is more targeted than a general job search because it surfaces employers who have completed PERM filings for similar roles, giving you a realistic picture of which labs and research organizations actively sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency.
What documents should I prepare before a Lab Associate employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts, your degree certificate, and any professional certifications such as an ASCP credential or state laboratory license. Foreign credentials often require a credential evaluation to confirm U.S. equivalency, since PERM regulations require that your qualifications match the employer's stated minimum requirements exactly. Gather these early because DOL audits can request documentation at any stage of the process.
How long does the green card process typically take for a Lab Associate sponsored by a U.S. employer?
The PERM recruitment and certification phase alone usually takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication by USCIS, which can take several additional months under standard processing. For most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning adjustment of status can begin relatively quickly after I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer backlogs due to per-country limits, so your timeline depends significantly on your nationality.