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Research and Development Associate jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so starting the sponsorship process early with the right employer matters.
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Welcome to an inspired career.
At Halozyme, we are reinventing the patient experience and building the future of drug delivery. We are passionate about the important work we do and constantly strive to do more. We embrace transformation and work hard to innovate for the future. We do this together, as One Team – we rise by lifting others up and believe in the power of working together for the collective win. That’s why we need you—to help us make a significant impact by taking on increasingly complex challenges, leaping beyond the status quo, advancing our mission and making our One Team culture thrive.
Join us as a Research Associate, Formulation Development, and you’ll be part of a culture that welcomes diversity, thinks differently to solve problems, works collaboratively as one team, and delivers meaningful innovations that impact people’s lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you will make an impact
Halozyme Hypercon is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support development of its ultra-high concentration microparticle suspension formulation platform. This laboratory-based role focuses on hands-on formulation studies and collaboration with multidisciplinary scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to solve complex technical challenges using innovative technologies.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Execute stability and forced degradation studies, including sample preparation, scheduled testing, product characterization, and data capture.
- Conduct formulation screening and optimization studies for monoclonal antibodies and other biologic modalities by preparing formulations that assess relevant compositional and processing parameters.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with approved procedures and escalate unexpected observations or trends to senior team members in a timely manner.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and contemporaneous records in electronic laboratory notebooks, databases, and other development documentation as per established procedures.
- Collaborate with analytical development, process development, device, and other partner functions to coordinate samples, methods, data, and study deliverables.
- Manage assigned tasks and timelines across one or more studies while demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, scientific curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Knowledge of protein formulations and degradation mechanisms is desirable.
- Bachelor’s with 0+ year’s experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with mAb formulation, tangential flow filtration (TFF) of protein solutions and aseptic handling techniques is desirable.
- Familiarity with standard office software (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, JMP) and electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Demonstrated good laboratory skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In return, we offer you:
- Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.
- Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.
- A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact—on your career, the work you do and patients’ lives.
Environmental Conditions
Physical Activities: Some walking and lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.
Laboratory Activities: Biology and chemical laboratory environments experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.
The most likely base pay range for this position is $58,000 - $80,850 per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual’s exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses, sales incentives, and equity awards.
Halozyme, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:
Halozyme is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resources at hrbox@halozyme.com.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to an inspired career.
At Halozyme, we are reinventing the patient experience and building the future of drug delivery. We are passionate about the important work we do and constantly strive to do more. We embrace transformation and work hard to innovate for the future. We do this together, as One Team – we rise by lifting others up and believe in the power of working together for the collective win. That’s why we need you—to help us make a significant impact by taking on increasingly complex challenges, leaping beyond the status quo, advancing our mission and making our One Team culture thrive.
Join us as a Research Associate, Formulation Development, and you’ll be part of a culture that welcomes diversity, thinks differently to solve problems, works collaboratively as one team, and delivers meaningful innovations that impact people’s lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you will make an impact
Halozyme Hypercon is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support development of its ultra-high concentration microparticle suspension formulation platform. This laboratory-based role focuses on hands-on formulation studies and collaboration with multidisciplinary scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to solve complex technical challenges using innovative technologies.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Execute stability and forced degradation studies, including sample preparation, scheduled testing, product characterization, and data capture.
- Conduct formulation screening and optimization studies for monoclonal antibodies and other biologic modalities by preparing formulations that assess relevant compositional and processing parameters.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with approved procedures and escalate unexpected observations or trends to senior team members in a timely manner.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and contemporaneous records in electronic laboratory notebooks, databases, and other development documentation as per established procedures.
- Collaborate with analytical development, process development, device, and other partner functions to coordinate samples, methods, data, and study deliverables.
- Manage assigned tasks and timelines across one or more studies while demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, scientific curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Knowledge of protein formulations and degradation mechanisms is desirable.
- Bachelor’s with 0+ year’s experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with mAb formulation, tangential flow filtration (TFF) of protein solutions and aseptic handling techniques is desirable.
- Familiarity with standard office software (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, JMP) and electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Demonstrated good laboratory skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In return, we offer you:
- Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.
- Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.
- A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact—on your career, the work you do and patients’ lives.
Environmental Conditions
Physical Activities: Some walking and lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.
Laboratory Activities: Biology and chemical laboratory environments experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.
The most likely base pay range for this position is $58,000 - $80,850 per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual’s exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses, sales incentives, and equity awards.
Halozyme, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:
Halozyme is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resources at hrbox@halozyme.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research and Development Associate
Document your progressive R&D experience early
PERM labor certification requires proving your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather performance reviews, project summaries, and letters from supervisors that demonstrate progressively responsible R&D work, since gaps in documentation can delay or derail the labor certification process.
Target employers with active I-140 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search R&D Associate roles at employers who have previously sponsored employment-based green cards. Consistent I-140 filing history signals that an employer understands the PERM process and has internal infrastructure to see sponsorship through to completion.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage range for Research and Development Associates in your target city before you negotiate compensation.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your employer
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive R&D experience, ask your employer whether they intend to sponsor under EB-2 or EB-3. The classification affects your priority date queue, particularly if you're a national of India or China.
Secure your priority date before switching employers
Once your employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date is established. If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing that date, but only after the original I-140 was approved.
Review the O*NET profile for your specific R&D duties
PERM job descriptions must accurately reflect the actual position duties. Reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for Research and Development Associate roles helps you and your employer align the job requirements with what DOL expects, reducing the risk of an audit or denial.
Green Card Research and Development Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category applies to Research and Development Associate roles?
Most R&D Associate positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a related field. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree or two years of experience fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct classification based on the actual job requirements, not just your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a fixed duration and an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process is more involved: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, then file an I-140 with USCIS, and you must wait for a current priority date before filing for adjustment of status.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for R&D roles?
DOL does not publish fixed timelines, and PERM processing varies based on audit rates, case complexity, and application volume. R&D positions with highly specific educational or technical requirements can draw more scrutiny during DOL's recruitment test phase. Nationals from high-demand countries such as India and China also face priority date backlogs after the I-140 is approved, which can extend the overall timeline significantly.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Research and Development Associate positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Filtering by R&D-related job titles helps you identify companies that have completed PERM filings and I-140 petitions for similar positions, so you can focus your applications on employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Can I change employers mid-process without losing my place in the priority date queue?
Yes, in limited circumstances. Once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. If the I-485 hasn't yet been filed or hasn't reached 180 days, changing employers restarts the PERM process and you lose priority date continuity unless you can port under a new employer's approved I-140.