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Research and Development Technician green card sponsorship typically follows the EB-3 skilled worker path, requiring PERM labor certification before the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so filing early and tracking your priority date matters from day one.
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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Schwartz laboratory is interested in microbial populations and determining the impacts of antibiotics on microbial and host development and disease especially in children. We utilize mouse models to replicate important clinical settings of infection as well as perturbations to complex microbial communities.
Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
More details available at: https://djschwartzlab.wustl.edu/. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review recent lab publications to familiarize themselves with the experiments and methods the lab typically employs.
- Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
- Performs and assists with flow cytometry experiments, organoid maintenance, bacterial culturing, mouse organ extraction and manipulation, and DNA/RNA extraction with molecular biology techniques including PCR.
- Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
- Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
- Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
- Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
- Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
- The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Software Program, Working Independently
Grade
R06-H
Salary Range
$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Schwartz laboratory is interested in microbial populations and determining the impacts of antibiotics on microbial and host development and disease especially in children. We utilize mouse models to replicate important clinical settings of infection as well as perturbations to complex microbial communities.
Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
More details available at: https://djschwartzlab.wustl.edu/. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review recent lab publications to familiarize themselves with the experiments and methods the lab typically employs.
- Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
- Performs and assists with flow cytometry experiments, organoid maintenance, bacterial culturing, mouse organ extraction and manipulation, and DNA/RNA extraction with molecular biology techniques including PCR.
- Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
- Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
- Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
- Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
- Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
- The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Software Program, Working Independently
Grade
R06-H
Salary Range
$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research and Development Technician
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-3 skilled worker covers R&D technician roles requiring at least two years of experience, while EB-2 applies if your role demands an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive lab or technical experience. Confirm which category your offer letter supports before the employer files PERM.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to DOL before advertising the position under PERM. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and work location so you can verify their offered salary meets the floor before the process begins.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for R&D technician roles. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM for similar positions cuts your risk of landing with a company that abandons the process mid-filing.
Review the PERM recruitment record before signing
PERM requires the employer to run a documented recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. Ask the employer whether that recruitment phase is complete or still pending, since an incomplete recruitment record can stall or invalidate your PERM filing after you've already accepted the offer.
Check O*NET for your occupation classification
Your employer's PERM filing must use the correct SOC code for your duties. Cross-reference your actual day-to-day responsibilities against the O*NET profile for R&D technician occupations so misclassification doesn't trigger a PERM audit or denial after filing.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from scratch.
Green Card Research and Development Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research and Development Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most R&D technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require at least two years of technical training or experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is available if the specific position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. Your employer's job description determines which category applies, and that description must match what PERM advertises.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to employer sponsorship, subject to an annual lottery, and renewable in increments. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a recruitment test, and then submit the PERM application before filing an I-140 with USCIS. Priority date backlogs, especially for nationals of India and China, can extend total processing significantly.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for R&D technician candidates?
PERM requires the employer to advertise the position through DOL-mandated channels, including newspaper ads and online postings, and to document that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. For R&D technician roles, the job requirements stated in those ads must exactly match what USCIS later reviews in the I-140. Any mismatch between the PERM job description and your actual duties can trigger an audit. You can't apply for the position yourself during this recruitment phase.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for R&D technician positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already completed PERM filings for R&D or laboratory technician roles. This matters because PERM is a resource-intensive process and many employers only sponsor green cards for roles they hire repeatedly, making sponsorship history a strong signal of genuine commitment.
Can I change jobs while my green card application is pending as an R&D technician?
Yes, under two separate mechanisms. Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 citing the same priority date, so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar occupation, which for R&D technician roles means the new position must share substantially similar duties under the same or a comparable SOC code.