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Research Technician roles at universities, pharmaceutical companies, and federal research institutions regularly qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document the recruitment process, file an I-140 immigrant petition, and sponsor you for lawful permanent residency. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in a scientific field may also qualify for EB-2 sponsorship.
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The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Technician
Match your credentials to SOC codes
Research Technician roles are typically filed under SOC 19-4000 series codes. Confirm your employer intends to use the correct occupational code before PERM is filed, since mismatches between your duties and the SOC classification can trigger DOL audit flags.
Target employers with active PERM history
Universities, biotech firms, and federal contractors file PERM applications far more consistently than private-sector labs. Filter your job search to institutions with documented sponsorship history rather than relying on a recruiter's general assurances about green card support.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Research Technician openings by employers who have actively sponsored green cards, so you can target your applications to positions where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring model rather than a negotiation you initiate.
Verify your degree equivalency before PERM starts
If your bachelor's degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer begins PERM recruitment. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalencies at the I-140 stage, and a missing evaluation is one of the most common petition delays.
Negotiate sponsorship terms in writing before accepting
Ask your offer letter or employment agreement to confirm the employer will cover PERM and I-140 filing costs. Some labs shift fees to employees, which DOL rules restrict for certain charges, so getting this in writing protects you if the arrangement changes after you start.
Understand how your country of birth affects your timeline
EB-3 priority dates for research roles are current for most nationalities, but workers born in India or China face multi-year backlogs even after I-140 approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting an offer so you can plan your status bridge realistically.
Green Card Research Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Research Technician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Research Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in a life science, chemistry, or engineering field. If the position requires an advanced degree or your employer can document that the role demands graduate-level expertise, EB-2 sponsorship is possible. The classification depends on the specific job duties and minimum requirements your employer defines in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Research Technician?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years before the process completes, depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing speeds.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Research Technician employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role at the offered terms. This includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices across a set timeframe. The employer then submits the application through DOL's PERM system. You're not a party to this filing, but your job duties and minimum qualifications must match exactly what was advertised.
Where can I find Research Technician jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Research Technician openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can identify institutions that have already committed to PERM-based hiring rather than hoping sponsorship comes up during negotiations. Focusing on employers with prior PERM filings in your field significantly improves your chances of receiving a sponsorship offer.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on OPT or H-1B status?
Yes. Employers regularly begin the PERM process while a worker holds OPT, STEM OPT, or H-1B status. Starting early is practical because PERM and I-140 approval can take over a year, and having an approved I-140 earlier establishes your priority date and may protect your status under AC21 portability rules if you need to change employers later in the process.