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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Assistant Research Scientist, Joint Microscopy Laboratory
Agency: Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department: Cell Biology and Genetics
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Bryan, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Assistant Research Scientist supports research conducted through the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) by applying expertise in advanced microscopy techniques, data acquisition, and image analysis. Responsibilities include supporting research projects utilizing MINFLUX and Luminosa microscopy systems, assisting with experimental design and sample preparation, and providing scientific guidance to facility users.
Responsibilities:
MINFLUX Research
- Collects super-resolution imaging and dynamics data using a MINFLUX 3D microscope to address scientific questions of Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) facility users
- Evaluates and assists in the development of experimental strategies and imaging approaches to support research objectives and scientific investigations.
- Provides expertise in sample preparation and advanced microscopy methodologies to support successful project outcomes.
- Utilizes facility software and analytical tools to acquire, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and summarize imaging data and research results.
- Collaborates with faculty, researchers, students, and other facility users on microscopy-based research projects and contributes scientific expertise related to advanced imaging technologies.
Mentoring and Training
- Provides guidance, training, and scientific consultation to faculty, staff, students, and facility users regarding microscopy techniques, experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data interpretation.
- Assists users in developing proficiency with advanced microscopy instrumentation and analytical approaches to support their research programs
Luminosa Data Acquisition
- Provides occasional support for data acquisition on a Luminosa confocal microscope within the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML). This effort serves as backup support for the Facility Manager, who has primary responsibility for the instrument.
- Assists facility users with imaging studies conducted on the Luminosa microscope and supports data acquisition and interpretation as needed.
Presentations and Scholarly Contributions
- Contributes to research reports, presentations, manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly products resulting from collaborative research activities.
- Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical content for research proposals and sponsored research activities involving advanced microscopy applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Education And Experience
- PhD in relevant field
- Single molecule and pointillistic super-resolution imaging experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise with MINFLUX Microscopy
- A strong background and training in quantitative biology
- Experience and/or interest in particle tracking and image analysis
- PhD emphasis ranging from physics to cell biology.
- A strong skillset/background in biochemical and biophysical methods and approaches
- Comfortable working with a range of programming, computational, and analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others on a range of scientific projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title: Assistant Research Scientist, Joint Microscopy Laboratory
Agency: Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department: Cell Biology and Genetics
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Bryan, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Assistant Research Scientist supports research conducted through the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) by applying expertise in advanced microscopy techniques, data acquisition, and image analysis. Responsibilities include supporting research projects utilizing MINFLUX and Luminosa microscopy systems, assisting with experimental design and sample preparation, and providing scientific guidance to facility users.
Responsibilities:
MINFLUX Research
- Collects super-resolution imaging and dynamics data using a MINFLUX 3D microscope to address scientific questions of Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) facility users
- Evaluates and assists in the development of experimental strategies and imaging approaches to support research objectives and scientific investigations.
- Provides expertise in sample preparation and advanced microscopy methodologies to support successful project outcomes.
- Utilizes facility software and analytical tools to acquire, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and summarize imaging data and research results.
- Collaborates with faculty, researchers, students, and other facility users on microscopy-based research projects and contributes scientific expertise related to advanced imaging technologies.
Mentoring and Training
- Provides guidance, training, and scientific consultation to faculty, staff, students, and facility users regarding microscopy techniques, experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data interpretation.
- Assists users in developing proficiency with advanced microscopy instrumentation and analytical approaches to support their research programs
Luminosa Data Acquisition
- Provides occasional support for data acquisition on a Luminosa confocal microscope within the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML). This effort serves as backup support for the Facility Manager, who has primary responsibility for the instrument.
- Assists facility users with imaging studies conducted on the Luminosa microscope and supports data acquisition and interpretation as needed.
Presentations and Scholarly Contributions
- Contributes to research reports, presentations, manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly products resulting from collaborative research activities.
- Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical content for research proposals and sponsored research activities involving advanced microscopy applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Education And Experience
- PhD in relevant field
- Single molecule and pointillistic super-resolution imaging experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise with MINFLUX Microscopy
- A strong background and training in quantitative biology
- Experience and/or interest in particle tracking and image analysis
- PhD emphasis ranging from physics to cell biology.
- A strong skillset/background in biochemical and biophysical methods and approaches
- Comfortable working with a range of programming, computational, and analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others on a range of scientific projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Research Scientist
Align your degree to your research domain
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to your research duties. A degree in biochemistry supports a molecular biology lab role; a degree in computer science supports computational research. Mismatches trigger Requests for Evidence, so document the connection explicitly in your CV and cover materials.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role, level, and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for research scientists before negotiations so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Target institutions with cap-exempt filing authority
Universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with higher education, and government research entities can file H-1B visa petitions outside the annual cap entirely. Prioritizing these employers means your petition isn't subject to the selection process, which has changed rules recently.
Find sponsors with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have actively filed H-1B petitions for research scientist roles. Focusing on organizations with a documented filing track record shortens your search and signals HR teams already familiar with the sponsorship workflow.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your role involves fieldwork, a satellite lab, or a university hospital site separate from your employer's main address, each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA before work begins there. Raise this with HR during offer negotiation, not after onboarding.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET profile for your SOC code lists the degree requirements and tasks USCIS will reference when evaluating specialty occupation. Cross-check your job description against that profile and ask your employer to mirror O*NET's language in the offer letter and I-129 support documentation.
H-1B Visa Assistant Research Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Research Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Assistant Research Scientist positions typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific discipline, such as biology, chemistry, physics, or a computational field. That degree-level requirement in a specific field meets the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies. Your employer will document this in the I-129 petition using your job description and your academic credentials.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for research scientist roles?
Universities and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors because many qualify as cap-exempt institutions, letting them file petitions year-round without entering the selection process. Federal contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms also sponsor regularly. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B filing history for research roles so you can target organizations already set up to sponsor.
How long does H-1B status last for an Assistant Research Scientist position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or an immigrant visa petition has been filed and meets specific timing thresholds under AC21 provisions. Plan your research career timeline around those milestones if permanent residency is a goal.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Compile certified translations of all academic transcripts, your diploma, and any foreign credential evaluations confirming U.S. equivalency. If your research expertise comes partly from published work, conference presentations, or institutional appointments, gather those records too. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree-to-role connection isn't immediately clear, so front-loading documentation reduces that risk.
What happens to my H-1B status if my research grant ends or my position is restructured?
H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer and the specific role described in the certified LCA and approved I-129 petition. If a grant ending causes a material change in your duties, compensation, or worksite, your employer must file an amended petition before those changes take effect. You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer and transfer your status.