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Biochemist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field. Employers filing H-1B visa petitions for biochemists must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL before USCIS can approve your petition.
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Requisition Number: FE04928
Department Name: 7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree
Required Related Experience
Research areas of interest include structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer and developmental biology.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. Extramural funding is not required; however applicants should have potential to develop a robust, extramurally funded research program. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research area complements existing departmental strengths in the structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer and developmental biology. Translational research programs that encompass aspects of both basic and clinical research are of special interest, particularly those that make use of mass spectroscopy-based approaches, advanced organoid models or spatial transcriptomic and bioinformatic approaches. The Department offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, with a strong graduate program, and extensive shared, state-of-the-art equipment. The University of Kentucky houses an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a federally supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and a Clinical and Translational Science Award. In addition, the University is undergoing a significant expansion of its biomedical research program.
Initial evaluation of applicants will begin June 26, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of current and future research (3 pages) (specific request 1), and teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) (specific request 2). Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee at: biochem@uky.edu.
For further information about the Department, please visit: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/biochemistry/
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply: 06/25/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Requisition Number: FE04928
Department Name: 7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree
Required Related Experience
Research areas of interest include structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer and developmental biology.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. Extramural funding is not required; however applicants should have potential to develop a robust, extramurally funded research program. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research area complements existing departmental strengths in the structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer and developmental biology. Translational research programs that encompass aspects of both basic and clinical research are of special interest, particularly those that make use of mass spectroscopy-based approaches, advanced organoid models or spatial transcriptomic and bioinformatic approaches. The Department offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, with a strong graduate program, and extensive shared, state-of-the-art equipment. The University of Kentucky houses an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a federally supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and a Clinical and Translational Science Award. In addition, the University is undergoing a significant expansion of its biomedical research program.
Initial evaluation of applicants will begin June 26, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of current and future research (3 pages) (specific request 1), and teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) (specific request 2). Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee at: biochem@uky.edu.
For further information about the Department, please visit: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/biochemistry/
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply: 06/25/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Align your degree to the exact role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the biochemist position. A chemistry degree supports a biochemist role, but a general biology degree may trigger an RFE. Request a specialty occupation opinion letter from your employer's attorney before the petition is filed.
Check LCA filings before applying
Search OFLC disclosure data to verify that a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for biochemist roles before. Employers without prior LCA history for your SOC code may be unfamiliar with the filing requirements, which extends your timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to target proven sponsors
Filter biochemist jobs on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in life sciences and research roles. This cuts your job search to employers who've already navigated DOL wage certification for your occupation.
Confirm wage level before accepting an offer
Run your job title and worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search to see the prevailing wage at each level. Accepting an offer below the Level I or II wage will require your employer to amend the LCA before USCIS approves the petition.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment early
If you're on STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for your OPT extension to remain valid through the H-1B cap-gap period. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your OPT expiration date, not after you've accepted the offer.
Check O*NET before describing your duties
Pull the O*NET occupational profile for biochemist to cross-reference your actual job duties against the standard definition. Petitions that list duties inconsistent with the O*NET profile are more likely to receive RFEs questioning specialty occupation status.
H-1B Visa Biochemist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a biochemist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Biochemist positions consistently qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties require that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, which biochemist roles typically satisfy without difficulty.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for biochemists?
Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, contract research organizations, universities, and government research labs are the most active H-1B sponsors for biochemist roles. You can browse biochemist positions filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on DOL Labor Condition Application filing data rather than self-reported claims.
Can a biochemist role be cap-exempt from the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies. Universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with universities, and government research institutions are cap-exempt. If you're a biochemist working at a qualifying institution, your employer can file an H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the lottery. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status with USCIS before assuming you're exempt.
What happens to my H-1B if I move from a research role to a managerial biochemist position?
A material change in duties, title, or worksite requires an amended H-1B petition. If your biochemist role shifts heavily toward management with minimal bench or research duties, USCIS may question whether specialty occupation status still applies. Your employer must file an amended I-129 with updated job duties and a new certified LCA reflecting any salary change before the change takes effect.
How does DOL prevailing wage affect biochemist H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify through the DOL that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your biochemist role at the specific worksite location and wage level. The wage level depends on your experience, education, and supervision. If the offered salary falls below the certified wage, the LCA won't be approved and USCIS won't adjudicate the petition.