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Process Associate jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at an important crossroads: employers vary widely in how they structure these roles, and whether a position qualifies as a specialty occupation depends on the degree requirements built into the job description. Knowing what to look for before you apply saves significant time in the sponsorship process.
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This position is primarily responsible for performing routine tasks related to the development of site-specific products and/or processes with limited supervision. This position will also support the technical needs of the department as they relate to site specific products and/or processes. Duties and level of responsibility will be based on previous experience and demonstrated ability to provide consistent results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible to perform downstream operations independently or with minimal supervision.
- Responsible for preparing necessary materials (buffer, packed columns, filters) in support of downstream activities.
- Execute experiments, with minimal supervision, designed by senior team members.
- Responsible for the proper use of equipment and perform cleaning of the equipment as required.
- Maintain complete and detailed lab notebooks and other documentation.
- Contribute to evaluation and implementation of process improvements (process troubleshooting, evaluating new methods, techniques).
- Participate in department and team meetings and reports on status.
- Assist and may independently execute assays to characterize processes such as (ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, Flow Cytometry, SDS-page, Western Blot, Total protein and DNA, etc.).
- Complete Purchase Order requests and restock supplies as needed to maintain inventory of critical reagents and materials, may be required to work cross-functionally.
- Train junior team members in all aspects of current responsibilities, with direction from senior team members.
- May assist in the development of manufacturing documentation with limited scope, and full oversight from senior team members.
- As needed, support and perform necessary operations to manufacture materials needed for commercial and collaborator evaluation and pre-clinical studies, including assembly and sterilization of single-use materials.
- Assist on projects of moderate scope, with execution of pre-defined test variables supervised.
- Perform necessary operations to maintain laboratory infrastructure.
- Carry out tasks in support of ongoing experiments and runs in PD.
Requirements
- Degree in the life sciences with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Scientific understanding of protein purification technologies and ability to learn and explore new approaches to improve existent processes. Understand and apply scale-up principles and strategies.
- Experienced in protein and/or viral particle purification methods that include cell culture supernatant harvest and clarification, column/membrane chromatography (AEX, CEX, affinity, HIC, mixed-mode, and SEC), filtration technologies (UF/DF, Dead-end, etc.).
- Experience with operating AKTA Systems or similar chromatography systems.
- Prepare solutions required for production.
- Perform lab-scale and/or pilot-scale experiments to support process development and optimization of different unit operations (filtration, chromatography).
- Interact with upstream and analytical functional teams to determine appropriate method for protein purification.
- Actively engage in scientific and technical discussions.
- Draft and execute SOPs, BPRs.
- Superb documentation and organizational skills, often providing summaries and generating development reports.
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with late-stage product development as well as the statistical design of experiments is a plus.
- Experience with upstream techniques and performing analytical assays is a plus.
- Experience with QbD and JMP software is a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in a sanitized laboratory setting and routinely uses standard medical and research equipment such as centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, microscopes, incubators, pipettes and computers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood, viruses (e.g., HIV-1), bacteria, body fluids and/or other tissues which may be infectious and have the potential to cause disease. Employees entering and leaving the laboratory must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as scrubs, coveralls, masks, face shield, glasses and gloves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
COMPENSATION
- The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $42.99/hr - $50.60/hr, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions.
Miltenyi Biotec is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law.
Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
YOUR ROLE:
This position is primarily responsible for performing routine tasks related to the development of site-specific products and/or processes with limited supervision. This position will also support the technical needs of the department as they relate to site specific products and/or processes. Duties and level of responsibility will be based on previous experience and demonstrated ability to provide consistent results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible to perform downstream operations independently or with minimal supervision.
- Responsible for preparing necessary materials (buffer, packed columns, filters) in support of downstream activities.
- Execute experiments, with minimal supervision, designed by senior team members.
- Responsible for the proper use of equipment and perform cleaning of the equipment as required.
- Maintain complete and detailed lab notebooks and other documentation.
- Contribute to evaluation and implementation of process improvements (process troubleshooting, evaluating new methods, techniques).
- Participate in department and team meetings and reports on status.
- Assist and may independently execute assays to characterize processes such as (ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, Flow Cytometry, SDS-page, Western Blot, Total protein and DNA, etc.).
- Complete Purchase Order requests and restock supplies as needed to maintain inventory of critical reagents and materials, may be required to work cross-functionally.
- Train junior team members in all aspects of current responsibilities, with direction from senior team members.
- May assist in the development of manufacturing documentation with limited scope, and full oversight from senior team members.
- As needed, support and perform necessary operations to manufacture materials needed for commercial and collaborator evaluation and pre-clinical studies, including assembly and sterilization of single-use materials.
- Assist on projects of moderate scope, with execution of pre-defined test variables supervised.
- Perform necessary operations to maintain laboratory infrastructure.
- Carry out tasks in support of ongoing experiments and runs in PD.
Requirements
- Degree in the life sciences with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Scientific understanding of protein purification technologies and ability to learn and explore new approaches to improve existent processes. Understand and apply scale-up principles and strategies.
- Experienced in protein and/or viral particle purification methods that include cell culture supernatant harvest and clarification, column/membrane chromatography (AEX, CEX, affinity, HIC, mixed-mode, and SEC), filtration technologies (UF/DF, Dead-end, etc.).
- Experience with operating AKTA Systems or similar chromatography systems.
- Prepare solutions required for production.
- Perform lab-scale and/or pilot-scale experiments to support process development and optimization of different unit operations (filtration, chromatography).
- Interact with upstream and analytical functional teams to determine appropriate method for protein purification.
- Actively engage in scientific and technical discussions.
- Draft and execute SOPs, BPRs.
- Superb documentation and organizational skills, often providing summaries and generating development reports.
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with late-stage product development as well as the statistical design of experiments is a plus.
- Experience with upstream techniques and performing analytical assays is a plus.
- Experience with QbD and JMP software is a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in a sanitized laboratory setting and routinely uses standard medical and research equipment such as centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, microscopes, incubators, pipettes and computers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood, viruses (e.g., HIV-1), bacteria, body fluids and/or other tissues which may be infectious and have the potential to cause disease. Employees entering and leaving the laboratory must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as scrubs, coveralls, masks, face shield, glasses and gloves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
COMPENSATION
- The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $42.99/hr - $50.60/hr, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions.
Miltenyi Biotec is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law.
Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Process Associate
Verify your role's specialty occupation standing
Pull the O*NET profile for your Process Associate title and confirm the typical education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Bring documentation showing your duties align with that degree requirement before your employer files with USCIS.
Target employers with LCA-verified H-1B history
Search Migrate Mate's job board to find employers with verified LCA filing history for Process Associate roles. Employers who have filed before understand the specialty occupation documentation burden and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Align your resume to degree-level process duties
Frame your experience around analytical, compliance, or workflow optimization responsibilities that directly map to your degree field. Employers need to justify specialty occupation status to USCIS, and your resume is the first document that shapes their filing strategy.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your Process Associate role spans multiple client sites or locations, your employer must file a separate certified LCA with DOL for each worksite. Confirm this during offer negotiations so your authorization isn't disrupted when your assignment shifts between locations.
Account for cap selection timing in your offer
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so negotiate your start date with that uncertainty in mind. If you're not currently in H-1B status, build a buffer into your expected start date and discuss contingency plans with your employer before signing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific Process Associate SOC code and metropolitan area using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects both sides.
H-1B Visa Process Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Process Associate position qualifies as a specialty occupation only if the employer structures it to require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as business administration, industrial engineering, or operations management. Generic process roles built around clerical tasks won't meet USCIS's standard. Ask to see the job description and confirm the degree requirement is stated as mandatory, not preferred.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Process Associate roles?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA filing history searchable by role and location. This tells you which companies have gone through the DOL certification process for similar positions, so you're not relying on a recruiter's vague assurances about sponsorship willingness.
How long does H-1B status last for a Process Associate, and can it be extended?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval. You can extend to a six-year maximum in additional three-year increments. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have a qualifying green card application pending at a specific stage, so plan your long-term immigration strategy before you hit that ceiling.
What happens if my Process Associate role moves to a new client site mid-H-1B?
Your employer must file a new certified LCA with DOL for each worksite not already covered. Working at an unlisted location before that LCA is certified puts your H-1B compliance at risk. If your role involves rotating client assignments, confirm your employer has a protocol for filing amended LCAs before you accept the position.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and your degree certificate, a detailed letter from your employer outlining degree-specific duties, and any professional certifications relevant to your process discipline. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation done by a NACES-member organization ahead of time so USCIS sees an equivalency determination already in the file.