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Research Associate roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when tied to a specific scientific or social science discipline requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Universities, research hospitals, biotech firms, and federal contractors are the most active sponsors. No lottery exemption applies unless your employer is a nonprofit research organization or university.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting collected data. The Research Associate 3 will adhere to Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF) guidelines when presenting research outcomes and ensure that the highest quality of research is performed. Estimated salary range for this position is $58,494.88 - $76,043.34 / year depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- Masters.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Collab Inst Training Init.
Additional Qualifications:
- CITI certification required within 30 days of hire.
- While a Master’s degree of Science is a minimum requirement, candidates with PhD and MD degrees (especially those who completed their residency programs) are preferred.
- Candidates must be highly organized with strong analytical, research, math and statistical skills as well as had previous experience working in an academic and/or scientific setting.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
INTRODUCTION
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting collected data. The Research Associate 3 will adhere to Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF) guidelines when presenting research outcomes and ensure that the highest quality of research is performed. Estimated salary range for this position is $58,494.88 - $76,043.34 / year depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- Masters.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Collab Inst Training Init.
Additional Qualifications:
- CITI certification required within 30 days of hire.
- While a Master’s degree of Science is a minimum requirement, candidates with PhD and MD degrees (especially those who completed their residency programs) are preferred.
- Candidates must be highly organized with strong analytical, research, math and statistical skills as well as had previous experience working in an academic and/or scientific setting.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Associate
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Research Associate position. A biology degree supporting a clinical research role clears the bar; a general business degree rarely does. Review the job description against your transcript before applying.
Target cap-exempt research institutions first
Nonprofits affiliated with universities and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-cap lottery. Identify whether a prospective employer holds cap-exempt status before you spend months pursuing a role that requires lottery selection.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Research Associate roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing history confirms the employer has sponsored the role before, cutting your outreach list to realistic targets.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your offer through the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before accepting. A salary below Level I can stall or block LCA certification.
Secure O*NET documentation for specialty occupation proof
USCIS officers scrutinize Research Associate petitions because the title spans multiple disciplines. Pull your occupation's O*NET profile and confirm the listed entry-level education requirement is a bachelor's degree or higher. Include it in your petition package to preempt an RFE.
File premium processing if your OPT end date is near
Standard H-1B adjudication can stretch beyond your OPT expiration. If your EAD expires within four to five months of your petition's filing date, request premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid a status gap.
H-1B Visa Research Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer frames the position. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as biology, chemistry, psychology, or public health. A Research Associate posting that accepts any degree or substitutes years of experience for education can fail the specialty occupation test. Make sure the job description lists a specific degree field before pursuing sponsorship.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Research Associate positions?
Universities, academic medical centers, government-affiliated research institutes, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations are the most consistent sponsors for Research Associate roles. Nonprofits affiliated with universities may qualify as cap-exempt, letting them file outside the annual lottery. You can browse employers with active H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Research Associate role at a different employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B is valid and your previous employer filed in good faith. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 covering the specific Research Associate duties and location. You don't need to restart from the lottery.
How does a Research Associate's job level affect the H-1B prevailing wage requirement?
DOL assigns wage levels from I to IV based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Most entry-level Research Associate roles are classified at Level I or II, which carry lower prevailing wage floors. If your employer designates the role at a higher level to justify a competitive salary, the LCA must reflect that level and your actual duties must match it, or USCIS may issue an RFE.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Research Associate position?
Include a detailed duties letter that maps each core function to a specific degree field, your official transcripts confirming your major, any published research or co-authorship that reinforces subject-matter expertise, and the O*NET profile for your occupation code showing a bachelor's degree as the standard entry requirement. If your degree is from outside the U.S., attach a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service.