H-1B Visa Research Data Scientist Jobs
Research Data Scientist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the theoretical and practical application standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a closely related field. Most research-focused employers file petitions in the annual cap, so timing your offer around the April lottery window matters.
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Hiring Salary: $3,946.70 - $4,993.25/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL AUGUST 1, 2028
The Researcher 2 performs a broad range of biological testing and procedures using standard scientific techniques and methods. This position primarily oversees infection, disease and/or immune response in small animals, such as advanced imaging equipment, and standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and reviews SOPs for assays to measure and detect pathogens and/or immune responses in cell lines, animal tissues, and/or fluids. Provides SOP training for new users on equipment or techniques.
- Designs, optimizes, and/or validates and/or equipment instrumentation by preparing a study design and qualification report.
- Measures the responses of pathogens in small animals to infection and/or therapeutics using classical approaches or more modern techniques such as imaging.
- Utilizes MS Office Suite products and statistical analysis tools to analyze and present data.
- Participates in writing manuscripts/reports pertaining to the data.
- Develops protocols and/or standard operating procedures for all techniques utilized.
- Prepares figures of data for publication.
- Contributes to writing and editing of papers and presentations needed for internal/external meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Virology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field. (Master’s Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Experience: Four (4) years of related research or laboratory experience in a laboratory environment OR Master’s Degree in Molecular Virology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Animal Science, or a related field and two (2) years of related research or laboratory experience. Must be able to pass the Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for work with Select Agents and Toxins. An annual physical exam is required, including TB testing, Hep B vaccination or positive titer, and tetanus vaccination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to conduct effective literature searches, analyze, and present data.
- Ability to utilize all MS Office Suite products, Sigma Plot, or other statistical software products.
- Ability to follow protocols and aid in protocol development for standard operating protocols.
- Ability to work in BSL2 or BSL 3 environment.
- Ability to observe and follow appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and performing Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and study protocols. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), safety glasses, lab coat, closed-toed or shoe covers, and nitrile gloves.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will occasionally be required to work weekends.
Market Range: 09
Hiring Salary: $3,946.70 - $4,993.25/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL AUGUST 1, 2028
The Researcher 2 performs a broad range of biological testing and procedures using standard scientific techniques and methods. This position primarily oversees infection, disease and/or immune response in small animals, such as advanced imaging equipment, and standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and reviews SOPs for assays to measure and detect pathogens and/or immune responses in cell lines, animal tissues, and/or fluids. Provides SOP training for new users on equipment or techniques.
- Designs, optimizes, and/or validates and/or equipment instrumentation by preparing a study design and qualification report.
- Measures the responses of pathogens in small animals to infection and/or therapeutics using classical approaches or more modern techniques such as imaging.
- Utilizes MS Office Suite products and statistical analysis tools to analyze and present data.
- Participates in writing manuscripts/reports pertaining to the data.
- Develops protocols and/or standard operating procedures for all techniques utilized.
- Prepares figures of data for publication.
- Contributes to writing and editing of papers and presentations needed for internal/external meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Virology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field. (Master’s Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Experience: Four (4) years of related research or laboratory experience in a laboratory environment OR Master’s Degree in Molecular Virology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Animal Science, or a related field and two (2) years of related research or laboratory experience. Must be able to pass the Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for work with Select Agents and Toxins. An annual physical exam is required, including TB testing, Hep B vaccination or positive titer, and tetanus vaccination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to conduct effective literature searches, analyze, and present data.
- Ability to utilize all MS Office Suite products, Sigma Plot, or other statistical software products.
- Ability to follow protocols and aid in protocol development for standard operating protocols.
- Ability to work in BSL2 or BSL 3 environment.
- Ability to observe and follow appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and performing Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and study protocols. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), safety glasses, lab coat, closed-toed or shoe covers, and nitrile gloves.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will occasionally be required to work weekends.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Data Scientist
Verify your degree maps directly
USCIS scrutinizes Research Data Scientist petitions when the degree field doesn't align with the role's core methods. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm your transcript covers statistics, machine learning, or quantitative research explicitly.
Target employers with R&D classifications
Universities, national labs, and federally funded research centers can file cap-exempt H-1B petitions year-round. If you're open to these settings, you bypass the lottery entirely and can start work immediately after USCIS approval.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by research data scientist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history with DOL. This tells you which companies have actually sponsored the role before, not just listed it.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before you enter salary discussions so you know the floor.
Confirm LCA job duties match your offer letter
DOL auditors compare the Labor Condition Application against your actual work assignment. Make sure your offer letter's described responsibilities align with what's filed, especially if your role spans multiple research domains or involves client-facing work.
Plan around the 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employer downsizes a research unit, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsor and file a transfer. Prioritize employers who can submit a concurrent petition quickly rather than waiting until the final weeks.
H-1B Visa Research Data Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Data Scientist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently classifies Research Data Scientist positions as specialty occupations because the work requires theoretical and applied knowledge in a specific field such as statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. Your employer's petition needs to document that a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field is a standard industry requirement for the role, not just preferred.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Research Data Scientist positions?
Technology companies, pharmaceutical firms, financial institutions, and research universities are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Cap-exempt sponsors like universities and nonprofit research organizations can file outside the lottery window. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by verified LCA filing history for research data scientist roles, so you can focus on companies that have actually sponsored the position before.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Research Data Scientist job seekers?
Most private-sector employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery capped at 85,000 slots. USCIS accepts registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you hold a U.S. master's degree or higher, your registration gets two chances at selection. Employers at qualifying universities or nonprofit research institutions can file cap-exempt petitions at any time, bypassing the lottery entirely.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if my research team is restructured?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to transfer your status to a new sponsoring employer once you've been in valid H-1B status for at least six months and the new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires. You can start work with the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not when it's approved. The 60-day grace period after termination applies if you need time to find that next sponsor.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Research Data Scientist?
Your employer's petition is stronger when it includes a detailed job description tying each core duty to a specific degree field, your academic transcripts or credential evaluation confirming degree equivalency, and evidence that similar roles in the industry require the same educational background. If your job involves proprietary research methodologies, a letter from a senior researcher or technical lead explaining the complexity of the work helps establish the specialty occupation standard with USCIS.