H-1B Visa Research Specialist Jobs
Research Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as biology, social sciences, or public health. Employers in academia, pharma, and government contracting file H-1B petitions regularly for this title, making it a viable path to long-term U.S. work authorization.
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Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health.
Associate Research Support Specialist:
- Evaluate escalated business incidents to ensure that information provided is complete and displays a clear definition of the issue.
- Determine the appropriate assignment group for incident based on incident protocols.
- Decide the next steps needed to bring an issue to resolution.
- Research the applicable source systems to figure out the nature of the issue.
- Identify which business areas need to be engaged to bring the issue to resolution.
- Provide clear and complete work notes so users clearly understand the progress and status of every incident.
- Ensure a root cause is identified for each issue; the correction is made, and any required cleanup of data is completed.
- Analyze and refine data extracts to create reports.
Qualifications - External
Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health.
Associate Research Support Specialist:
- Evaluate escalated business incidents to ensure that information provided is complete and displays a clear definition of the issue.
- Determine the appropriate assignment group for incident based on incident protocols.
- Decide the next steps needed to bring an issue to resolution.
- Research the applicable source systems to figure out the nature of the issue.
- Identify which business areas need to be engaged to bring the issue to resolution.
- Provide clear and complete work notes so users clearly understand the progress and status of every incident.
- Ensure a root cause is identified for each issue; the correction is made, and any required cleanup of data is completed.
- Analyze and refine data extracts to create reports.
Experience:
Preferred 1-2 years working in healthcare/office setting, or relevant internship or co-op work experience
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to follow detailed policies and procedures.
- Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Skills in MS Office applications and data management including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Access required.
Education:
Bachelors Degree preferred.
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
Description - External
Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health.
Associate Research Support Specialist:
- Evaluate escalated business incidents to ensure that information provided is complete and displays a clear definition of the issue.
- Determine the appropriate assignment group for incident based on incident protocols.
- Decide the next steps needed to bring an issue to resolution.
- Research the applicable source systems to figure out the nature of the issue.
- Identify which business areas need to be engaged to bring the issue to resolution.
- Provide clear and complete work notes so users clearly understand the progress and status of every incident.
- Ensure a root cause is identified for each issue; the correction is made, and any required cleanup of data is completed.
- Analyze and refine data extracts to create reports.
Qualifications - External
Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health.
Associate Research Support Specialist:
- Evaluate escalated business incidents to ensure that information provided is complete and displays a clear definition of the issue.
- Determine the appropriate assignment group for incident based on incident protocols.
- Decide the next steps needed to bring an issue to resolution.
- Research the applicable source systems to figure out the nature of the issue.
- Identify which business areas need to be engaged to bring the issue to resolution.
- Provide clear and complete work notes so users clearly understand the progress and status of every incident.
- Ensure a root cause is identified for each issue; the correction is made, and any required cleanup of data is completed.
- Analyze and refine data extracts to create reports.
Experience:
Preferred 1-2 years working in healthcare/office setting, or relevant internship or co-op work experience
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to follow detailed policies and procedures.
- Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Skills in MS Office applications and data management including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Access required.
Education:
Bachelors Degree preferred.
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Specialist
Align your degree to the role
Your degree field must directly correspond to Research Specialist duties. A general science degree supporting a highly specialized lab role can trigger an RFE from USCIS, so tailor your resume to make the degree-to-job connection explicit before applying.
Target E-Verify enrolled research employers
Universities, NIH-funded labs, and federal contractors must be enrolled in E-Verify, which also signals routine H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Filter your search to these employer types to avoid organizations that have never navigated the sponsorship process.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage ranges for Research Specialist before your offer conversation.
Verify your role qualifies using O*NET
Not every Research Specialist position meets the specialty occupation threshold. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific occupation code and confirm the listed education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any field.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsors with LCA history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Research Specialist openings by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This removes guesswork about whether a company has actually sponsored this role before.
Start the LCA process before your OPT expires
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. Build at least three to four weeks of LCA certification time into your timeline so the petition reaches USCIS before your work authorization lapses.
H-1B Visa Research Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Research Specialist role qualifies when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field directly related to the job, such as biology, epidemiology, or psychology. Roles where any degree satisfies the requirement regardless of field are more vulnerable to USCIS RFEs on specialty occupation grounds. Your offer letter and job description should spell out the degree requirement precisely.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Research Specialists?
Universities and academic medical centers are the most consistent sponsors because many qualify as cap-exempt institutions, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, government contractors, and public health organizations also sponsor regularly. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with active LCA filing history for Research Specialist positions.
What does cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship mean for Research Specialist jobs?
Cap-exempt employers, primarily universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with universities, and government research entities, can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the lottery. If you're hired directly by a qualifying institution, your petition bypasses the 65,000 and 20,000 cap slots entirely. This matters significantly for Research Specialists, since a large share of research roles sit within cap-exempt academic or nonprofit settings.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Research Specialist job seekers at for-profit employers?
For-profit employers in biotech, pharma, and private research firms are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery held each April for an October 1 start date. USCIS first selects from the advanced degree pool, then from the regular cap. Registrations are submitted in March, so you need a job offer finalized well before then. Timing your job search around this window is critical if your target employer isn't cap-exempt.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Research Specialist employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must still file Form I-129 and a certified LCA for your new position. Confirm the new role still meets specialty occupation requirements before the transfer, since the job duties and wage level reset with each petition.