H-1B Visa Research Technician Jobs
Research Technician jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of laboratory science and strict specialty occupation standards. Employers filing an LCA must certify they're paying the DOL prevailing wage for your specific worksite. Roles grounded in biology, chemistry, or materials science and requiring a relevant bachelor's degree typically qualify.
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The research tech assists in experiments as part of a team of bio-medical researchers. They will also record experimental results and collaborate effectively with other team members.
Job Description
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Performs a variety of basic, analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, following established methods and procedures.
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Assist with data collection. (e.g. manage, service and operate research devices; record observations).
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Prepare internal reports related to research or lab operations.
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Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Required.
Laboratory experience preferred.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions In Requisition
1
Job Details
The research tech assists in experiments as part of a team of bio-medical researchers. They will also record experimental results and collaborate effectively with other team members.
Job Description
-
Performs a variety of basic, analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, following established methods and procedures.
-
Assist with data collection. (e.g. manage, service and operate research devices; record observations).
-
Prepare internal reports related to research or lab operations.
-
Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Required.
Laboratory experience preferred.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Technician
Align your degree to lab duties
Pull the O*NET profile for Research Technicians and map your degree field directly to the listed tasks. USCIS adjudicators look for a logical nexus between your specific discipline and the bench work the employer describes in the I-129 petition.
Verify your worksite LCA before starting
Each laboratory or research facility where you'll work needs its own certified LCA listing that exact address. If your employer has multiple campuses, confirm the LCA on file matches the site where you'll physically conduct experiments before your start date.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsors
Target employers with a documented history of H-1B filings in research and laboratory roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history so you can prioritize outreach toward organizations already familiar with the specialty occupation filing process.
Request a prevailing wage tier explanation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level your employer assigned before you receive an offer. Research Technician roles certified at Level I carry different implications for career trajectory than Level II or III, and the tier should reflect your actual responsibilities.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter early
If your credential is a three-year science degree or a foreign qualification, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying. Having the equivalency letter ready prevents delays when your employer's immigration counsel assembles the H-1B petition package.
Understand the 60-day grace period between positions
If your current research role ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new H-1B sponsoring employer. Your next employer must file a new I-129 petition, and you should not begin bench work at the new lab until that petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Research Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is structured. Research Technician roles grounded in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, or a related hard science discipline, and requiring at least a bachelor's degree in that specific field, typically qualify as specialty occupations. Employers strengthen the petition by writing job duties around degree-level scientific analysis rather than general laboratory support tasks.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Research Technician roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role type and location. Focusing your outreach on employers who have previously certified LCAs for research and laboratory positions saves time and targets organizations already comfortable with the specialty occupation documentation process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my research grant funding runs out?
Your H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer, not the funding source. If your position is eliminated when a grant ends, your status is no longer supported and the 60-day grace period begins. Some research institutions transfer employees to other funded projects or bridge positions, so clarifying your employer's internal policy before grant renewal decisions are made is practical preparation.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a different research campus?
Moving to a different worksite requires a new certified LCA listing that facility's address before you begin working there. USCIS may also require an amended I-129 petition depending on whether the move constitutes a material change in employment terms. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before physically relocating to a new lab building or campus.
How long can I work in the U.S. on an H-1B as a Research Technician?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Staying beyond six years requires pursuing an employment-based green card through PERM labor certification or another immigrant visa category. Many research employers sponsor green cards for technicians in specialized scientific disciplines.