H-1B1 Chile Visa Research Associate Jobs
Research Associate jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to the U.S. consulate. Employers in academic research, biotech, and policy institutes regularly sponsor this role.
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We are seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Healthcare Equity Research Associate to evaluate evolving, disruptive themes and innovation led by private healthcare companies, typically venture-backed Series A-C. The role will focus on Medical Devices and Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics, combining thematic research, company diligence, private-market intelligence, and direct executive engagement to develop differentiated, investment-relevant insights.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Equity & Market Research: Evaluate market evolution across clinical unmet need, technology, scientific maturity, business models, adoption, and competitive dynamics. Frame the key debates within the investor community and develop prospective, evidence-based views and models for market size, growth, and long-term durability.
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Company Evaluation: Research private companies within priority subsectors; assess positioning, product and technology differentiation, clinical and commercial evidence, management quality, business model, competitive advantage, and strategic potential. Develop investment-oriented company profiles and diligence frameworks.
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Private-Market Capital Assessment: Track venture investment, financing rounds, investor syndicates, strategic investments, M&A, valuations where available, and deal flow. Assess how capital formation and the financing environment influence competitive intensity, innovation cycles, and prospective category leaders.
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Direct Company Engagement: Source, screen, and build relationships with private companies. Prepare for and facilitate discussions with founders and C-suite executives through direct outreach, conferences, and referrals. Develop executive briefs and targeted diligence questions, and represent the team with credibility and professionalism.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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2-6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, buy-side or sell-side equity research, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or a related healthcare investment or strategy role.
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Understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, with experience in Medical Devices and/or Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics strongly preferred.
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Ability to engage with technical, scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and financial content and translate it into clear investment implications.
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Working knowledge of the private-market investment process and the diligence questions typically evaluated by institutional investors.
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Strong research, financial modeling, market-sizing, written communication, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A self-starter who is collaborative, resourceful in finding and validating data, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. The successful candidate will synthesize complex information quickly, form a distinctive perspective, and support conclusions with defensible, well-structured arguments. They will demonstrate sound judgment, intellectual rigor, executive presence, and the gravitas to engage credibly with senior executives, investors, and industry experts while contributing effectively within a team.
You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards and ethical use.
LOCATION
United States - New York
COMPENSATION
The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
- United States - New York - New York min USD 126250 - max USD 148750 /annum
The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.
JOIN US
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Healthcare Equity Research Associate to evaluate evolving, disruptive themes and innovation led by private healthcare companies, typically venture-backed Series A-C. The role will focus on Medical Devices and Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics, combining thematic research, company diligence, private-market intelligence, and direct executive engagement to develop differentiated, investment-relevant insights.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Equity & Market Research: Evaluate market evolution across clinical unmet need, technology, scientific maturity, business models, adoption, and competitive dynamics. Frame the key debates within the investor community and develop prospective, evidence-based views and models for market size, growth, and long-term durability.
-
Company Evaluation: Research private companies within priority subsectors; assess positioning, product and technology differentiation, clinical and commercial evidence, management quality, business model, competitive advantage, and strategic potential. Develop investment-oriented company profiles and diligence frameworks.
-
Private-Market Capital Assessment: Track venture investment, financing rounds, investor syndicates, strategic investments, M&A, valuations where available, and deal flow. Assess how capital formation and the financing environment influence competitive intensity, innovation cycles, and prospective category leaders.
-
Direct Company Engagement: Source, screen, and build relationships with private companies. Prepare for and facilitate discussions with founders and C-suite executives through direct outreach, conferences, and referrals. Develop executive briefs and targeted diligence questions, and represent the team with credibility and professionalism.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
2-6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, buy-side or sell-side equity research, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or a related healthcare investment or strategy role.
-
Understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, with experience in Medical Devices and/or Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics strongly preferred.
-
Ability to engage with technical, scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and financial content and translate it into clear investment implications.
-
Working knowledge of the private-market investment process and the diligence questions typically evaluated by institutional investors.
-
Strong research, financial modeling, market-sizing, written communication, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A self-starter who is collaborative, resourceful in finding and validating data, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. The successful candidate will synthesize complex information quickly, form a distinctive perspective, and support conclusions with defensible, well-structured arguments. They will demonstrate sound judgment, intellectual rigor, executive presence, and the gravitas to engage credibly with senior executives, investors, and industry experts while contributing effectively within a team.
You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards and ethical use.
LOCATION
United States - New York
COMPENSATION
The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
- United States - New York - New York min USD 126250 - max USD 148750 /annum
The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.
JOIN US
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Research Associate
Verify your degree field matches the role
The H-1B1 Chile visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific field of study. A research associate position must connect directly to your degree, so confirm that alignment before applying to avoid a consular denial.
Search OFLC LCA filings for research sponsors
Pull the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data and filter by SOC code 19-4000 series to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for research associate roles under H-1B1 visa.
Find H-1B1 Chile employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you can target research employers who have actually sponsored Chilean nationals rather than guessing from a general job board.
Ask employers about in-house LCA filing capacity
Many academic labs and smaller biotech firms have filed H-1B visa petitions but have no experience with H-1B1 Chile. Confirm that your prospective employer's HR or legal team can file the LCA with DOL and support a consular application before you accept an offer.
Secure a certified LCA before your consulate appointment
Unlike the H-1B, there is no USCIS I-129 petition for H-1B1 Chile. Your employer must obtain a DOL-certified LCA, and you bring that certification directly to your visa interview. Without it, the consular officer cannot issue the visa.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation standing
Consular officers evaluate whether your research associate role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Use O*NET to pull the official occupation profile and required education level for your specific research domain to support that determination at the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do research associate jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Most research associate positions qualify when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related scientific, technical, or analytical field. The key is that your specific degree must be the normal minimum for entry into the position, not just preferred. Generic research roles that accept any bachelor's degree can face scrutiny at the consulate, so your employer's job description should specify the required discipline.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for research associate roles?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and processes through consular interview rather than a USCIS petition. There is a dedicated annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals that has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B1 does not inherently allow dual intent, so your nonimmigrant intent matters more during the consulate interview for a research role that could otherwise lead to an immigrant visa pathway.
How do I find research employers who will sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces job listings tied to verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you can identify universities, biotech firms, and policy institutes that have already navigated the DOL certification process for Chilean nationals in research roles, rather than approaching employers who are unfamiliar with the visa category.
Can my H-1B1 Chile status be renewed if my research contract extends?
Yes, H-1B1 Chile status is issued in one-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain qualifying employment in a specialty occupation. Your employer files a new LCA with DOL for each renewal period, and you return to the consulate for a new visa stamp before or after each expiration, depending on whether you remain in valid status inside the U.S.
Does my employer need prior H-1B1 Chile experience to sponsor me as a research associate?
No prior experience is required, but your employer must be willing and able to file a Labor Condition Application through the DOL's FLAG system and support your consular appointment with certified documentation. Many academic research institutions sponsor international researchers regularly and can add H-1B1 Chile to their existing process. Smaller labs may need external immigration counsel to handle the LCA filing correctly.