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Associate Scientist jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are a direct path for Singaporean nationals with life sciences or chemistry degrees to work in U.S. research and development roles. No lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so your timeline depends on the employer's LCA, not a random draw.
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We are seeking a (Senior) Research Associate to join our Life Sciences team. This role will focus on formulating lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), functionalizing them with targeting ligands, and characterizing the resulting targeted LNPs (tLNPs). The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in LNP formulation and characterization, bioconjugation, protein characterization, and automation technologies. Your work will unlock new understandings in the delivery space by enabling a high-throughput closed-loop screening cascade for tLNPs. This position will work closely with others across the protein, cell biology, automation, chemistry machine learning, and data science teams to help establish high-throughput next-generation tools for targeted nucleic acid delivery.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, execute, and characterize (DLS, ribogreen, TNS, etc.) LNP formulations across multiple scales and mixing modalities
Develop and refine high-throughput ligand conjugation and purification methods, employing automation and robotics to increase throughput
Collaborate with cell assay and antibody specialists to screen hits across a variety of tissue targets in in vivo models
Collaborate with chemists, biologists, engineers, and data scientists to document systems, share insights, and refine best practices in autonomous flow chemistry
* Write, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both existing and new lab processes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 3+ years, or BSc with 5+ years, of hands-on experience in targeted LNP production, or related experience. Industry experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of bioanalytical techniques (e.g., DLS, fluorescence spectroscopy, electrophoresis, in vitro assays)
Experience with protein and antibody design and characterization
Familiarity with automation and high-throughput workflows
* Excellent troubleshooting, communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams
COMPENSATION
We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.
U.S. BENEFITS
Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program.
INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS
Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market.
EXPECTED BASE SALARY RANGE
$80,000 USD - $118,000 USD
ABOUT LILA
Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves. LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Guided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
WE’RE ALL IN
Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Information you provide during your application process will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
A NOTE TO AGENCIES
Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a (Senior) Research Associate to join our Life Sciences team. This role will focus on formulating lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), functionalizing them with targeting ligands, and characterizing the resulting targeted LNPs (tLNPs). The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in LNP formulation and characterization, bioconjugation, protein characterization, and automation technologies. Your work will unlock new understandings in the delivery space by enabling a high-throughput closed-loop screening cascade for tLNPs. This position will work closely with others across the protein, cell biology, automation, chemistry machine learning, and data science teams to help establish high-throughput next-generation tools for targeted nucleic acid delivery.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, execute, and characterize (DLS, ribogreen, TNS, etc.) LNP formulations across multiple scales and mixing modalities
Develop and refine high-throughput ligand conjugation and purification methods, employing automation and robotics to increase throughput
Collaborate with cell assay and antibody specialists to screen hits across a variety of tissue targets in in vivo models
Collaborate with chemists, biologists, engineers, and data scientists to document systems, share insights, and refine best practices in autonomous flow chemistry
* Write, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both existing and new lab processes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 3+ years, or BSc with 5+ years, of hands-on experience in targeted LNP production, or related experience. Industry experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of bioanalytical techniques (e.g., DLS, fluorescence spectroscopy, electrophoresis, in vitro assays)
Experience with protein and antibody design and characterization
Familiarity with automation and high-throughput workflows
* Excellent troubleshooting, communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams
COMPENSATION
We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.
U.S. BENEFITS
Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program.
INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS
Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market.
EXPECTED BASE SALARY RANGE
$80,000 USD - $118,000 USD
ABOUT LILA
Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves. LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Guided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
WE’RE ALL IN
Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Information you provide during your application process will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
A NOTE TO AGENCIES
Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Scientist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. For Associate Scientist roles, that typically means biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, or a closely related discipline. A general science degree alone may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard without supporting coursework documentation.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Associate Scientist or related research roles. Employers already familiar with H-1B1 visa LCA filings are far less likely to stall your offer over unfamiliarity with the Singapore-specific process.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Associate Scientist job listings by employers with documented H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship history, pulling directly from DOL Labor Condition Application data so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored before.
Clarify the LCA wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation and location. Ask explicitly whether they're filing at wage Level I or II for Associate Scientist, since Level I positions sometimes draw scrutiny at the consulate for not reflecting genuine specialty work.
Prepare your credentials for consular review early
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 Singapore applications are adjudicated at a U.S. consulate, not by USCIS. Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and any relevant lab certifications before your employer finalizes the LCA, since consular officers will assess your qualifications directly during the interview.
Cross-reference your job duties with O*NET
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target job title and confirm the listed typical duties align with what your employer's offer letter describes. Discrepancies between your actual role and the O*NET standard can trigger questions about whether the position genuinely qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as biochemistry, molecular biology, or chemistry. Employers document this requirement in the Labor Condition Application. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted, regardless of field, typically fail the specialty occupation standard, so the offer letter and job description both matter.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for Associate Scientist roles?
H-1B1 Singapore skips the lottery entirely and is adjudicated at the consulate rather than by USCIS, which removes months of petition processing time. The annual cap of 5,400 visas for Singapore nationals has never filled, so availability isn't a practical concern. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, meaning you can't pursue a green card while holding H-1B1 status without careful planning.
How do I find Associate Scientist employers who already understand H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Migrate Mate surfaces Associate Scientist job listings filtered by employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship history using DOL Labor Condition Application data. This matters because many employers in life sciences sponsor H-1B but have never processed an H-1B1, and unfamiliarity can slow or kill an offer even when the role clearly qualifies.
Can I switch to a different employer after starting on H-1B1 Singapore status?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new Labor Condition Application and a new consular appointment. There's no H-1B portability equivalent for H-1B1 visa, so you can't start working for a new employer as soon as a petition is received. Plan your transition timeline to account for LCA certification and consular processing before your current role ends.
What documentation do consular officers typically review for an Associate Scientist H-1B1 application?
Officers assess whether your academic credentials match the specialty occupation definition. Bring official transcripts, your degree certificate, the certified Labor Condition Application, and your employer's offer letter detailing your specific research duties. If your degree is from a Singaporean university, having an academic equivalency statement prepared can preempt questions about how your qualification maps to U.S. degree standards.