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Data Integration Developer roles in the United States are typically available to international candidates through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees sponsorship, while the tech employer serves as your host organization.
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You will join the Diagnostic Assay Instrument Integration Development System. The purpose of this internship is to expand and scale assay menu capabilities on a diagnostic assay development system, comprised of robotics and instrumentation. The intern will support integration of new assay sequences into the system and develop backend data processing and visualization tools to improve workflow efficiency, data visibility, and scalability.
Timeframe: June 1 to August 7, full time (40 hrs/week) or full time, with possible longer-term opportunities. This role is in-person in Westbrook, Maine. To qualify for our program, you must be actively enrolled as a student beyond the summer program.
Goals to accomplish:
- Coordinate with cross-functional engineers to understand assay requirements and translate them into executable machine sequences
- Program and validate new assay workflows on the development system using Inductive Automation’s Ignition HMI
- Develop automated backend data processing pipelines using Python
- Create data visualization tools to improve insight into assay performance and reagent lot-to-lot variation using Python and/or JMP statistical methods
- Improve or extend the Ignition HMI to support new workflows
- Document processes and train assay/operations teams on new tools and workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Skills: Applicants will ideally have:
- Experience in instrument control or robotics with a focus on embedded systems
- Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git/GitHub)
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Experience working with laboratory instrumentation, automation systems, or data acquisition workflows
- Experience with statistical data analysis (JMP)
- Familiarity with Ignition (SCADA / UI development)
Things you will learn:
- Systems-level approach to assay development and characterization
- Translating assay requirements into automated machine workflows
- Backend data automation and visualization tool development
- Working within a cross-functional engineering environment
- Fundamentals of assay characterization and slide-based analyzer systems
- Practical application of software development in a regulated laboratory environment
COMPENSATION
- Salary is $25.00/hr
- Start contributing to a 401k
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
INTRODUCTION
You will join the Diagnostic Assay Instrument Integration Development System. The purpose of this internship is to expand and scale assay menu capabilities on a diagnostic assay development system, comprised of robotics and instrumentation. The intern will support integration of new assay sequences into the system and develop backend data processing and visualization tools to improve workflow efficiency, data visibility, and scalability.
Timeframe: June 1 to August 7, full time (40 hrs/week) or full time, with possible longer-term opportunities. This role is in-person in Westbrook, Maine. To qualify for our program, you must be actively enrolled as a student beyond the summer program.
Goals to accomplish:
- Coordinate with cross-functional engineers to understand assay requirements and translate them into executable machine sequences
- Program and validate new assay workflows on the development system using Inductive Automation’s Ignition HMI
- Develop automated backend data processing pipelines using Python
- Create data visualization tools to improve insight into assay performance and reagent lot-to-lot variation using Python and/or JMP statistical methods
- Improve or extend the Ignition HMI to support new workflows
- Document processes and train assay/operations teams on new tools and workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Skills: Applicants will ideally have:
- Experience in instrument control or robotics with a focus on embedded systems
- Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git/GitHub)
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Experience working with laboratory instrumentation, automation systems, or data acquisition workflows
- Experience with statistical data analysis (JMP)
- Familiarity with Ignition (SCADA / UI development)
Things you will learn:
- Systems-level approach to assay development and characterization
- Translating assay requirements into automated machine workflows
- Backend data automation and visualization tool development
- Working within a cross-functional engineering environment
- Fundamentals of assay characterization and slide-based analyzer systems
- Practical application of software development in a regulated laboratory environment
COMPENSATION
- Salary is $25.00/hr
- Start contributing to a 401k
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Integration Developer
Document your ETL and pipeline specializations
Compile project portfolios showing hands-on work with tools like Talend, Informatica, or Apache NiFi. Designated sponsors evaluate your technical background against the training plan, so specific deliverables carry more weight than job titles.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee is for graduates with at least one year of relevant work experience. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays that can push back your start date.
Search Migrate Mate to find host employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in data and software roles. Filtering by role type and location narrows your list to organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the host employer will sign your training plan
Before accepting an offer, verify the employer will complete a structured training plan (Form DS-7002). Many companies treat J-1 hosting as unfamiliar territory, so raising this during negotiations prevents last-minute program withdrawals.
Check the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Data Integration Developer roles funded by government grants or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
Align your training plan with OFLC Wage Search benchmarks
Designated sponsors verify that your compensation meets prevailing wage standards for your role and location. Cross-reference your offered salary against OFLC Wage Search data for your SOC code before your sponsor submits the DS-2019.
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Find Data Integration Developer JobsData Integration Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Data Integration Developer role?
Most Data Integration Developers qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have a relevant degree plus at least one year of post-graduation work experience, or under the J-1 Intern category if they are currently enrolled in a degree program. The Trainee category suits mid-career professionals building advanced ETL, pipeline, or data warehouse skills at a U.S. host organization.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as your host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your exchange period.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Data Integration Developer?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in technical and data roles. Many employers are open to hosting but are unfamiliar with the process, so targeting organizations already active in exchange programs significantly reduces the time spent educating hiring managers about DS-2019 requirements.
Does a Data Integration Developer placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and nationality. If your exchange is funded by the U.S. government or your home government, or if your home country lists data integration or software development skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) may apply. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What does the training plan need to include for a J-1 data role?
Form DS-7002 must outline the specific skills, tools, and competencies you will develop, such as data pipeline architecture, ETL process optimization, or cloud data integration. It must include a week-by-week or phase-by-phase breakdown, supervision details, and evaluation checkpoints. Both you and the host employer sign it, and the designated sponsor reviews it before issuing the DS-2019.
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