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Field Services Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and coordinate with your host employer to structure a training plan aligned with your engineering discipline.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer who will play a pivotal role supporting our growing customer base in the Canada and part of the Great Lakes region. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer support and winning for the team. We are looking for someone with experience troubleshooting instrument issues involving software, hardware and chemistry. Ability to repair and maintenance instruments in the field. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Field Service Engineering and will be a remote role based in Canada. If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Providing onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers
- Identifying root causes and resolving product issues in the field with support when needed
- Displaying professionalism, understanding, tact and technical knowledge in all customer interactions
- Implementing and following policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.
- Utilizing service CRM software to accurately document work in a timely manner
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or Masters with 1+ years of relevant experience in Field Service, engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field (or equivalent combination of education and industry experience)
- Experience with NGS sequencing instrument and sequencing run set up preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot issues with complex laboratory equipment involving chemistry, software and hardware
- Strong time management, problem solving, organizational and relationship building skills
- Experience servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics, fluid handling and thermal systems
- Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches preferred
- Proficient with data collection and analysis tools (eg: in MATLAB, Python, C++ or Java) preferred
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy helpful
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including technical writing abilities
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
- Demonstrated account management skills preferred
Physical Requirements
- Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
Location:
- Remote – Canada required (Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal preferred)
Travel
- International/Domestic travel up to 80%
Job Type
- Full-time
In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options and discretionary annual bonus.
Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer who will play a pivotal role supporting our growing customer base in the Canada and part of the Great Lakes region. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer support and winning for the team. We are looking for someone with experience troubleshooting instrument issues involving software, hardware and chemistry. Ability to repair and maintenance instruments in the field. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Field Service Engineering and will be a remote role based in Canada. If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Providing onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers
- Identifying root causes and resolving product issues in the field with support when needed
- Displaying professionalism, understanding, tact and technical knowledge in all customer interactions
- Implementing and following policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.
- Utilizing service CRM software to accurately document work in a timely manner
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or Masters with 1+ years of relevant experience in Field Service, engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field (or equivalent combination of education and industry experience)
- Experience with NGS sequencing instrument and sequencing run set up preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot issues with complex laboratory equipment involving chemistry, software and hardware
- Strong time management, problem solving, organizational and relationship building skills
- Experience servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics, fluid handling and thermal systems
- Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches preferred
- Proficient with data collection and analysis tools (eg: in MATLAB, Python, C++ or Java) preferred
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy helpful
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including technical writing abilities
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
- Demonstrated account management skills preferred
Physical Requirements
- Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
Location:
- Remote – Canada required (Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal preferred)
Travel
- International/Domestic travel up to 80%
Job Type
- Full-time
In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options and discretionary annual bonus.
Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Services Engineer
Document your engineering training plan early
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing a DS-2019. Outline specific technical objectives, equipment you'll work with, and field competencies you'll develop. Vague plans get rejected, so align your objectives with your host employer's actual service workflows.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've graduated, you fall under Trainee, which covers up to 18 months for most engineering fields. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 rejection, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before any employer conversations.
Target host employers with existing J-1 hosting experience
Search for Field Services Engineer openings at companies that have previously hosted J-1 Trainees. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by employers familiar with J-1 program structures, which shortens the onboarding conversation and reduces the risk of a host withdrawing after your DS-2019 application begins.
Verify field site locations against your DS-2019 scope
Field Services Engineers frequently rotate across client sites. Each location must fall within the geographic scope defined on your DS-2019. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether multi-state fieldwork requires an amended training plan before accepting a role with heavy travel requirements.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year requirement
Engineering Trainees funded by government grants or working in fields tied to their home country's critical needs may face a two-year home residency requirement after the exchange program ends. USCIS and the State Department determine this case-by-case, so clarify your situation before signing an offer.
Align your host employer's prevailing wage with DOL standards
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for Field Services Engineer roles in your host employer's metropolitan area. Designated sponsors review wage documentation during DS-2019 processing, and a below-standard offer can delay or block approval.
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Find Field Services Engineer JobsField Services Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Field Services Engineer positions?
Most Field Services Engineers enter on the Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have completed their degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience, or for recent graduates with at least five years of experience in their field. Current students completing a degree may qualify under the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms the appropriate category based on your credentials and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Field Services Engineer role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance throughout your exchange. Your host employer structures the training plan and provides the work environment, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your J-1 status. Conflating the two roles leads to misaligned expectations during the application process.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Field Services Engineers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Field Services Engineer roles at U.S. employers who have experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Employers familiar with the Trainee program already understand the DS-2019 process, training plan requirements, and designated sponsor coordination, which significantly reduces friction during hiring. Targeting experienced host employers is more effective than approaching companies that have never engaged with J-1 sponsorship.
Can I work at multiple client field sites on a single J-1 DS-2019?
Field Services Engineers routinely work across multiple client locations, which creates a specific compliance question. Your DS-2019 defines the authorized training location and scope. If your role involves fieldwork at sites outside the geographic area listed on your DS-2019, your designated sponsor may need to issue an amended or updated form. Clarify multi-site work expectations with your sponsor before your program begins, not after deployment to a new location.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Field Services Engineers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 participants whose exchange program was funded by their home country's government, who come from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or whose field is designated as critical to their home country's needs. Engineering disciplines frequently appear on Skills Lists for developing nations. USCIS adjudicates waiver requests if you want to change status or immigrant intent after your exchange ends, so confirming your requirement status early affects your longer-term U.S. career planning.
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