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Food Scientist roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your career stage. State Department-designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form, and your U.S. employer serves as the host organization. No lottery applies.
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Intern - Food Animal Medicine and Surgery Specialty
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State University (ISU) is offering a one year Food Animal Medicine and Surgery specialty internship. The internship is distinguished by a high-volume, diverse caseload for food animals and South American camelids. The caseload is characterized by 65% cattle, 30% small ruminants, and 5% pigs and camelids with a large percentage of the cases being true production livestock in addition to companion and high-value show and genetics livestock. The service additionally performs a large variety of food animal surgeries both elective and emergency.
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, and Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine offers a Food Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship program designed to prepare interns for specialty residency and/or obtain further proficiency in Food Animal Medicine and Surgery. The internship program is one year in duration.
Interns will primarily be assigned clinical duty within the Food Animal and Camelid Hospital and will share primary emergency duties with other food animal medicine residents and interns. Emergency duty will be supported by clinical faculty.
Interns will also have the opportunity to rotate through other clinical services such as equine medicine, theriogenology, food animal field services, radiology, and clinical pathology or additional services depending on intern interests. Interns participate in clinical rounds, seminars, journal club, continuing education programs, and various sections and departmental academic programs. Two weeks are assigned for vacation and/or research opportunities. The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians, residents, interns, technicians, staff, and senior veterinary students work collaboratively to provide 24-hour, high-quality care to animal patients. Iowa State University offers a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages to interns.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy in compliance with the Controlled Substances Registration Act will be required prior to clinical practice.
- Licensure by the State of Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine upon employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interest in food animal and camelid medicine.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Program
Proposed Start Date:
July 15, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
Post Docs
Original Posting Date:
June 17, 2026
Posting Close Date:
June 30, 2026
Job Requisition Number:
R19398
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Position Title:
Intern - Food Animal Medicine and Surgery Specialty
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State University (ISU) is offering a one year Food Animal Medicine and Surgery specialty internship. The internship is distinguished by a high-volume, diverse caseload for food animals and South American camelids. The caseload is characterized by 65% cattle, 30% small ruminants, and 5% pigs and camelids with a large percentage of the cases being true production livestock in addition to companion and high-value show and genetics livestock. The service additionally performs a large variety of food animal surgeries both elective and emergency.
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, and Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine offers a Food Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship program designed to prepare interns for specialty residency and/or obtain further proficiency in Food Animal Medicine and Surgery. The internship program is one year in duration.
Interns will primarily be assigned clinical duty within the Food Animal and Camelid Hospital and will share primary emergency duties with other food animal medicine residents and interns. Emergency duty will be supported by clinical faculty.
Interns will also have the opportunity to rotate through other clinical services such as equine medicine, theriogenology, food animal field services, radiology, and clinical pathology or additional services depending on intern interests. Interns participate in clinical rounds, seminars, journal club, continuing education programs, and various sections and departmental academic programs. Two weeks are assigned for vacation and/or research opportunities. The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians, residents, interns, technicians, staff, and senior veterinary students work collaboratively to provide 24-hour, high-quality care to animal patients. Iowa State University offers a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages to interns.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy in compliance with the Controlled Substances Registration Act will be required prior to clinical practice.
- Licensure by the State of Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine upon employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interest in food animal and camelid medicine.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Program
Proposed Start Date:
July 15, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
Post Docs
Original Posting Date:
June 17, 2026
Posting Close Date:
June 30, 2026
Job Requisition Number:
R19398
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Food Scientist
Align your credentials to J-1 category requirements
Trainee status suits early-career food scientists within one year of graduation. Research Scholar fits those with an advanced degree pursuing applied research. Confirm which category your experience level meets before approaching any host employer.
Document your food science specialization precisely
Sponsors and host employers need a training plan that maps your work to a recognized occupational field. Pull your job code from O*NET under Food Scientists and Technologists to anchor your DS-2019 program description in official DOL language.
Target host employers with active research or product development labs
Food ingredient manufacturers, contract research organizations, and university food science departments regularly host J-1 Trainees and Research Scholars. These settings already have compliance infrastructure and are familiar with training plan requirements.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned food scientist roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and positions that align with J-1 sponsorship. Targeting roles at research-focused organizations shortens the gap between offer letter and sponsor enrollment, since the host already understands the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the two-year home residency rule applies to you
Food scientists sponsored under government-funded exchange programs, or coming from countries on the State Department skills list, may face a two-year home residency requirement before changing to most other visa categories. Verify your DS-2019 before accepting any offer.
Secure your offer letter before approaching a sponsor organization
State Department-designated sponsors such as AIPT or Cultural Vistas enroll you after a host employer commits. Arrive at sponsor enrollment with a signed offer letter, a draft training plan, and your host's federal employer identification number to avoid processing delays.
Food Scientist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a food scientist role?
Current students completing a practicum typically enter as J-1 Interns. Early-career professionals within five years of graduation and one year of post-degree experience qualify as J-1 Trainees. Food scientists conducting university or institutional research at a more advanced level often qualify under the Research Scholar category, which requires a higher academic or professional credential.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a food scientist?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or a university's exchange office issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your program compliance. Your U.S. food science employer is the host organization. The employer provides the position and training plan, but only the designated sponsor can authorize your J-1 status.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 food scientist?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. food science employers and roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship. Research-focused employers in product development, quality assurance, and food safety tend to be most familiar with the host organization requirements, including signing the training plan and meeting the DOL's prevailing wage standard that sponsors verify during enrollment.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect food scientists on J-1?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government, financed by a U.S. government agency, or your home country lists your specialty on the State Department skills list, you must return home for two years before changing to most other visa statuses. Review your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility and the State Department skills list to determine whether this requirement attaches to your specific program.
What documentation does a host employer need to support a J-1 training plan for food science?
The host employer signs a detailed training plan that breaks down your activities by phase, names the supervising food scientist, and ties each phase to specific occupational skills. Sponsors require the employer's federal identification number, proof of adequate insurance coverage, and confirmation that your compensation meets the prevailing wage for the role and location, which the sponsor verifies against DOL wage data.