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Integration Developer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals 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 provides the formal sponsorship your host employer cannot supply directly.
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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 an Integration Developer
Align your training plan with integration systems
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan. Document hands-on exposure to API design, middleware platforms, and ETL pipelines specifically, because vague plans citing generic software development get flagged by designated sponsors during review.
Verify your J-1 category before targeting employers
Enrolled students pursuing summer placements qualify under the Intern category, while early-career professionals with a relevant degree and at least one year of experience outside the classroom qualify under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category stalls your DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Search for Integration Developer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers already aligned with J-1 sponsorship structures, so you're not cold-pitching companies unfamiliar with the host-organization obligations or DS-2019 co-signature process.
Confirm the host employer will sign the training agreement
Before accepting an offer, get written confirmation that your host company will co-sign the training plan and comply with the designated sponsor's oversight requirements, including site visits and progress reporting. This commitment is separate from your employment contract.
Check whether your country triggers the two-year rule
If your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List or if your program is government-funded, a two-year home-residency requirement applies after your J-1 ends. Confirm this before accepting a Trainee placement, since it affects future H-1B or green card timelines.
Request a prevailing wage check through OFLC Wage Search
Some designated sponsors require host employers to demonstrate that your compensation meets prevailing wage standards. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location before your offer is finalized so there are no surprises during the sponsor's approval review.
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Find Integration Developer JobsIntegration Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Integration Developer positions?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a current student or recent graduate within 12 months of graduation, the Intern category applies. If you've completed your degree and have at least one year of relevant professional experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Both require a structured training plan and a DS-2019 issued by a State Department-designated sponsor, not your host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Integration Developer role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, not the company where you'll work. That company is your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your program. The host employer co-signs the training agreement and provides the actual work environment.
Can I search for J-1-friendly Integration Developer roles in one place?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and Integration Developer positions that align with J-1 sponsorship structures, which saves time compared to approaching companies that have no familiarity with the host-employer obligations or DS-2019 co-signature requirements. Starting your search there narrows the pool to employers who already understand the arrangement.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Integration Developers?
It can. If your home country is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your J-1 program receives funding from a government source, you'll be required to return home for two years before you can apply for certain U.S. visas, including H-1B or an immigrant visa. Confirm your country's status and your program's funding source before you accept a placement, since this affects long-term U.S. career planning.
What does the training plan for a J-1 Integration Developer need to include?
The designated sponsor requires a detailed, phase-by-phase plan that specifies the technical skills you'll develop, the systems you'll work with, and measurable learning objectives for each phase. For Integration Developer roles, that means naming specific integration frameworks, API protocols, or middleware tools rather than listing broad programming tasks. Vague plans are the most common reason sponsors delay or reject DS-2019 issuance.
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