J-1 Visa Operations Analyst Jobs
Operations Analyst roles in the United States are typically accessible to exchange visitors under the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a formal training plan is the central challenge, and securing J-1 sponsorship through a State Department-designated organization requires preparation well before you apply.
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BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
SUMMARY
The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects. This role is in our Manufacturing department.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Operations Analyst intern to support 5S and inspection readiness activities within our Drug Substance Facility. This role offers hands-on experience to GMP manufacturing, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance in a biotech environment. The intern will partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to help ensure workspaces, documentation, and visual management tools meet inspection-ready standards.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable working in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with 5S, Lean, or Six Sigma concepts
- Interest in manufacturing, operations excellence, or quality
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- Student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering (Chemical, Bioengineering, Industrial), Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field
- Work performed in an active manufacturing environment
- Will require gowning and adherence to GMP Procedures
- Standing and walking in manufacturing areas required
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $24 to $27 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
SUMMARY
The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects. This role is in our Manufacturing department.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Operations Analyst intern to support 5S and inspection readiness activities within our Drug Substance Facility. This role offers hands-on experience to GMP manufacturing, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance in a biotech environment. The intern will partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to help ensure workspaces, documentation, and visual management tools meet inspection-ready standards.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable working in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with 5S, Lean, or Six Sigma concepts
- Interest in manufacturing, operations excellence, or quality
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- Student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering (Chemical, Bioengineering, Industrial), Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field
- Work performed in an active manufacturing environment
- Will require gowning and adherence to GMP Procedures
- Standing and walking in manufacturing areas required
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $24 to $27 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Analyst
Align your training plan with SOC codes
Designated J-1 sponsors require a structured training plan tied to your occupational category. Operations Analyst roles typically fall under SOC 13-1111. Use O*NET to pull the official tasks and skills list before drafting your plan.
Document your degree-to-role connection clearly
J-1 Trainee eligibility requires a degree in a field directly related to your proposed training. For operations roles, degrees in business, industrial engineering, or management science carry the strongest credential match, so highlight the overlap explicitly in your application.
Target host employers with existing exchange visitor experience
Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Analyst roles at U.S. companies that have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors. Employers already familiar with DS-2019 requirements and training plan approval move through the host agreement process faster.
Verify the host employer meets OFLC wage standards
Your host organization must pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the proposed salary meets DOL requirements for your program.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some Operations Analyst training placements funded by your home government or involving a skills-shortage field trigger a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Determine whether section 212(e) applies to you before signing a training agreement.
Time your designated sponsor application around the offer
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT can only issue your DS-2019 after your host employer submits a signed training plan. Build at least six to eight weeks into your timeline between a verbal offer and your intended start date to allow for this review.
Operations Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Operations Analyst role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a current student or recent graduate within 12 months of completing your degree, the Intern category applies. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the U.S., the Trainee category is the correct fit. Both require a structured training plan approved by a State Department-designated sponsor before you can begin.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an Operations Analyst?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. Your employer is the host organization where you train. The host must sign a training plan, but it does not function as your visa sponsor in the legal sense.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Operations Analysts?
Most employers don't advertise J-1 host openings directly, which makes standard job boards unreliable for this search. Migrate Mate lets you search Operations Analyst roles at U.S. companies that align with J-1 exchange visitor programs, helping you identify host employers without filtering through listings that have no path to sponsorship.
What does the training plan need to cover for an Operations Analyst placement?
The DS-7002 training plan must outline specific skills you'll develop, the methods used to teach them, and measurable benchmarks. For operations roles, expect to document exposure to process improvement frameworks, data analysis workflows, and cross-functional coordination. Your designated sponsor reviews this plan for completeness before issuing the DS-2019, so vague or templated plans are frequently returned for revision.
Can the two-year home residency requirement block a future U.S. work visa?
Yes. If section 212(e) applies to your J-1, you must return to your home country for two years before obtaining an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Operations Analysts sponsored by home-government funding or working in a field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List are the most commonly affected. A waiver is possible through channels like a no-objection statement from your home government or a hardship claim, but approval is not guaranteed.