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Scientist roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Research Scholar and Short-Term Scholar program categories, both requiring sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host institutions file training plans and issue the DS-2019 through an approved sponsor. Many research positions carry the two-year home residency requirement.
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We are looking for an R&D Computer Scientist Intern to join our team. You will help support the rapid growth of the Spark and Digital Orthodontic business unit of Envista. The R&D Computer Scientist Intern will partner with fellow Engineers and Production teams to execute on project objectives and team goals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support technology research projects.
- Review and update test protocols.
- Conduct testing of new clinical features to collect and analyze data.
- Summarize findings in various technical reporting formats, capable of communicating sound scientific information.
- Process and create manufacturing work orders for clinical evaluation cases.
- Monitor and track progress of production team on cases containing new clinical features.
Job Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related fields.
- Research / Lab Experience
- Familiarity with signal processing concepts applied to electronic sensor data (e.g., filtering, noise reduction, multi-signal analysis, real-time data streams).
- Hands-on experience working with embedded systems or microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi, including data acquisition from physical sensors.
- Experience developing graphics-based user interfaces (GUI), with a focus on interactive data visualization (e.g., selecting and isolating specific data points or regions).
- Exposure to visualization frameworks or libraries (such as PyQt, Tkinter, Unity, or web-based tools like React + D3.js) is a plus.
- Interest in building intuitive interfaces that map sensor data to 3D or model-based representations (e.g., enabling users to select individual teeth on a digital dental model and visually isolate corresponding sensor readings).
- Communication: effective oral and written communication skills
Target Market Salary Range:
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
Operating Company:
Ormco
Ormco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in more than 140 countries. We build trusted relationships. Each one is rooted in respect and understanding. We take that approach when we help orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives. We take the same approach when we help our team bring their personal best to work each day, ready to make a difference and reach their full potential.
Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.
Job Description:
We are looking for an R&D Computer Scientist Intern to join our team. You will help support the rapid growth of the Spark and Digital Orthodontic business unit of Envista. The R&D Computer Scientist Intern will partner with fellow Engineers and Production teams to execute on project objectives and team goals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support technology research projects.
- Review and update test protocols.
- Conduct testing of new clinical features to collect and analyze data.
- Summarize findings in various technical reporting formats, capable of communicating sound scientific information.
- Process and create manufacturing work orders for clinical evaluation cases.
- Monitor and track progress of production team on cases containing new clinical features.
Job Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related fields.
- Research / Lab Experience
- Familiarity with signal processing concepts applied to electronic sensor data (e.g., filtering, noise reduction, multi-signal analysis, real-time data streams).
- Hands-on experience working with embedded systems or microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi, including data acquisition from physical sensors.
- Experience developing graphics-based user interfaces (GUI), with a focus on interactive data visualization (e.g., selecting and isolating specific data points or regions).
- Exposure to visualization frameworks or libraries (such as PyQt, Tkinter, Unity, or web-based tools like React + D3.js) is a plus.
- Interest in building intuitive interfaces that map sensor data to 3D or model-based representations (e.g., enabling users to select individual teeth on a digital dental model and visually isolate corresponding sensor readings).
- Communication: effective oral and written communication skills
Target Market Salary Range:
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
Operating Company:
Ormco
Ormco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in more than 140 countries. We build trusted relationships. Each one is rooted in respect and understanding. We take that approach when we help orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives. We take the same approach when we help our team bring their personal best to work each day, ready to make a difference and reach their full potential.
Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Scientist
Document your research credentials precisely
Designated sponsors evaluate your CV against the Research Scholar criteria, so list publications, laboratory techniques, and funded projects by name. Vague descriptions of 'research experience' frequently delay DS-2019 issuance or trigger additional sponsor review.
Identify host institutions with active sponsor relationships
Universities and federal research labs like NIH-affiliated centers already hold agreements with designated sponsors such as IIE or CIEE. Targeting those hosts cuts weeks off your timeline because the sponsor relationship is already in place before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Scientist roles
Search Migrate Mate to surface U.S. employer listings that align with J-1 Research Scholar and Short-Term Scholar placements, filtering by discipline so you spend time on positions where sponsorship pathways are realistic for your field.
Confirm whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Research Scientist positions funded by a government or international organization, or in a field on the State Department's skills list, commonly carry the two-year home residency requirement. Verify your specific funding source and field before accepting an offer.
Align your DS-2019 start date with IRB and lab onboarding
Host institutions often need Institutional Review Board clearance or lab access approvals before your program begins. Request a DS-2019 start date that provides at least three to four weeks of buffer beyond the sponsor's standard processing window.
Review the training plan with your host supervisor
Sponsors require a signed Training Plan or Research Objectives form before issuing the DS-2019. Walk through each learning objective with your host supervisor early so the document reflects your actual research activities, not a template description.
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Find Scientist JobsScientist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Scientist role?
Most Scientist positions fall under the Research Scholar category, which covers individuals conducting original research at accredited U.S. institutions. The Short-Term Scholar category covers visits under six months for lectures, observation, or collaborative work. Current students in a degree program may qualify under the Intern or Student Intern category instead, depending on how the host institution structures the placement.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Scientist, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as IIE, CIEE, or a university's own designated sponsor program. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your hiring institution is the host, not the sponsor. The distinction matters because you must secure both a host offer and a sponsor relationship before your visa is issued.
How can I find U.S. research institutions that support J-1 Scientist placements?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Scientist and research roles at U.S. employers where J-1 sponsorship pathways are relevant, helping you focus applications on institutions that have the infrastructure to support exchange visitor placements rather than applying broadly and discovering late that a host has no sponsor relationship.
Does a Scientist on a J-1 visa face the two-year home residency requirement?
Many Research Scholar placements in science fields trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly when the position is funded by a government agency or falls within a field on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. A waiver is available through channels including a no-objection statement from your home country government or a request from a U.S. federal agency, but waivers are not guaranteed and can take six to twelve months to process.
Can a Scientist on a J-1 visa change host institutions mid-program?
Yes, but a change of host requires your designated sponsor to approve and issue an amended DS-2019 reflecting the new host employer. The new placement must align with the original program objectives or the sponsor must approve a program amendment. You cannot begin work at a new host until the updated DS-2019 is in place, and some sponsors require a written justification for mid-program host changes.
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