J-1 Visa Senior Mlops Engineer Jobs
Senior MLOps Engineers pursuing U.S. experience typically qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your host employer provides the machine learning infrastructure role. No lottery, no annual cap.
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The Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Mlops Engineer
Verify your O*NET classification before applying
Senior MLOps Engineer maps to a specialized STEM occupation on O*NET, which strengthens your Trainee or Research Scholar program eligibility. Confirm the SOC code your host employer plans to use before your DS-2019 is issued, since misclassification can delay approval.
Target host employers with existing J-1 track records
Research labs, university-affiliated AI centers, and large tech firms with established international training programs are more likely to coordinate with a designated sponsor efficiently. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior MLOps Engineer roles at employers already familiar with J-1 host agreements.
Build a training plan tied to MLOps specifics
Your DS-7002 training plan must detail concrete skill objectives, not vague goals. List specific competencies you'll develop, such as model versioning with MLflow, pipeline orchestration, or drift monitoring, mapped to weekly phases your host supervisor can sign off on.
Confirm your home-country residency requirement early
If your role involves specialized knowledge or government funding, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Determine this before accepting an offer, since a waiver application adds significant time and complexity to any future U.S. status change.
Align your offer letter with sponsor program requirements
Designated sponsor organizations such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas require the host employer's offer letter to specify duration, compensation structure, and supervisory arrangement before they issue the DS-2019. Request a draft letter early so your host can revise it without delaying your start date.
Benchmark wages against DOL prevailing rates for your title
Your host employer's compensation offer should align with prevailing wage levels for Senior MLOps Engineer in the work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level III or IV rates before signing, since underpayment relative to J-1 program standards can trigger sponsor compliance reviews.
Senior Mlops Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior MLOps Engineer?
Most Senior MLOps Engineers qualify under the Trainee category if they have a relevant degree and less than five years of post-degree experience, or under the Research Scholar category if the role is based at a university or research institution with a defined research agenda. The Specialist category applies if you have at least five years of recognized expertise in machine learning operations specifically and the role requires that depth of knowledge.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, my employer or someone else?
Your hiring company is the host organization, not the J-1 sponsor. The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas, that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors program compliance, and is legally responsible for your exchange visitor status. Your employer must enter into a host agreement with one of these designated sponsors before your J-1 can be issued.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to MLOps roles?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) is triggered if your J-1 program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your skills are on your home country's exchange visitor skills list. MLOps is a specialized technical field, so some countries include it. Check the State Department's skills list for your nationality before accepting an offer, since this requirement blocks H-1B visa and green card petitions until resolved.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in this role?
Search Migrate Mate for Senior MLOps Engineer positions at U.S. employers with J-1 sponsorship history. Many host organizations with active AI and data infrastructure teams have existing relationships with designated sponsor organizations, which shortens the DS-2019 issuance timeline. Targeting these employers early gives you time to negotiate the training plan structure before your desired start date.
What goes into the DS-7002 training plan for a Senior MLOps Engineer?
The DS-7002 must break your training into phases with specific objectives tied to the MLOps discipline, such as CI/CD pipeline development, model registry management, or monitoring system architecture. Each phase needs a timeframe, the skills being developed, the methods used to evaluate progress, and a named supervisor. Vague entries like 'learn cloud infrastructure' are routinely rejected by designated sponsor organizations during their review.