J-1 Visa Senior Technical Producer Jobs
Senior Technical Producer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the production studio or media company serves as your host employer.
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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 Technical Producer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
Designated sponsors assess whether your technical production experience maps to a defined training or specialist program. Document project leadership, pipeline oversight, and cross-functional deliverables in a format that supports a J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist application, not just a general CV.
Verify host employer eligibility before accepting offers
Not every production studio or media company qualifies as a J-1 host. Your designated sponsor must approve the host organization, so confirm the employer is willing to complete the required training plan and sign a host agreement before negotiations go further.
Search verified J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hiring Senior Technical Producers who have supported international candidates before. Filtering by sponsorship history narrows your search to hosts already familiar with the J-1 process.
Build a training plan reflecting actual production workflows
The J-1 Trainee and Specialist categories both require a detailed training plan. Map your proposed U.S. role to specific technical production phases, such as pre-production pipeline setup, real-time engine integration, or post-production delivery, to satisfy sponsor review requirements.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement early
Technical Producer roles sponsored under certain J-1 categories may trigger the two-year home country physical presence requirement, particularly if your country of nationality appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer to avoid complications with future visa changes.
Time your DS-2019 request around production cycles
Designated sponsors need lead time to issue your DS-2019. Game and film production hires often coincide with project greenlight windows, so initiate sponsor paperwork at least 60 days before your target start date to avoid delays tied to pre-production deadlines.
Senior Technical Producer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Senior Technical Producer roles?
Most Senior Technical Producers enter through the Trainee or Specialist category. The Trainee category suits professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant experience who are developing skills unavailable in their home country. The Specialist category applies to those with expertise in a field requiring specialized knowledge, such as real-time production pipelines or interactive media systems. Current students who have not yet graduated may qualify under the Intern category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a technical production role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the production studio or media company hiring you. The hiring employer acts as the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and serves as the official point of contact with the State Department throughout your stay.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Senior Technical Producers?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers in production, gaming, and media who have experience hosting international candidates. Because J-1 hosting requires employer cooperation with a training plan and sponsor agreements, targeting companies already familiar with the process significantly reduces friction during the offer stage.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Senior Technical Producers?
It may, depending on your country of nationality and the funding source of your J-1 program. If your home country is listed on the State Department Exchange Visitor Skills List and your program is government-funded, you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or permanent residence. Technical production is classified under media and communications fields that some countries designate as skills-list occupations, so confirm your individual status with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
What does the J-1 training plan need to include for a technical production role?
Your designated sponsor requires a structured training plan, typically on Form DS-7002, that outlines the specific skills you will develop, the supervision structure, and measurable performance goals tied to your production role. For Senior Technical Producers, this should detail phase-specific responsibilities such as engine pipeline management, cross-department technical coordination, or delivery workflow design. Generic job descriptions are routinely rejected, so work with the host employer to draft a plan that reflects real project deliverables.