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Service Tech roles in the United States are accessible to international candidates through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 that makes sponsorship possible, while your U.S. host employer provides the hands-on training environment.
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Get Access To All JobsLab Technicians and Postdoc Positions Focusing on Gene Regulation in Cancer Progression and Neural Aging
Multiple lab technician and postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Liu in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso. The lab focuses on studying enhancer function and epigenetic mechanisms in gene regulation during cancer progression and neuronal aging. Selected candidates will conduct highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research on one or more of the following projects, using human cell lines, mouse models, and clinical samples. In addition to conducting research, lab technicians will assist with routine laboratory operations and receive training in research techniques and experimental design:
(1) Explore the function and mechanism of signaling-regulated enhancers in cancer and neuronal diseases, and understand how enhancers are regulated by the crosstalk of different signaling pathways including sex hormones, Hippo signaling, inflammation signals and metabolic signals;
(2) Decipher the epigenetic and chromatin 3D level changes in enhancers upon developmental and/or pathological stimuli or during therapy resistance acquisition;
(3) Identify diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for cancer/neuronal diseases and develop drugs for pre-clinical studies and potential clinical applications.
Our research integrates next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based technologies and bioinformatics tools to investigate the component, epigenetic, and 3D level changes of enhancers in diseases (refer to Cell 2014 PMID: 25303530; Molecular Cell 2019 PMID: 31303470; Nature Cell Biology 2020 PMID: 32424275; Molecular Cell 2023 PMID: 37738977; Nature Communications 2026 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-76241-9). We are efficiently combining biochemical, cellular, super-resolution imaging, and animal model-related studies with different NGS-based assays. Our research program will help the trainees from both wet and dry lab sides to build up strong expertise and training record in molecular biology and multi-omics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics and metabolomics).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Lab technician positions require a bachelor’s degree in a biomedical or closely related field. Postdoctoral positions require a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry, cell biology, cancer or neuronal biology, bioinformatics, or a closely related biological science. Candidates should be highly motivated and have a strong interest in basic and/or translational research. Prior experience in molecular mechanism studies, mouse models, cancer or neuronal biology, and bioinformatics analysis will be highly valued.
LOCATION
El Paso is a vibrant and growing city in West Texas. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is the largest university in West Texas and a leading institution within the University of Texas System.
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Full-time
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education
Doctorate (Preferred)
Experience
- Molecular Biology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
WORK LOCATION
Work Location: In person
To apply:
Please send the application package to Dr. Jason Liu (ZLiu2@utep.edu) in one single pdf file including a cover letter briefly describing your previous experience and your future research interest/plan, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and contact information of at least three references. You are also welcome to send any inquiries or questions you might have.
Contact information:
Dr. Jason Liu
Department of Biological Sciences
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79902
Email: ZLiu2@utep.edu
Lab Technicians and Postdoc Positions Focusing on Gene Regulation in Cancer Progression and Neural Aging
Multiple lab technician and postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Liu in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso. The lab focuses on studying enhancer function and epigenetic mechanisms in gene regulation during cancer progression and neuronal aging. Selected candidates will conduct highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research on one or more of the following projects, using human cell lines, mouse models, and clinical samples. In addition to conducting research, lab technicians will assist with routine laboratory operations and receive training in research techniques and experimental design:
(1) Explore the function and mechanism of signaling-regulated enhancers in cancer and neuronal diseases, and understand how enhancers are regulated by the crosstalk of different signaling pathways including sex hormones, Hippo signaling, inflammation signals and metabolic signals;
(2) Decipher the epigenetic and chromatin 3D level changes in enhancers upon developmental and/or pathological stimuli or during therapy resistance acquisition;
(3) Identify diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for cancer/neuronal diseases and develop drugs for pre-clinical studies and potential clinical applications.
Our research integrates next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based technologies and bioinformatics tools to investigate the component, epigenetic, and 3D level changes of enhancers in diseases (refer to Cell 2014 PMID: 25303530; Molecular Cell 2019 PMID: 31303470; Nature Cell Biology 2020 PMID: 32424275; Molecular Cell 2023 PMID: 37738977; Nature Communications 2026 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-76241-9). We are efficiently combining biochemical, cellular, super-resolution imaging, and animal model-related studies with different NGS-based assays. Our research program will help the trainees from both wet and dry lab sides to build up strong expertise and training record in molecular biology and multi-omics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics and metabolomics).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Lab technician positions require a bachelor’s degree in a biomedical or closely related field. Postdoctoral positions require a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry, cell biology, cancer or neuronal biology, bioinformatics, or a closely related biological science. Candidates should be highly motivated and have a strong interest in basic and/or translational research. Prior experience in molecular mechanism studies, mouse models, cancer or neuronal biology, and bioinformatics analysis will be highly valued.
LOCATION
El Paso is a vibrant and growing city in West Texas. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is the largest university in West Texas and a leading institution within the University of Texas System.
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Full-time
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education
Doctorate (Preferred)
Experience
- Molecular Biology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
WORK LOCATION
Work Location: In person
To apply:
Please send the application package to Dr. Jason Liu (ZLiu2@utep.edu) in one single pdf file including a cover letter briefly describing your previous experience and your future research interest/plan, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and contact information of at least three references. You are also welcome to send any inquiries or questions you might have.
Contact information:
Dr. Jason Liu
Department of Biological Sciences
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79902
Email: ZLiu2@utep.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Service Tech
Document your technical training plan early
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training Plan (DS-7002) before issuing a DS-2019. Map your current skills against the specific service procedures you'll practice on-site, so the plan reflects genuine occupational training rather than routine employment.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a post-secondary program. The Trainee category fits candidates who graduated within the past 12 months or have at least one year of relevant service-industry work experience outside the U.S.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-friendly host employers
Many service and facilities employers host J-1 participants but don't advertise it publicly. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by employers with documented international hiring activity so you're not cold-applying to hosts with no J-1 infrastructure.
Confirm your host employer's E-Verify enrollment
J-1 Trainees and Interns receive work authorization through their DS-2019 and program status, not an EAD. Some designated sponsors still require the host employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before finalizing your placement agreement.
Negotiate training scope before the offer stage
J-1 regulations prohibit using Trainees and Interns to fill regular staff vacancies. Clarify with your prospective host that your role covers skill-building across equipment types or service protocols, not just repetitive production tasks that a standard hire would perform.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
If your home country or your J-1 program type triggers the two-year home-residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), you'll need a waiver before switching to H-1B visa or a green card. Verify your DS-2019 notation with your designated sponsor before signing the host agreement.
Service Tech J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to a Service Tech role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're a current post-secondary student, the Intern category applies and allows placements up to 12 months. If you've already graduated or have at least one year of relevant professional experience in service or technical fields, the Trainee category fits and allows up to 18 months.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Service Tech candidate?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 and are responsible for program compliance. Your U.S. employer is the host organization, providing the physical training environment but holding no legal status as a visa sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Service Techs?
Most host employers in service and facilities management don't advertise J-1 availability in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search roles and employers by international hiring activity, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have already demonstrated willingness to engage with exchange visitor programs rather than starting blind.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Service Tech J-1 participants?
It can. The requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your home country government funded your exchange, if your field is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your J-1 program type triggers it. Check your DS-2019 for the notation and confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, especially if you plan to pursue H-1B status later.
Can a J-1 Service Tech trainee perform the same tasks as a regular employee?
No. J-1 regulations explicitly prohibit using Trainees or Interns to fill positions that would otherwise be held by regular staff. Your Training Plan must demonstrate structured skill development across different service procedures or equipment categories. A placement that functions as standard labor rather than supervised training risks program termination by your designated sponsor.