Biomedical Jobs for OPT Students
Biomedical OPT jobs span medical device companies, research labs, pharmaceutical firms, and hospital systems. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers typically need to file an E-Verify certification, and roles must directly apply your biomedical engineering or science degree.
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The Biomedical technician I is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining and verifying accuracy of all infusion delivery devices at Jefferson Home Infusion Service (JHIS). The Biomedical Technician I uses appropriate equipment and complies with policies and procedures, including infusion pump analyzers maintenance and inventory control electronic records.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Cleaning and sanitizing infusion related equipment returned from patient use. Includes but not limited to ambulatory infusion pumps, related accessories and storage pouches.
- Maintains electronic inventory and preventative maintenance records in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Performs diagnostic, functional and flow rate testing to assure infusion equipment is accurate and ready for patient use.
- Processing of biohazardous and chemotherapy waste for transport and destruction by third party vendors.
- Coordination with third party vendors to repair equipment that is beyond the scope of the biomedical technician.
- Coordination with JHIS staff to facilitate return of equipment from patients.
- Day to day oversight of part time bio medical technician staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
Competency
Description
- Demonstrates ability to navigate appropriate and necessary software systems unique to the department.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Biomedical training that includes a minimum of 100 hours
AND
Experience:
1 to 3 years of prior experience preferred
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
3500 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
The Biomedical technician I is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining and verifying accuracy of all infusion delivery devices at Jefferson Home Infusion Service (JHIS). The Biomedical Technician I uses appropriate equipment and complies with policies and procedures, including infusion pump analyzers maintenance and inventory control electronic records.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Cleaning and sanitizing infusion related equipment returned from patient use. Includes but not limited to ambulatory infusion pumps, related accessories and storage pouches.
- Maintains electronic inventory and preventative maintenance records in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Performs diagnostic, functional and flow rate testing to assure infusion equipment is accurate and ready for patient use.
- Processing of biohazardous and chemotherapy waste for transport and destruction by third party vendors.
- Coordination with third party vendors to repair equipment that is beyond the scope of the biomedical technician.
- Coordination with JHIS staff to facilitate return of equipment from patients.
- Day to day oversight of part time bio medical technician staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
Competency
Description
- Demonstrates ability to navigate appropriate and necessary software systems unique to the department.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Biomedical training that includes a minimum of 100 hours
AND
Experience:
1 to 3 years of prior experience preferred
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
3500 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Biomedical
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM OPT
Biomedical roles must align with your degree's CIP code to qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Check with your DSO before accepting an offer. Titles like biomedical engineer, clinical research associate, and regulatory affairs specialist typically qualify.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
Only employers enrolled in E-Verify can sponsor STEM OPT extensions. Medical device companies, CROs, and large hospital networks are usually enrolled. Confirm enrollment before investing time in applications. A promising role at an unenrolled employer cannot support your extension.
Apply to regulated industries with higher sponsorship rates
FDA-regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices have strong demand for biomedical talent and established visa processes. Companies like Medtronic, Abbott, and Boston Scientific regularly hire OPT candidates and have HR teams familiar with work authorization requirements.
Highlight regulatory and technical skills employers value
Proficiency in FDA 510(k) submissions, ISO 13485, GMP compliance, or biocompatibility testing signals immediate value. These specialized competencies reduce employer hesitation around OPT timelines because they address skill gaps that are genuinely hard to fill with other candidates.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Delays are common and a gap in authorization means you must stop working. Your DSO must issue an updated I-20 before you can file, so start that conversation at least 120 days out.
Use your university's biomedical alumni network strategically
Biomedical engineering programs often have strong industry alumni networks at device and pharma companies. A referral from a former student carries real weight and can route your application past automated screening. Prioritize outreach to alumni at companies already known to hire OPT candidates.
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Do biomedical jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most biomedical roles do qualify, but it depends on whether your degree's CIP code is on the official STEM designated degree list and whether your job duties are directly related to that field of study. Biomedical engineering (CIP 14.0501) is on the list. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree and job combination qualifies before you accept an offer.
How do I find biomedical employers who are already comfortable hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find biomedical OPT jobs with employers who actively sponsor work authorization. Beyond job boards, large medical device and pharmaceutical companies like Stryker, Becton Dickinson, and Thermo Fisher have established OPT hiring pipelines and dedicated immigration support teams, making them lower-friction targets than smaller startups.
Can I work in a hospital or clinical setting on OPT as a biomedical engineer?
Yes. Hospitals frequently employ biomedical engineers in clinical engineering and medical equipment management roles. These positions typically qualify for STEM OPT as long as the work directly uses your degree. Confirm the hospital is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer, as not all healthcare employers are enrolled, particularly smaller or regional systems.
What happens to my OPT if my biomedical employer is acquired or merges with another company?
Your OPT authorization is tied to you, not your employer, so a merger or acquisition does not automatically invalidate your work authorization. However, if your STEM OPT extension is active, you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and confirm the successor entity is still E-Verify enrolled. If enrollment lapses, your STEM extension is at risk.
Do research-focused biomedical roles at universities or nonprofits count for OPT?
Yes, postdoctoral research positions, lab associate roles, and research engineer positions at universities and nonprofit research institutes all count toward OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree. These employers are usually E-Verify enrolled and are often more familiar with international student work authorization than private sector employers of similar size.
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