Field Application Scientist Jobs for OPT Students
Field Application Scientist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with lab-based degrees in biology, chemistry, or biomedical engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in life sciences and diagnostics regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position.
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Position Description
We are hiring a Field Application Scientist Intern. The Field Application Scientist Intern work with Life Sciences Field applications team to learn existing processes and help drive project goals to completion. MUST BE BASED IN EST
Company Overview
At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.
Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.
Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Field Application Scientist Knowledge base redesign
- Organize and streamline the knowledge base system to improve access to product resources.
- Use New SharePoint template and propose new ideas
- Transfer data and links to improve user accessibility
- Collaborate on creating templates and other assets to support scalable Sales Enablement initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the role of marketing and customer feedback
- All interns will participate in a weekly 1:1 project update with the Supervisor.
- All Interns will have a chance to participate in customer calls when appropriate.
- All interns will attend weekly Field Application Scientist team meetings and other internal meetings as assigned.
- All interns will prepare and present final report of accomplishments and learnings at conclusion of internship to select sales leadership.
Requirements
- Must be at least a 2nd year bachelors degree student and a returning student with focus on Biology/Biotechnology
- Strong proficiency in cell culture science, bioprocess, and general ‘technical marketing’ techniques.
- Aptitude for understanding, communicating, and interpreting scientific concepts, applications and methods.
- Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and adjust quickly.
- Customer focused/Strong networking skills.
- Well organized.
- Ability to work with others and independently as required.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Salary and Benefits:
For California, the base salary range for this position is $23.00- $25.00 per hour. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on the level of degree in pursuit.
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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (flbi@fujifilm.com).
Position Overview
Position Description
We are hiring a Field Application Scientist Intern. The Field Application Scientist Intern work with Life Sciences Field applications team to learn existing processes and help drive project goals to completion. MUST BE BASED IN EST
Company Overview
At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.
Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.
Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Field Application Scientist Knowledge base redesign
- Organize and streamline the knowledge base system to improve access to product resources.
- Use New SharePoint template and propose new ideas
- Transfer data and links to improve user accessibility
- Collaborate on creating templates and other assets to support scalable Sales Enablement initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the role of marketing and customer feedback
- All interns will participate in a weekly 1:1 project update with the Supervisor.
- All Interns will have a chance to participate in customer calls when appropriate.
- All interns will attend weekly Field Application Scientist team meetings and other internal meetings as assigned.
- All interns will prepare and present final report of accomplishments and learnings at conclusion of internship to select sales leadership.
Requirements
- Must be at least a 2nd year bachelors degree student and a returning student with focus on Biology/Biotechnology
- Strong proficiency in cell culture science, bioprocess, and general ‘technical marketing’ techniques.
- Aptitude for understanding, communicating, and interpreting scientific concepts, applications and methods.
- Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and adjust quickly.
- Customer focused/Strong networking skills.
- Well organized.
- Ability to work with others and independently as required.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Salary and Benefits:
For California, the base salary range for this position is $23.00- $25.00 per hour. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on the level of degree in pursuit.
LI-remote
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (flbi@fujifilm.com).
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Scientist
Target life sciences companies with established OPT hiring
Biotech, genomics, and diagnostics companies like Illumina, Thermo Fisher, and 10x Genomics regularly hire OPT students for FAS roles. These organizations have HR infrastructure to handle work authorization and are familiar with STEM OPT extension timelines.
Lead with your hands-on lab and instrumentation experience
FAS hiring managers prioritize candidates who can demonstrate and troubleshoot instruments independently. Highlight specific platforms you've worked with in your resume, whether flow cytometers, sequencers, or mass spectrometers. This technical credibility reduces employer hesitation about sponsorship.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
The FAS interview process often involves multiple rounds and a technical demonstration. Starting your search three to four months before OPT begins gives you a realistic runway to clear hiring stages without pressure from your work authorization clock.
Prepare a concise visa status summary for recruiters
Recruiters often misread OPT authorization requirements. A one-paragraph explanation covering your current status, authorized work period, and STEM extension eligibility helps hiring managers move your application forward without unnecessary delays or misconceptions about costs.
Use your thesis or research as a demonstration asset
FAS roles require scientific credibility with customers. If your graduate research involved instruments or assays relevant to the employer's product line, frame that work as applied customer-facing experience. It shortens the gap between academic background and commercial readiness.
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Do Field Application Scientist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. FAS positions are typically held by graduates in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or related STEM-designated fields. If your degree program appears on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List, you're eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization.
How do I find Field Application Scientist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters for employers who actively hire F-1 OPT students and sponsor work visas, so you're not wasting time applying to companies that won't consider your status. FAS roles at life sciences, genomics, and diagnostics companies appear regularly, and those employers tend to have established sponsorship processes already in place.
What degree fields are most accepted for Field Application Scientist positions on OPT?
Most FAS job postings require a bachelor's or master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related life science field. Some clinical or diagnostic FAS roles prefer degrees in clinical laboratory science or medical technology. A doctorate is common at companies where the FAS role involves complex scientific selling or peer-to-peer engagement with research scientists.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas after my OPT period ends for this role?
Many established life sciences and biotech companies do sponsor H-1B visas for FAS employees, particularly after demonstrating strong performance in the role. That said, H-1B sponsorship depends on individual company policy, the annual lottery, and timing. During interviews, ask directly whether the company has a history of sponsoring H-1B petitions for FAS positions and what their internal process looks like.
Can I work as a Field Application Scientist through a staffing agency on OPT?
OPT regulations require that your employer-employee relationship is bona fide, meaning a staffing or contract arrangement must not place you in a situation where the end client, rather than your direct employer, controls your work. Some contract FAS roles through agencies are structured properly and are permissible, but you should verify the setup with your DSO before accepting to confirm it meets USCIS employment requirements.
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