OPT Research Product Manager Jobs
Research Product Manager jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor or extend work authorization, since most roles involve leading complex research-to-product cycles that extend well beyond a typical 12-month OPT window. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so engineering, computer science, and data science graduates have a clear advantage here.
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INTRODUCTION
Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented MRO & PM Coordinator to support our maintenance and operations teams by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate MRO inventory, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Maintain, coordinate, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders within the CMMS.
- Monitor PM completion rates and follow up on overdue maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset records, and maintenance documentation.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize workforce efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Manage MRO storeroom inventory, including spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels for critical spare parts.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, process purchase requisitions, and monitor material availability.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance materials and services.
- Track maintenance KPIs, including PM compliance, work order completion, equipment downtime, and inventory performance.
- Generate reports and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance records and inventory documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Preferred)
- SMRP certification or other maintenance reliability certifications. (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, manufacturing operations, MRO inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment components.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis. (Required)
- Experience working in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Research Product Manager
Target STEM-designated degree fields
If your degree is in computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related STEM field, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Lead with this in applications. Employers see it as three years of authorization, not one.
Prioritize companies with active research divisions
Large tech companies, biotech firms, and academic-affiliated organizations run structured research programs and hire product managers to bridge research and commercialization. These employers are far more likely to have OPT sponsorship experience than early-stage startups.
Frame your research background as a product differentiator
Research PMs who can read a paper, synthesize findings, and translate them into a product roadmap are rare. Highlight this explicitly in your resume and cover letter. It justifies the sponsorship investment to hiring managers unfamiliar with OPT.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm this before signing an offer. If they're not enrolled, you cannot use the extension, even if the employer is otherwise willing to support your status.
Connect your graduate research directly to the role
Hiring managers for research PM roles want to see that you've operated at the intersection of research and product before. Reference specific projects, methodologies, or publications from your graduate work that map to the company's research focus.
Apply early relative to your OPT end date
Most research PM hiring cycles run eight to twelve weeks. Factor in the time to file your STEM extension with USCIS before your current OPT expires. Starting your search at least six months out protects your work authorization timeline.
Research Product Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Research Product Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Research Product Manager positions typically qualify for students with degrees in computer science, engineering, data science, cognitive science, or a related STEM or research-intensive field. You'll need to ensure your job description and degree connection are clearly documented for your DSO.
Does a Research Product Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field and the Research PM role falls within that field of study, you're likely eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm both conditions before assuming you qualify.
How do I find Research Product Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Research PM roles from employers with active sponsorship history. General job boards don't filter for OPT eligibility, so you spend most of your time applying to roles that won't move forward. Searching on Migrate Mate removes that friction from the process.
Do Research Product Manager roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at large tech companies, research labs, and enterprise software firms that routinely hire PMs. These organizations have established immigration processes and sponsor H-1B visa petitions each year. Smaller companies or those new to hiring international talent may be willing but less prepared. Ask about their immigration sponsorship history directly during the offer stage.
What degree fields support a Research Product Manager OPT job match?
The most straightforward matches are computer science, human-computer interaction, biomedical engineering, cognitive science, data science, and information systems. MBA graduates with a STEM undergraduate degree can sometimes qualify if the role aligns with the STEM degree, not the MBA. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific role qualifies under your degree's CIP code.