STEM OPT Associate Scientist Jobs
Associate Scientist roles in biotech, pharma, and research labs are a strong fit for STEM OPT students with degrees in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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The Acoustic Phonetics and Perception Lab is hiring one part-time associate research scientist to work with Dr. Susannah Levi in the Department of Communicative Disorders, New York University on a project examining speech production in different speaking styles. Responsibilities include collection and analysis of speech acoustic data, participant recruitment and scheduling, preparing for and supporting research study visits, administering study procedures in accordance with established protocols, recording, organizing, and maintaining speech samples and study documentation, coding, cleaning, and managing research data, and assisting with data analysis and interpretation.
The ideal candidate will have excellent time-management and organizational skills, as well as experience with human subjects research, including data collection and data management.
Incumbent will work 10 hours per week.
This appointment will run through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal contingent on lab needs and the availability of funds.
The position does not include any supervisory responsibilities, but being able to effectively communicate study procedures and protocols is expected.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay for this position is $30. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, speech-language pathology, rehabilitation science, or a related field
- Knowledge of speech acoustics
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Experience with human subjects research, including data collection and data management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior research experience in clinical, rehabilitation, or speech and hearing sciences
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with research databases, data-entry systems, or research data management
Please submit your resume/CV.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
INTRODUCTION
The Acoustic Phonetics and Perception Lab is hiring one part-time associate research scientist to work with Dr. Susannah Levi in the Department of Communicative Disorders, New York University on a project examining speech production in different speaking styles. Responsibilities include collection and analysis of speech acoustic data, participant recruitment and scheduling, preparing for and supporting research study visits, administering study procedures in accordance with established protocols, recording, organizing, and maintaining speech samples and study documentation, coding, cleaning, and managing research data, and assisting with data analysis and interpretation.
The ideal candidate will have excellent time-management and organizational skills, as well as experience with human subjects research, including data collection and data management.
Incumbent will work 10 hours per week.
This appointment will run through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal contingent on lab needs and the availability of funds.
The position does not include any supervisory responsibilities, but being able to effectively communicate study procedures and protocols is expected.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay for this position is $30. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, speech-language pathology, rehabilitation science, or a related field
- Knowledge of speech acoustics
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Experience with human subjects research, including data collection and data management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior research experience in clinical, rehabilitation, or speech and hearing sciences
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with research databases, data-entry systems, or research data management
Please submit your resume/CV.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Associate Scientist
Verify your CIP code matches the role
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Associate Scientist postings in life sciences typically require biology, chemistry, or biochemistry credentials, and a mismatched CIP code can invalidate your extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm enrollment before you sign anything. Biotech startups and contract research organizations sometimes lack enrollment, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT sponsors regardless of how well the role fits your degree.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Run the job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Associate Scientist wages vary significantly by region and lab type, and knowing the DOL wage level helps you evaluate whether an offer meets the threshold required for your I-983 training plan.
Build an I-983 training plan tied to lab competencies
Work with your DSO to draft an I-983 that maps specific lab skills like assay development, data analysis, or cell culture to your STEM degree objectives. Generic training plans raise DSO flags and delay your extension approval, so be concrete about technical tasks from day one.
Target employers with established research pipelines
Use Migrate Mate to filter Associate Scientist openings by employers who regularly hire STEM OPT students and are already enrolled in E-Verify. This cuts out the back-and-forth of confirming eligibility and gets you to the interview stage faster.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT ends
Submit your I-765 to USCIS no later than 90 days before your current OPT expires. If USCIS hasn't adjudicated by your end date, your cap-gap protection only applies if you have an H-1B visa petition pending, so timing the filing correctly protects your ability to keep working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Scientist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline with a CIP code on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. Check your I-20 and confirm the CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, not an optional step. You and your employer must both sign the I-983 training plan, and USCIS requires the employer to be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you start work. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Associate Scientist position?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, identify the lab skills or research competencies you'll develop, name your on-site supervisor, and outline how the employer will evaluate your progress. For Associate Scientist roles, that typically means detailing techniques like assay development, data interpretation, or experimental design rather than listing general job duties.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT expires while my H-1B is pending?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT end date, cap-gap rules allow you to continue working until October 1 of that fiscal year, even if your EAD has expired. USCIS must receive the petition before your authorized period ends, so your employer's filing timeline matters significantly.
Where can I find Associate Scientist jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Associate Scientist listings by E-Verify enrollment status, so you're only seeing employers who already meet the baseline STEM OPT requirement. That removes the most common early-stage friction, which is finding out after an interview that a company isn't enrolled, and lets you focus on evaluating the role and training plan fit instead.