STEM OPT Biomedical Jobs
Biomedical roles in research, diagnostics, and medical device development qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan. STEM degrees in biomedical engineering, biology, or related fields meet the eligibility criteria.
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Brainlab revolutionized digital medical technology with the introduction of software for radiosurgery and surgical navigation. Today, Brainlab is an industry leader in digital surgery, radiotherapy and integrated operating rooms.
Serving physicians, medical professionals and patients in 6,000+ hospitals in 121 countries, we’re transforming healthcare to improve the lives of patients everywhere.
We employ over 2,000 people in 25 locations worldwide. Close-knit teams made of talented, curious and authentic people are working together toward a common goal.
Together we’re dedicated to making an impact.
Sound like you?
Join and grow with us.
Job Description
- Perform custom installations to establish functionality for complex radiotherapy and radiosurgery products
- Resolve product issues through detailed analysis and utilization of engineering expertise
- Update and service radiotherapy/radiosurgery products
- Effectively communicate with customers to understand complex problems and adequately troubleshoot issues
- Instruct users in calibration checks, surveys, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment
- Deliver high level customer service
- Read, analyze, interpret and follow signal flow on blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Perform periodic preventative maintenance
- Demonstrate and promote Oncology Solutions products and services at client meetings
- Keep abreast of new developments regarding Brainlab and competitive Oncology Solutions products and services through training and independent research and analysis
- Ability to travel 80%
- Salary Range 65-85k
Qualifications
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or IT Technology required
- Must be a self starter, working without close supervision and be able to successfully manage service activities in assigned territory
- Demonstrated engineering experience with medical devices
- Computer expertise, familiarity, and demonstrated expertise with hardware troubleshooting
- Able to apply critical thinking and perform analysis successfully under challenging conditions in a clinical environment
- Knowledge of medical linear accelerator or microwave RF systems and computer networks preferred
- Robotics and/or electro-mechanical systems service experience preferred
- Proficiency in the use of test equipment and hand tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters
- Excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to manage many work streams simultaneously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professional and confident demeanor
- Works well in a team environment and individually
- Proactively approaches his/her contribution to the organization
- Demonstrates leadership abilities
- High comfort level with software and technology in general
- Work safely in confined areas, including high current/ high voltages modulators (20-50 kV, 1500A), and use peripheral vision to gauge distances. The confined areas have potential hand/arm ‘traps.’ Depth perception is critical
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on ladders
Additional Information
In return for the experiences listed above we will provide a business casual environment, competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life, LTD, STD, and matching 401k benefits and much more.
Brainlab, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Covid-19 vaccination, including applicable booster(s), is required if the position requires onsite presence at Brainlab customer sites in compliance with Presidential Executive Orders. Legally allowed exemptions may apply.
Brainlab participates in E-Verify. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to us.hr@brainlab.com.
Company Description
Brainlab revolutionized digital medical technology with the introduction of software for radiosurgery and surgical navigation. Today, Brainlab is an industry leader in digital surgery, radiotherapy and integrated operating rooms.
Serving physicians, medical professionals and patients in 6,000+ hospitals in 121 countries, we’re transforming healthcare to improve the lives of patients everywhere.
We employ over 2,000 people in 25 locations worldwide. Close-knit teams made of talented, curious and authentic people are working together toward a common goal.
Together we’re dedicated to making an impact.
Sound like you?
Join and grow with us.
Job Description
- Perform custom installations to establish functionality for complex radiotherapy and radiosurgery products
- Resolve product issues through detailed analysis and utilization of engineering expertise
- Update and service radiotherapy/radiosurgery products
- Effectively communicate with customers to understand complex problems and adequately troubleshoot issues
- Instruct users in calibration checks, surveys, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment
- Deliver high level customer service
- Read, analyze, interpret and follow signal flow on blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Perform periodic preventative maintenance
- Demonstrate and promote Oncology Solutions products and services at client meetings
- Keep abreast of new developments regarding Brainlab and competitive Oncology Solutions products and services through training and independent research and analysis
- Ability to travel 80%
- Salary Range 65-85k
Qualifications
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or IT Technology required
- Must be a self starter, working without close supervision and be able to successfully manage service activities in assigned territory
- Demonstrated engineering experience with medical devices
- Computer expertise, familiarity, and demonstrated expertise with hardware troubleshooting
- Able to apply critical thinking and perform analysis successfully under challenging conditions in a clinical environment
- Knowledge of medical linear accelerator or microwave RF systems and computer networks preferred
- Robotics and/or electro-mechanical systems service experience preferred
- Proficiency in the use of test equipment and hand tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters
- Excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to manage many work streams simultaneously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professional and confident demeanor
- Works well in a team environment and individually
- Proactively approaches his/her contribution to the organization
- Demonstrates leadership abilities
- High comfort level with software and technology in general
- Work safely in confined areas, including high current/ high voltages modulators (20-50 kV, 1500A), and use peripheral vision to gauge distances. The confined areas have potential hand/arm ‘traps.’ Depth perception is critical
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on ladders
Additional Information
In return for the experiences listed above we will provide a business casual environment, competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life, LTD, STD, and matching 401k benefits and much more.
Brainlab, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Covid-19 vaccination, including applicable booster(s), is required if the position requires onsite presence at Brainlab customer sites in compliance with Presidential Executive Orders. Legally allowed exemptions may apply.
Brainlab participates in E-Verify. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to us.hr@brainlab.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Biomedical
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM OPT CIP code list maintained by ICE. Biomedical engineering (14.0501) and biology-adjacent fields qualify, but healthcare administration degrees typically don't, so confirm before targeting STEM OPT-dependent roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers for their E-Verify company ID or check the E-Verify employer search tool directly. Biomedical employers at research hospitals and contract research organizations frequently operate under parent-company E-Verify accounts, so clarify which legal entity will employ you.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable outcomes
Biomedical roles need an I-983 that maps specific lab techniques, regulatory deliverables, or device development milestones to your degree's STEM objectives. Generic job descriptions get flagged by DSOs, so draft learning goals with your direct supervisor before your DSO authorizes the extension.
Target employers with active FDA or NIH relationships
Biomedical companies holding FDA device clearances or active NIH grants maintain compliance infrastructure that makes STEM OPT onboarding routine. Cross-reference target employers against USCIS LCA disclosure data to confirm prior STEM work authorization filings before reaching out.
Search Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT-ready biomedical roles
Migrate Mate surfaces biomedical job listings from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and prior OPT hiring history. Filter by STEM OPT eligibility to skip roles at employers who haven't navigated the I-983 process, saving your OPT days on viable opportunities.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires the STEM OPT extension application to be submitted no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT end date. A timely filing triggers a 180-day automatic extension of your EAD, letting you keep working while USCIS adjudicates, so don't wait on your employer's onboarding timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which STEM degrees qualify for the STEM OPT extension in biomedical jobs?
Degrees in biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, and closely related STEM fields qualify if the program's CIP code appears on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in healthcare administration or clinical programs without a STEM CIP code do not qualify, even if you're working in a biomedical setting. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for roles that depend on the extension.
Does every biomedical employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not just those in regulated industries. In biomedical, this includes contract research organizations, medical device manufacturers, diagnostic labs, and hospital research departments. If a prospective employer isn't enrolled, they cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of the role's technical qualifications. Verify enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search before accepting any offer.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a biomedical role?
The I-983 must describe how your specific biomedical work connects to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For research roles, this means listing lab methodologies, regulatory submissions, or device validation tasks tied to your coursework. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy DSO review. Your supervisor co-signs the plan and must conduct evaluations every six months. USCIS can audit these plans, so specificity about measurable outcomes matters from the start.
How does cap-gap work if my employer files an H-1B petition before my STEM OPT ends?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year, even if your EAD expires earlier. You can continue working in your biomedical role during this period without interruption. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension notice, which you'll need to present to your employer alongside your expired EAD.
Where can I find biomedical jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists biomedical roles from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring OPT students. Filtering for STEM OPT eligibility narrows results to employers who have already navigated the I-983 process, so you spend less time educating hiring teams about your work authorization and more time advancing through interviews.