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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Provides advanced levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.
Job Description
Summary
Provides advanced levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.
Job Duties
- Repairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment. Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time.
- Reviews, modifies, develops, and implements written preventive maintenance manuals and quality assurance testing procedures for medical equipment.
- Reviews incident reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes appropriate actions to ensure patient safety.
- Leads new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.
- Obtains quotes through current requisition processes and works with technical specifications related to bids and capital purchases.
- Exercises proper judgment in evaluating the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime.
- Seeks out best value products and labor and parts sources in order to minimize the total cost of service to the organization.
- Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians.
- Oversees the work of external contractors/vendors engaged in providing services for specialized equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields or High School Diploma/GED along with 5 years of progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 4 years progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment.
- Ability to respond to diagnostic ultrasound, portable fluoroscopy, and dye injector service calls.
- Ability to respond to service calls in the operating rooms.
- Ability to communicate and function independently in a customer-focused service environment and to use computer software-based work order tracking systems to document repair and maintenance services.
- Proficiency in performing database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records.
- Competence and independence in potential crisis situations while appropriately alerting management.
- Flexibility in accommodating customer needs.
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic test equipment and simulators.
- Proficient in the repair and preventive maintenance of at least eight of the following devices: Anesthesia Machines, Anesthetic Gas Analyzers, Blood Cell Savers, Diagnostic Ultrasound, ECMO Console, EEG Equipment, EMR System Interface, Fetal Monitoring System, Hemodialysis Machines, IABPs, Infant Care Equipment, Lab Analyzers, Medical Lasers, Patient Monitoring Systems, Perfusion Console, Pulmonary Function Testers, Portable Fluoroscopy, Sterilizers (steam or plasma), Telemetry Monitoring Systems, Tissue Processors, and Ventilators (adult or infant).
- Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
- Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to visit multiple business locations. (Dependent on employment location)
Additional Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields
- 5 years progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment.
- CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, 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.
Number of Positions In Requisition
1
Job Details
Provides advanced levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.
Job Description
Summary
Provides advanced levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.
Job Duties
- Repairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment. Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time.
- Reviews, modifies, develops, and implements written preventive maintenance manuals and quality assurance testing procedures for medical equipment.
- Reviews incident reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes appropriate actions to ensure patient safety.
- Leads new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.
- Obtains quotes through current requisition processes and works with technical specifications related to bids and capital purchases.
- Exercises proper judgment in evaluating the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime.
- Seeks out best value products and labor and parts sources in order to minimize the total cost of service to the organization.
- Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians.
- Oversees the work of external contractors/vendors engaged in providing services for specialized equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields or High School Diploma/GED along with 5 years of progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 4 years progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment.
- Ability to respond to diagnostic ultrasound, portable fluoroscopy, and dye injector service calls.
- Ability to respond to service calls in the operating rooms.
- Ability to communicate and function independently in a customer-focused service environment and to use computer software-based work order tracking systems to document repair and maintenance services.
- Proficiency in performing database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records.
- Competence and independence in potential crisis situations while appropriately alerting management.
- Flexibility in accommodating customer needs.
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic test equipment and simulators.
- Proficient in the repair and preventive maintenance of at least eight of the following devices: Anesthesia Machines, Anesthetic Gas Analyzers, Blood Cell Savers, Diagnostic Ultrasound, ECMO Console, EEG Equipment, EMR System Interface, Fetal Monitoring System, Hemodialysis Machines, IABPs, Infant Care Equipment, Lab Analyzers, Medical Lasers, Patient Monitoring Systems, Perfusion Console, Pulmonary Function Testers, Portable Fluoroscopy, Sterilizers (steam or plasma), Telemetry Monitoring Systems, Tissue Processors, and Ventilators (adult or infant).
- Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
- Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to visit multiple business locations. (Dependent on employment location)
Additional Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields
- 5 years progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment.
- CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, 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.
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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.