TN Visa Biochemist Jobs
Biochemist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, covering research, analysis, and development work in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and academia. Canadian citizens enter without a cap or lottery. Mexican citizens face a separate allocation. Your degree in biochemistry or a closely related science field is the core credential officers evaluate.
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At BioLegend, we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being part of Revvity, a global provider of health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services for life sciences and diagnostics, allows us to extend the mission of enabling our customers to do legendary discovery. Join us and make a difference!
JOB SUMMARY
This Biochemist supports multiple steps in the manufacturing of BioLegend’s regulated products within our FDA-registered cGMP facility.
Responsibilities include formulation, filling, capping, labeling, completing batch records, managing finished goods inventory (FGI), data entry, equipment maintenance, and organizing and inspecting supplies.
You will also support purification and conjugation of monoclonal antibodies using an AKTA system, as well as buffer preparation and inspection of materials entering the GMP suite.
In addition, this role includes assisting with product documentation, maintaining device history records, and working with Product Development to help transition new products into manufacturing.
The ideal candidate is a dependable team player who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines are important for success in this role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prepare various buffers for manufacturing activities.
- Perform incoming inspection of raw materials.
- Perform formulation and vialing of the regulated products.
- Assist in troubleshooting the manufacturing process.
- Maintain batch records and other documentations that are essential to be in compliance with ISO13485:2016 and cGMP.
- Maintain/troubleshoot laboratory equipment and manage supplies.
- Process purification or conjugation orders as needed through the AKTA system.
- Perform dialysis, centrifugation, and column chromatography.
- Conduct Endotoxin tests.
- Advance multiple projects simultaneously and work in a team environment.
- Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree with some industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1-year Lab experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LAB
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $22.00 - $29.00/hr. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- Parental Benefits
- Compassionate Care Leave
- 401k with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.
For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.
INTRODUCTION
At BioLegend, we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being part of Revvity, a global provider of health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services for life sciences and diagnostics, allows us to extend the mission of enabling our customers to do legendary discovery. Join us and make a difference!
JOB SUMMARY
This Biochemist supports multiple steps in the manufacturing of BioLegend’s regulated products within our FDA-registered cGMP facility.
Responsibilities include formulation, filling, capping, labeling, completing batch records, managing finished goods inventory (FGI), data entry, equipment maintenance, and organizing and inspecting supplies.
You will also support purification and conjugation of monoclonal antibodies using an AKTA system, as well as buffer preparation and inspection of materials entering the GMP suite.
In addition, this role includes assisting with product documentation, maintaining device history records, and working with Product Development to help transition new products into manufacturing.
The ideal candidate is a dependable team player who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines are important for success in this role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prepare various buffers for manufacturing activities.
- Perform incoming inspection of raw materials.
- Perform formulation and vialing of the regulated products.
- Assist in troubleshooting the manufacturing process.
- Maintain batch records and other documentations that are essential to be in compliance with ISO13485:2016 and cGMP.
- Maintain/troubleshoot laboratory equipment and manage supplies.
- Process purification or conjugation orders as needed through the AKTA system.
- Perform dialysis, centrifugation, and column chromatography.
- Conduct Endotoxin tests.
- Advance multiple projects simultaneously and work in a team environment.
- Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree with some industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1-year Lab experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LAB
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $22.00 - $29.00/hr. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- Parental Benefits
- Compassionate Care Leave
- 401k with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.
For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Biochemist
Align your degree to the role precisely
TN visa officers evaluate whether your credential matches the specific biochemist position, not just science broadly. A degree in chemistry or molecular biology typically qualifies, but a general biology degree may draw scrutiny depending on the job duties described in your offer letter.
Request a duties-forward offer letter
Ask your employer to describe your role using biochemistry-specific language: assay development, protein characterization, metabolite analysis. Generic titles like 'scientist' or 'researcher' without discipline-specific duties have caused TN denials at the port of entry for this occupation.
Target biotech and pharma companies with TN history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers experienced with visa sponsorship in life sciences roles. Companies with recent visa filings understand work visa processes and offer letter requirements, making them more likely to move quickly on hiring timelines without delays typical of other visa categories.
Prepare credential documentation for Mexican applicants
Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate and should bring certified transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is not from a Mexican or U.S. institution, and the original offer letter. Consular officers can request additional documentation that port-of-entry CBP officers typically do not.
Verify your employer's support letter requirements for TN status
TN status does not require any government filing or wage certification the way H-1B visa does, but some employers mistakenly apply H-1B-style processes to TN sponsorship. Confirm with HR early that your TN application will proceed directly—for Canadians, at the U.S. port of entry with your employer's support letter, or for Mexicans, at a U.S. consulate—without delays from unrelated visa procedures.
Plan extensions around your project timeline
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals. If your role involves multi-year research grants or clinical trial phases, coordinate your renewal filing to avoid gaps that could interrupt your authorization mid-project, especially for federally funded work.
Biochemist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a biochemist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Biochemist is a named occupation on the USMCA TN list. To qualify, your job duties must reflect biochemistry-specific work, such as enzyme kinetics research, biomarker analysis, or drug metabolism studies, and your degree must align with those duties. A general science background without a direct connection to biochemistry can lead to a denial at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for biochemist positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start a qualifying biochemist role as soon as an employer extends an offer and prepares the documentation. H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery each spring, with a wait of up to a year before work can begin. Mexican nationals face a TN allocation limit, but it has not historically been exhausted for this occupation.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter that describes your biochemist duties in detail, states the position is temporary, and confirms you hold the required credentials. Canadians present this letter directly to a CBP officer at the border along with their degree and passport. The employer does not file a petition with USCIS on your behalf for Canadian nationals.
Where can I find biochemist employers who already sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search for biochemist roles specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time on employers who haven't worked with TN professionals before. Finding companies with existing TN experience shortens the hiring timeline because HR teams don't need to research the process from scratch when you receive your offer.
Can I switch biochemist employers while on TN status without losing my authorization?
You can change employers, but TN status is tied to a specific employer and role. You need a new offer letter from the new employer and must obtain a new TN approval before starting work, either at a port of entry or, for Mexican nationals, through a new consular appointment. There is no employer portability provision for TN the way H-1B has under AC21.