Science & Research OPT Jobs in Connecticut
Science and research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Connecticut are concentrated around biotech and pharmaceutical employers in New Haven and Stamford, alongside Yale University's research divisions and institutions like the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. Connecticut's dense network of life sciences and R&D employers regularly files OPT-compatible roles for research scientists, lab technicians, and data analysts.
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Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Part Time - Occupational Therapist - Danbury
Summary
Occupational Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on upper extremity function, maximal independence in activities of daily living, and cognitive perceptual motor function. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatrics and/or adults and mature adults. May treat in any of the following areas: in-patient, out-patient and pediatrics.
Responsibilities:
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Performs occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing evaluation procedures.
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Performs occupational therapy treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.
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Provides patient/family education and training.
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Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.
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Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
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Initiates discharge planning.
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Continuing education: attends 20 hours per year, provides two hours of inservice education to staff per year.
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Provides full time clinical experience to student.
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May provide guidance to lower level staff.
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Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluating assistive personnel.
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Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE
Other Information:
Required:
Minimum Experience: Bachelor’s degree and minimum one year of experience
Desired: Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification and CPR certification.
Working Conditions:
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Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
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Occupational: Some occupational risk
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Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
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Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials: OT
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 183
Department: I/P Physical Medicine
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Part Time - Occupational Therapist - Danbury
Summary
Occupational Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on upper extremity function, maximal independence in activities of daily living, and cognitive perceptual motor function. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatrics and/or adults and mature adults. May treat in any of the following areas: in-patient, out-patient and pediatrics.
Responsibilities:
-
Performs occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing evaluation procedures.
-
Performs occupational therapy treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.
-
Provides patient/family education and training.
-
Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.
-
Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
-
Initiates discharge planning.
-
Continuing education: attends 20 hours per year, provides two hours of inservice education to staff per year.
-
Provides full time clinical experience to student.
-
May provide guidance to lower level staff.
-
Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluating assistive personnel.
-
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE
Other Information:
Required:
Minimum Experience: Bachelor’s degree and minimum one year of experience
Desired: Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification and CPR certification.
Working Conditions:
-
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
-
Occupational: Some occupational risk
-
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
-
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials: OT
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 183
Department: I/P Physical Medicine
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
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Search Science & Research Jobs in ConnecticutScience & Research OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
Which science and research companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a strong cluster of life sciences and pharmaceutical employers with active OPT sponsorship histories, including Arvinas, Achillion Pharmaceuticals, and Alexion (now part of AstraZeneca) in New Haven, as well as Synchrony and Synchronoss in Stamford. Yale School of Medicine and UConn Health also regularly bring on OPT holders for research associate and lab coordinator roles. Checking DOL Labor Condition Application filings through OFLC is a reliable way to verify which specific employers have recent sponsorship activity.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most science and research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
New Haven is Connecticut's primary hub for science and research OPT jobs, driven by Yale University's research enterprise and a growing biotech corridor. Farmington hosts UConn Health and several clinical research organizations. Stamford attracts pharmaceutical and health sciences employers given its proximity to New York metro research networks. Groton is notable for Pfizer's large research and development campus, which has historically been one of the state's most active science employers.
How do I find science & research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT job seekers and lets you filter science and research roles in Connecticut by employers with verified OPT sponsorship history, drawing on DOL Labor Condition Application data. This saves significant time compared to manually screening job postings that don't disclose sponsorship status. You can narrow results by role type, such as research scientist, bioinformatics analyst, or laboratory technician, to match your degree field and OPT authorization period.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Connecticut?
Roles that typically qualify are those requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. In Connecticut's science sector, this commonly includes research associate positions in molecular biology or biochemistry, bioinformatics and computational biology analysts, clinical data coordinators, environmental scientists, and materials scientists. Positions at pharmaceutical R&D sites, academic medical centers, and government-adjacent laboratories such as the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station tend to align well with OPT degree requirements. O*NET occupation profiles can help confirm whether a specific role meets the degree-relatedness standard.
Are there any Connecticut-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in science and research?
Connecticut's concentration of biopharmaceutical and clinical research employers means many science roles are project-based or grant-funded, which can affect the duration and renewal of OPT positions. F-1 OPT holders working in STEM-designated fields such as biological sciences or chemistry may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which is particularly relevant given Connecticut's pharma and biotech employer base. USCIS defines qualifying STEM degrees by CIP code, so confirming your program's classification with your Designated School Official before applying is advisable.