Science & Research H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut's science and research sector span pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer in Groton, biotech firms along the New Haven corridor, and university research institutions including Yale and UConn. Roles in drug discovery, clinical research, materials science, and environmental research attract international talent, with Hartford and New Haven serving as the state's primary hiring hubs.
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Summary
The High-Risk Navigator plays a critical role in strengthening community partnerships to bridge gaps in healthcare, coordinate care, and connect at-risk populations with essential resources. This role focuses on improving outcomes by addressing social determinants of health and referring targeted individuals to appropriate services, including community-based mental health and addiction providers. Acting as a liaison, the High-Risk Navigator coordinates and leverages existing community resources to enhance the quality of care, reduce barriers, and foster patient engagement.
Responsibilities:
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Convenes coordinated care team meetings that may include representatives from hospitals, local mental health authorities and treatment providers, residential facilities, home care agencies, federally qualified health centers, homeless outreach teams, substance use disorder treatment organizations, social services, health departments, city agencies and housing providers.
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Identifies individuals in need of intervention. Prepares and delivers case presentations. Develops and oversees community treatment plans for high-risk clients. Serves as a liaison between local hospitals and community based organizations to better coordinate care for complex need individuals.
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Provides outreach as appropriate for identified high-risk individuals.
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Facilitates ongoing collaboration among hospital and community service providers to reduce service duplication, optimize resource utilization, enhance care coordination and outreach efforts, connect individuals to providers addressing health-related social needs, and share aggregate outcome data to drive improved outcomes.
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Acts as a representative in local, regional, and statewide committees and meetings to advocate for and advance initiatives that improve care for clients.
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Establishes policies and protocols to expedite access to services and implements mechanisms that ensure effective follow up.
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Collects and manages data, including patient reviews, care plans, demographics, and outcomes, to support care coordination and support initiatives.
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Works with local implementation teams to ensure program goals are being met.
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Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
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Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
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Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
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Performs other duties as required.
Education Skills Experience:
Bachelor's degree. Knowledge of health care field and supportive housing required. Must possess strong leadership skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills are required. Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary service professionals. Good computer skills are required.
Minimum Experience: three years.
Desired: Masters degree in social services, health care, public administration or policy field preferred. A bilingual ability (English/Spanish) is desirable.
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 2079
Department: Community Health
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly
Description
Summary
The High-Risk Navigator plays a critical role in strengthening community partnerships to bridge gaps in healthcare, coordinate care, and connect at-risk populations with essential resources. This role focuses on improving outcomes by addressing social determinants of health and referring targeted individuals to appropriate services, including community-based mental health and addiction providers. Acting as a liaison, the High-Risk Navigator coordinates and leverages existing community resources to enhance the quality of care, reduce barriers, and foster patient engagement.
Responsibilities:
-
Convenes coordinated care team meetings that may include representatives from hospitals, local mental health authorities and treatment providers, residential facilities, home care agencies, federally qualified health centers, homeless outreach teams, substance use disorder treatment organizations, social services, health departments, city agencies and housing providers.
-
Identifies individuals in need of intervention. Prepares and delivers case presentations. Develops and oversees community treatment plans for high-risk clients. Serves as a liaison between local hospitals and community based organizations to better coordinate care for complex need individuals.
-
Provides outreach as appropriate for identified high-risk individuals.
-
Facilitates ongoing collaboration among hospital and community service providers to reduce service duplication, optimize resource utilization, enhance care coordination and outreach efforts, connect individuals to providers addressing health-related social needs, and share aggregate outcome data to drive improved outcomes.
-
Acts as a representative in local, regional, and statewide committees and meetings to advocate for and advance initiatives that improve care for clients.
-
Establishes policies and protocols to expedite access to services and implements mechanisms that ensure effective follow up.
-
Collects and manages data, including patient reviews, care plans, demographics, and outcomes, to support care coordination and support initiatives.
-
Works with local implementation teams to ensure program goals are being met.
-
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
-
Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
-
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
-
Performs other duties as required.
Education Skills Experience:
Bachelor's degree. Knowledge of health care field and supportive housing required. Must possess strong leadership skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills are required. Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary service professionals. Good computer skills are required.
Minimum Experience: three years.
Desired: Masters degree in social services, health care, public administration or policy field preferred. A bilingual ability (English/Spanish) is desirable.
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 2079
Department: Community Health
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly
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Search Science & Research Jobs in ConnecticutScience & Research Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
Which science and research companies sponsor H-1B visas in Connecticut?
Connecticut's science and research sector includes major H-1B visa sponsors such as Pfizer, which operates a large research campus in Groton, along with Boehringer Ingelheim, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, and Yale University. Bioscience and environmental research firms clustered in New Haven and Stamford also file H-1B petitions regularly. Sponsorship activity varies by employer size, hiring cycle, and the availability of qualifying specialty occupation roles.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs?
New Haven and Groton are the most active cities for science and research H-1B sponsorship in Connecticut. New Haven benefits from Yale University's research ecosystem and a growing biotech cluster. Groton is anchored by Pfizer's pharmaceutical R&D operations. Hartford, Farmington, and Storrs also see sponsorship activity, particularly through hospital-affiliated research centers and the University of Connecticut.
How do I find science & research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate filters science and research positions in Connecticut by verified H-1B sponsorship history, letting you focus on employers who have actively filed Labor Condition Applications for comparable roles. You can search by occupation, employer, and Connecticut location to surface opportunities matched to your background. Reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data through Migrate Mate helps you assess which organizations sponsor consistently, rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Connecticut?
Roles that routinely qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Connecticut's science and research sector include research scientists, biochemists, clinical research associates, environmental scientists, and materials scientists. USCIS requires that the position constitute a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Positions in pharmaceutical R&D, genomics, biomedical engineering, and laboratory sciences commonly meet this standard. O*NET occupation profiles can help clarify degree requirements for specific titles.
Are there any Connecticut-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in science and research?
Connecticut's concentration of pharmaceutical and biotech employers means H-1B demand is closely tied to R&D funding cycles and clinical trial activity. State-funded research initiatives through UConn and Connecticut Innovations can influence hiring at smaller institutions and startups, though those organizations may have less H-1B filing experience than large pharma employers. Prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program apply uniformly, and the OFLC Wage Search tool provides Connecticut-specific wage levels by occupation and region.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B science & research jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.