Science & Research Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Georgia's science and research sector spans biotech corridors in Atlanta, CDC and Emory University operations in Decatur and DeKalb County, and agricultural research hubs tied to the University of Georgia in Athens. Employers across these centers actively sponsor Green Cards for researchers, scientists, and technical specialists through EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 pathways.
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LOCATION: The territory for this position covers the Southeast region, including Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Join Natera's Lung Oncology histology team as a Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS). In this high-impact, field-based role, you will drive the adoption and growth of Signatera, Natera's personalized molecular residual disease (MRD) ctDNA assay, helping clinicians monitor cancer and inform treatment decisions throughout the patient journey.
As a trusted clinical and commercial partner, you will build strategic relationships with key stakeholders across academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, hospital systems, and community oncology practices. You will collaborate cross-functionally to expand access to Signatera while partnering with Pulmonologists, Pulmonary Interventional Radiologists, Thoracic Surgeons, and other members of the multidisciplinary care teams.
We are looking for a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop expertise in Natera's oncology portfolio, clinical data, reimbursement landscape, competitive positioning, and internal processes.
- Identify and develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic medical centers, hospital systems, and community oncology practices to drive adoption of Natera's oncology portfolio.
- Engage Pulmonary oncologists and other healthcare professionals through consultative, clinical discussions that support the adoption of Natera's oncology diagnostics.
- Develop and execute strategic territory plans to identify growth opportunities and influence key clinical and administrative stakeholders.
- Achieve sales objectives and drive growth within the assigned territory.
- Maintain accurate territory activity, customer insights, and sales forecasts while identifying risks and new business opportunities.
- Conduct all business activities with integrity while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5+ years of successful medical sales experience, preferably within the Lung Cancer Space and in molecular diagnostics, or precision medicine.
- Knowledge of the academic and community oncology landscape, including molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, and reimbursement.
- Experience calling on Pulmonologists, Interventional Pulmonologists, Thoracic Surgeons, Cardiothoracic surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, ENT/Otolaryngology physicians, Head & Neck Surgeons, Medical Oncologists, or other Head & Neck oncology stakeholders preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, business acumen, financial management, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence physicians, key opinion leaders, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to develop and execute territory growth strategies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate complex clinical and scientific information effectively to diverse healthcare audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of oncology market dynamics, molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, and healthcare reimbursement is preferred.
Why Natera?
You'll join a collaborative, high-performing oncology team dedicated to expanding access to innovative molecular diagnostics that help clinicians make more informed treatment decisions throughout the cancer journey.
At Natera, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Represent industry-leading molecular diagnostics that are changing how cancer is monitored.
- Partner with nationally recognized physicians, health systems, and key opinion leaders.
- Join a collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
- Make a meaningful impact on patients and the future of precision oncology.
Compensation & Benefits
The total on-target earnings (OTE) package includes a competitive base salary with uncapped quarterly commissions. Additional benefits include:
- Monthly car allowance
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers, and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits, and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community, and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
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Which science and research companies sponsor Green Card visas in Georgia?
Georgia's leading Green Card sponsors in science and research include Emory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (federal positions), Yerlan Biosciences, and agricultural research institutions affiliated with the University of Georgia. Large healthcare systems like Grady Health and Piedmont also sponsor research-focused roles. Sponsorship activity tends to concentrate in biotechnology, public health, and materials science.
Which cities in Georgia have the most science and research Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Atlanta accounts for the largest share of science and research Green Card sponsorship jobs in Georgia, driven by its concentration of universities, biotech firms, and the CDC campus in nearby Decatur. Athens is a secondary hub due to the University of Georgia's research operations. Savannah and Augusta have smaller but growing research sectors, particularly in health sciences and engineering.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Georgia?
Roles that commonly qualify include research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, molecular biologists, materials scientists, and laboratory directors. Positions requiring a master's degree or doctorate in a specific scientific discipline are the strongest candidates for EB-2 sponsorship. Roles demonstrating exceptional achievement in a field may qualify under EB-1A or EB-1B, which do not require a job offer in the EB-1A category.
How do I find science and research Green Card sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate lists science and research jobs in Georgia where employers have an active history of Green Card sponsorship, filtering out roles unlikely to support the process. You can search by visa type and industry to focus specifically on Green Card-eligible positions in Georgia's biotech, public health, and academic research sectors, saving time compared to reviewing unfiltered postings across general job boards.
Are there state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in science and research roles in Georgia?
Georgia does not administer its own immigration sponsorship program, so federal Green Card pathways apply uniformly. However, researchers employed by Georgia's public universities or state agencies may encounter additional institutional approval steps before an employer can initiate PERM labor certification. Foreign nationals working at federally funded facilities like the CDC are typically employed through affiliated universities or contractors rather than directly by the federal government, which affects who serves as the sponsoring employer.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card science & research jobs in Georgia?
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.