STEM OPT Jobs in Indiana
Indiana's manufacturing, life sciences, and technology sectors drive consistent F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship, with employer density concentrated in Indianapolis, Columbus, and the Fort Wayne corridor. Companies across advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical research, and software development regularly file STEM OPT extensions, making Indiana a practical target for STEM graduates.
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Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
Overview
Seeking an Analytical Chemist to support our client's lab testing needs with some relevant laboratory experience.
Compensation: $22.00 - 24.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Organizes and conducts routine analyses independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines
- Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records
- Independently able to use and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks, while learning to perform routine and non-routine maintenance
- Provides input and participates in project meetings
- Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments
- Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members
- Maintains a safe and clean laboratory work environment
- Understands data generated, and history of methods
- Recognizes deviations from normal results and inform lab lead and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems
- Identifies problems, determines appropriate actions, and implements solutions with support or independently as appropriate
- Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed
- Able to identify critical steps in an assay
- Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
- Viewed as a resource within their team
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BS Degree in Chemistry or related science field with
- 0-3 years experience
- Microsoft Excel Proficient
- Independent and flexible/adaptable individual to manage multiple ongoing projects
Preferred:
- Masters Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar
- Experience with Gel Electrophoresis
- Experience with Cloning
- Experience with Aseptic Technique
- Experience with HPLC
- Experience with ELISA method development and techniques
- Experience with PCR
- Mammalian Cell Culture experience
- Familiarity with statistical data analysis
- Experience troubleshooting equipment would be beneficial
- Experience with electronic notebook upkeep
Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.
Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
Overview
Seeking an Analytical Chemist to support our client's lab testing needs with some relevant laboratory experience.
Compensation: $22.00 - 24.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Organizes and conducts routine analyses independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines
- Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records
- Independently able to use and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks, while learning to perform routine and non-routine maintenance
- Provides input and participates in project meetings
- Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments
- Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members
- Maintains a safe and clean laboratory work environment
- Understands data generated, and history of methods
- Recognizes deviations from normal results and inform lab lead and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems
- Identifies problems, determines appropriate actions, and implements solutions with support or independently as appropriate
- Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed
- Able to identify critical steps in an assay
- Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
- Viewed as a resource within their team
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BS Degree in Chemistry or related science field with
- 0-3 years experience
- Microsoft Excel Proficient
- Independent and flexible/adaptable individual to manage multiple ongoing projects
Preferred:
- Masters Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar
- Experience with Gel Electrophoresis
- Experience with Cloning
- Experience with Aseptic Technique
- Experience with HPLC
- Experience with ELISA method development and techniques
- Experience with PCR
- Mammalian Cell Culture experience
- Familiarity with statistical data analysis
- Experience troubleshooting equipment would be beneficial
- Experience with electronic notebook upkeep
Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.
Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Indiana
Verify your role qualifies under STEM OPT
Cross-check your job title against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List and confirm your STEM degree classification maps to a qualifying occupation using O*NET. Indiana employers in manufacturing and engineering sometimes post roles under broad titles that don't match STEM OPT criteria, so confirm the classification before applying.
Target Indiana employers already enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS will approve your I-765 extension. Search Indiana's life sciences corridor between Indianapolis and Columbus specifically, where pharmaceutical and medical device employers tend to maintain active E-Verify enrollments as a standard compliance practice.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified STEM OPT sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify Indiana employers with documented F-1 STEM OPT filing history by industry and city. This filters out employers who express openness but lack the E-Verify enrollment or compliance infrastructure required to actually complete the sponsorship process.
Submit your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
File your I-983 with your DSO and submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Indiana employers in fast-moving engineering roles sometimes delay signing the training plan, so build that timeline into your offer negotiation.
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Which industries in Indiana sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical device production, and software development account for the largest share of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Indiana. Companies in the Indianapolis life sciences corridor, along with automotive-adjacent engineering firms in the Fort Wayne and Columbus areas, file STEM OPT extensions regularly. University research operations at Purdue and Indiana University also represent a reliable sponsorship channel.
Which cities in Indiana have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Indianapolis is Indiana's primary market for F-1 STEM OPT roles, with concentration in technology, healthcare IT, and life sciences. Columbus is notable for advanced manufacturing and engineering positions tied to large industrial employers. West Lafayette benefits from Purdue University's research ecosystem, and Fort Wayne has an emerging cluster of engineering and logistics-technology employers actively filing STEM OPT extensions.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Indiana?
Roles must be directly related to your STEM degree and fall under a qualifying STEM degree classification from the STEM Designated Degree Program List. In Indiana, qualifying positions commonly include software engineers, manufacturing process engineers, biomedical researchers, data analysts, quality assurance engineers, and supply chain optimization specialists. The job must also require a practical application of STEM knowledge, not just general business functions with occasional technical tasks.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in Indiana that genuinely sponsor?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Indiana employers by F-1 STEM OPT filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already completed the sponsorship process rather than those who say they're open to it. You can also confirm E-Verify enrollment status through E-Verify's public employer search and cross-reference prevailing wages for your target occupation and county using the OFLC Wage Search before submitting applications.
Are there any Indiana-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Indiana has no state-level visa sponsorship requirements layered on top of federal rules, but the state's heavy manufacturing and industrial employer base means many mid-size companies haven't sponsored STEM OPT before. Verify E-Verify enrollment early and confirm the employer is willing to sign the I-983 training plan. Indiana's Big Ten and private university network also provides a strong recruiting pipeline for STEM graduates targeting research or academic employer roles.