Science & Research H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Maine's science and research sector are concentrated at institutions like Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, the University of Maine, and MaineHealth research divisions. Roles span genomics, marine biology, and biomedical research. Portland and Bangor anchor most industry activity, though Bar Harbor draws internationally recognized research talent.
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LOCATION: The territory for this position covers Maine and New Hampshire.
We are currently looking for a Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our Oncology sales team!
The COS position is an oncology diagnostics sales role charged with establishing, developing and growing a geography to exceed sales goals. The COS will be responsible for creating a strategic territory plan, and managing all business results and ROI including but not limited to: daily sales activity, new account acquisition, retaining existing customer base while growing sales, implementing cross functional initiatives, effectively utilizing resources and establishing processes for appropriate patient identification and treatment management. This will be accomplished through developing trusted relationships, physician and account education, identifying strategic opportunities and delivering innovative solutions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn Natera products, services, processes, policies, key internal teams, as well as competitor’s products, services, policies and practices, and payer/reimbursement landscape.
- Achievement of sales objectives and break-through results; while managing revenue and expenses.
- Development and maintenance of KOL relationships.
- Drive strategic business opportunities and partnerships with Academic and Community cancer centers, clinics and hospitals within a specified territory.
- Development of a comprehensive business plan to gain and retain new and existing clients that aligns with our national goals and organizational values.
- Execution of sales strategies and tactics, implementation of sales and marketing plan, pull through opportunities.
- Maintain a high level of product, market and competitor knowledge.
- Implement laboratory services agreements (LSA’s).
- Collaborate and coordinate with all sales positions, cross functional and market partners to ensure successful attainment of goals and objectives.
- Conduct business in an ethical & transparent fashion.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 5+ years of successful sales experience, preferably in Oncology or Diagnostic sales.
- Knowledge of the local oncology market, molecular diagnostics, personalized medicine and reimbursement.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, financial management and written and oral communications skills.
- Travel up to 50% - 75% within territory.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strategic and forward thinking.
- Effectively work in teams and are autonomous self-starters with experience in business analysis and have a command of Oncology and Healthcare business trends.
- Be able to demonstrate oncology clinical & medical expertise.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) with demonstrated ability to effectively present to both internal and external customers.
- Effective time management skills required with a demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize opportunity required.
- Will be exceptionally bright, flexible, self-motivated and results oriented with strong interpersonal and analytical skills and the ability to think strategically as well as execute tactically.
- Must act with a sense of urgency, with a focus on closing business.
- Have the ability to assess the needs of medical professionals and staff members with a focus on consultative sales, coordination of logistics, and problem solving.
- Have a strong desire to work in a startup environment and must work independently with an internal drive to be successful.
The total on-target earnings (OTE) package includes a competitive base salary along with uncapped quarterly commissions. Beyond OTE, the compensation also features a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
The compensation package listed is for 1st year OTE, which are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. On-target earnings (OTE) represent the total potential income an employee can earn by achieving 100% of their performance goals. It combines a base salary with commissions and serves as an estimated figure rather than a guaranteed amount, providing a guideline based on average performance outcomes.
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 H-1B visas in Maine?
Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in Bar Harbor is among Maine's most active H-1B visa sponsors in science and research, hiring computational biologists, geneticists, and research scientists. The University of Maine system, MaineHealth Institute for Research, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay also have documented H-1B filing histories. These employers cover fields from cancer genomics to oceanography and regularly file Labor Condition Applications with DOL.
Which cities in Maine have the most science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Bar Harbor concentrates the highest density of research-focused H-1B sponsorship in Maine due to Jackson Laboratory's global recruiting reach. Portland supports biomedical and clinical research roles through MaineHealth and affiliated institutions. Orono, home to the University of Maine's flagship campus, offers positions in environmental science, engineering research, and life sciences. These three locations account for the majority of Maine's science and research H-1B activity.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Maine?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules. In Maine, this commonly includes research scientists, computational biologists, bioinformaticians, marine biologists, environmental scientists, and laboratory managers. Postdoctoral researchers at universities and research institutes also qualify. USCIS evaluates each position individually, so the job description must demonstrate that a specialized degree is a standard industry requirement for that role.
How do I find science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate lets you filter science and research jobs in Maine specifically by H-1B sponsorship history, so you can see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles matching your background. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who may not sponsor. You can search by occupation category and location to surface active openings at institutions like Jackson Laboratory, University of Maine, and Maine's research hospitals.
Are there state-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in Maine's science and research sector?
Maine's science sector is heavily tied to nonprofit research institutions and public universities, which are cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means researchers hired at qualifying institutions like the University of Maine or Bigelow Laboratory can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and at any time of year, without waiting for the April lottery. For-profit employers in Maine do remain subject to the cap, making cap-exempt research institutions a strategically important category for international scientists.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B science & research jobs in Maine?
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.