STEM OPT Jobs in Maryland
Maryland's concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and life sciences employers in the Baltimore-Washington corridor makes it one of the stronger markets for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship. Biotechnology, cybersecurity, and federal contracting roles dominate, with major hubs in Bethesda, Rockville, Baltimore, and the I-270 tech corridor.
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We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Run routine and ad hoc reports.
- Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
- Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
- Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
- May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
- May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
- May design and format papers/publications.
- May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Assist with collecting information from local community-based organizations and agencies to describe logistics (hours, fees) and services to describe/make updates on Y2CONNECT.org.
- Building connections with youth-serving community organizations and clinics in the Baltimore area including conducting phone calls and virtual meetings to facilitate connection building / training on how to use Y2CONNECT.org.
- Assist with data management for research, using Excel, RedCap, or similar system, and set up / monitor any additional database(s).
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience working with y2connect.org Baltimore.
- Prior experience working with RedCap.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Analytical Skills - Awareness
- Attention to Detail - Awareness
- Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
- Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
- Information Gathering - Awareness
- Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($21.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp,)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Days & hours will vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Run routine and ad hoc reports.
- Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
- Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
- Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
- May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
- May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
- May design and format papers/publications.
- May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Assist with collecting information from local community-based organizations and agencies to describe logistics (hours, fees) and services to describe/make updates on Y2CONNECT.org.
- Building connections with youth-serving community organizations and clinics in the Baltimore area including conducting phone calls and virtual meetings to facilitate connection building / training on how to use Y2CONNECT.org.
- Assist with data management for research, using Excel, RedCap, or similar system, and set up / monitor any additional database(s).
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience working with y2connect.org Baltimore.
- Prior experience working with RedCap.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Analytical Skills - Awareness
- Attention to Detail - Awareness
- Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
- Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
- Information Gathering - Awareness
- Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($21.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp,)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Days & hours will vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Maryland
Verify your role qualifies under STEM OPT
Cross-check your job title against O*NET to confirm the Standard Occupational Classification code aligns with a STEM-designated field before accepting any offer. Maryland employers in federal contracting often post hybrid roles that blend policy and technical work, and only the technical component qualifies.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers in Maryland
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Many smaller Maryland biotech firms and defense subcontractors are not yet enrolled, so confirm enrollment status before investing time in their interview process rather than after an offer.
Search F-1 STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Maryland employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which companies have actively sponsored STEM OPT workers rather than guessing from job descriptions alone. Focus your search on the Bethesda and Rockville corridors for life sciences roles.
Map your DSO filing timeline against Maryland hiring cycles
Federal agencies and contractors in Maryland often have hiring freezes tied to budget cycles, particularly around the federal fiscal year end in September. Your DSO must file your STEM OPT extension application 90 days before your OPT end date, so coordinate early if your offer lands near that window.
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Which industries in Maryland sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Life sciences and biotechnology employers concentrated along the I-270 corridor in Rockville and Gaithersburg sponsor heavily, as do cybersecurity and defense technology firms near Fort Meade and Annapolis Junction. Federal contractors in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and research institutions affiliated with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda are also consistent F-1 STEM OPT sponsors.
Which cities in Maryland have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Bethesda and Rockville lead for life sciences and health IT roles, anchored by proximity to federal health agencies. Baltimore has a growing cluster of biotech and data analytics employers. The suburban Maryland corridor running from Silver Spring through College Park into Greenbelt concentrates federal contractor and engineering roles that routinely sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Maryland?
Roles must fall under a STEM-designated Standard Occupational Classification code as defined by DHS. In Maryland, this commonly includes software engineers, data scientists, biomedical researchers, cybersecurity analysts, electrical engineers, and bioinformatics specialists. Administrative, project management, or policy-focused roles at the same employers generally do not qualify even when posted under a technical team.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Maryland employers by their DOL filing history, showing which companies have actively filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM OPT workers rather than relying on job description language alone. Prioritize employers already enrolled in E-Verify, which is a hard STEM OPT requirement, and focus searches on Bethesda, Rockville, Baltimore, and the College Park area.
Are there any Maryland-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Maryland's high concentration of federal contractors means many employers require security clearance eligibility, which can complicate STEM OPT placement since clearances take time to process. Additionally, employers in Maryland's life sciences sector sometimes use contract-to-hire arrangements where the contracting agency, not the end client, must be E-Verify enrolled and sign the Form I-983 Training Plan with USCIS.