Science & Research STEM OPT Jobs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts hosts some of the country's most active science and research employers sponsoring F-1 STEM OPT workers, from biotechnology giants like Moderna and Biogen in the Boston-Cambridge corridor to academic research institutions and defense contractors across the state. Life sciences, computational biology, and materials science roles in Greater Boston and Worcester drive the highest concentration of STEM OPT sponsorship activity.

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Open Jobs80+
Work Type94% On-site
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsFlagship Pioneering, Inc.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Lab Scientist, Applications
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
New 4h ago
Lab Scientist, Applications
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Lexington, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Clinical Trials
Environmental Science
$84k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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BRUKER
Applications Scientist
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BRUKER
New 15h ago
Applications Scientist
BRUKER
Billerica, Massachusetts
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$79k - $141k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Postdoctoral Investigator
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
New 23h ago
Postdoctoral Investigator
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$68k - $75k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
501-1,000

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Boston Dynamics
Research Scientist
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Boston Dynamics
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Research Scientist
Boston Dynamics
Waltham, Massachusetts
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$177k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
51-200

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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Research Associate
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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
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Research Associate
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
On-Site
Bachelor's

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STEM OPT Science & Research Job Roles in Massachusetts

Laboratory Research39 jobs
Biotech & Life Sciences36 jobs
Clinical Trials & Medical Research26 jobs
Clinical Trials21 jobs
Quality Control13 jobs
Specialized Engineering13 jobs
Software Engineering12 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)12 jobs
Data Science & Analytics11 jobs
Data Science10 jobs

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Science & Research STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

Which science and research companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has a dense cluster of science and research employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship history, including Biogen, Moderna, Takeda, MilliporeSigma, and Charles River Laboratories in the life sciences space, alongside defense and materials research firms like Raytheon Technologies and Draper Laboratory. Academic medical centers such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital also hire STEM OPT researchers in laboratory and clinical science roles.

Which cities in Massachusetts have the most science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?

Cambridge and Boston together form the country's most concentrated life sciences and biotech hub, making them the top cities for STEM OPT sponsorship in science and research. Waltham and Lexington host major pharmaceutical and defense research campuses. Worcester has a growing biomedical research presence anchored by UMass Medical School and the biotechnology corridor along Route 9. Lowell and Andover attract materials science and semiconductor research employers.

What types of science and research roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts?

Roles with STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes that consistently qualify include research scientist, computational biologist, biostatistician, biochemist, materials scientist, data scientist in research settings, and laboratory analyst positions. The role must appear on your school's STEM OPT designation list and require direct application of your degree field. Positions classified under life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, or computer and information sciences STEM degree classifications are most commonly approved by employers in Massachusetts.

How do I find science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?

Migrate Mate filters science and research job listings in Massachusetts by verified STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have a documented record of supporting F-1 workers in research roles rather than cold-applying to companies with no track record. You can filter by location, role type, and visa category directly on the platform. Combining Migrate Mate's employer data with OFLC Wage Search helps you confirm prevailing wage levels for specific research occupations before you apply.

Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in science and research?

Massachusetts has no state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal STEM OPT rules, but the competitive concentration of research talent in Greater Boston means employers often move quickly through interview cycles. Many life sciences employers in Massachusetts are enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of federal research contracts, which is a requirement for STEM OPT employers under federal regulations. Researchers working on federally funded grants should confirm that their specific project and employment classification align with STEM OPT eligibility before accepting an offer.