Biotech & Pharma STEM OPT Jobs in New York
New York's biotech and pharma sector spans Manhattan's Midtown research corridors, Long Island's life sciences hubs, and the Hudson Valley's growing biopharma clusters. Employers such as Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Regeneron have established F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship patterns across roles in computational biology, regulatory affairs, and drug discovery.
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Grade 18
Salary - $64,308 - $73,443
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Research Scientist I position at the NYS Office of Mental Health in the Office of Population Health and Evaluation's Bureau of Data Science. The Bureau of Data Science seeks a research scientist to support federally required reporting, criminal justice related research, and data analytics that inform mental health program evaluation and operational decision-making.
This role will include developing and maintaining data infrastructure for analytics, processing and analyzing large administrative datasets, and supporting analytic reporting and research dissemination. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively and able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support federal and state reporting requirements through data preparation, validation, analysis, and documentation
- Develop and maintain data infrastructure and analytic pipelines, including manual script development to support recurring and ad hoc analyses
- Process and analyze large administrative datasets, including mental health and criminal justice data
- Develop business intelligence reports, tables, visualizations, and analytic summaries for internal stakeholders
- Apply statistical tools and techniques to explore data, identify patterns, and support program evaluation
- Design and implement data workflows and visualizations, working with a small team of developers and analysts
- Assist with research manuscript writing, technical reports, reviews, and analytic summaries
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and two years of professional research experience in an appropriate field or master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of the experience.
- Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of professional experience in data analysis, reporting, or data visualization
- 1 year of experience using SQL for data analysis and script or stored procedure development
- 1 year of experience running statistical analyses using SAS, Python, or R
- 1+ year of experience working with administrative health or criminal justice data
- 1+ year of experience contributing to research manuscripts, technical reports, or publications
Location: 150 Broadway Menands NY, 12204
To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
Research Scientist I
Grade 18
Salary - $64,308 - $73,443
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Research Scientist I position at the NYS Office of Mental Health in the Office of Population Health and Evaluation's Bureau of Data Science. The Bureau of Data Science seeks a research scientist to support federally required reporting, criminal justice related research, and data analytics that inform mental health program evaluation and operational decision-making.
This role will include developing and maintaining data infrastructure for analytics, processing and analyzing large administrative datasets, and supporting analytic reporting and research dissemination. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively and able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support federal and state reporting requirements through data preparation, validation, analysis, and documentation
- Develop and maintain data infrastructure and analytic pipelines, including manual script development to support recurring and ad hoc analyses
- Process and analyze large administrative datasets, including mental health and criminal justice data
- Develop business intelligence reports, tables, visualizations, and analytic summaries for internal stakeholders
- Apply statistical tools and techniques to explore data, identify patterns, and support program evaluation
- Design and implement data workflows and visualizations, working with a small team of developers and analysts
- Assist with research manuscript writing, technical reports, reviews, and analytic summaries
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and two years of professional research experience in an appropriate field or master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of the experience.
- Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of professional experience in data analysis, reporting, or data visualization
- 1 year of experience using SQL for data analysis and script or stored procedure development
- 1 year of experience running statistical analyses using SAS, Python, or R
- 1+ year of experience working with administrative health or criminal justice data
- 1+ year of experience contributing to research manuscripts, technical reports, or publications
Location: 150 Broadway Menands NY, 12204
To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
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Search Biotech & Pharma Jobs in New YorkBiotech & Pharma STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in New York?
New York-based biotech and pharma employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship history include Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Regeneron, Sanofi, and Genentech, as well as mid-size contract research organizations operating in the New York City and Long Island corridors. Sponsorship patterns vary by company and role, so reviewing each employer's past OPT and H-1B visa Labor Condition Application filings through OFLC disclosure data can help you assess their track record before applying.
Which cities in New York have the most biotech and pharma F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City, particularly Midtown Manhattan and the Hudson Yards area, concentrates the largest share of biotech and pharma sponsorship roles due to proximity to major pharmaceutical headquarters and research institutions. Long Island, anchored by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory corridor and Stony Brook University's research ecosystem, is a secondary hub. The Hudson Valley region, home to several biopharma manufacturing and clinical operations sites, also generates consistent STEM OPT-eligible openings.
How do I find biotech and pharma F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters biotech and pharma jobs in New York by employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unlikely. You can narrow results by location, role type, and employer filing history. Beyond the platform, attending New York BioTech Association events and university career fairs at Columbia, NYU, and Stony Brook can surface employers actively recruiting STEM OPT candidates.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New York?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT sponsorship must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to the student's degree. In biotech and pharma, this commonly includes positions in bioinformatics, computational chemistry, regulatory affairs, clinical data management, pharmacovigilance, process development, and quality assurance. Job titles alone do not determine eligibility; the role must align with the student's STEM degree field as confirmed by the Designated School Official and meet E-Verify enrollment requirements for the employer.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in biotech and pharma?
New York employers sponsoring STEM OPT workers must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement that some smaller biotech startups may not yet meet, which can limit options at early-stage companies. New York State also has active life sciences investment programs that have increased employer hiring in this sector, but those incentives do not modify federal STEM OPT rules. Students should verify E-Verify enrollment status with any prospective employer before accepting an offer, as the training plan and work authorization both depend on it.