Science & Research STEM OPT Jobs in New York
New York is one of the most active states for science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship, with major employers spanning pharmaceutical giants in Manhattan, biotech firms along the Hudson Valley corridor, and academic research institutions including Columbia University, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Rockefeller University regularly hiring OPT-authorized researchers, lab scientists, and data-driven research professionals.
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Description:
In this role you will influence commercial success, providing an outstanding opportunity for career growth and visibility within our commercial and sales operations organizations! The candidate must work closely with internal customers and current team members to implement sales strategies and achieve business goals. Having analytical skills, business insight, good judgement, accountability and the ability to collaborate will be essential to growth in a multifaceted, cross-functional setting.
What will you do?
- Support sales incentive compensation for North American Laboratory Products field sales teams.
- Involvement in sales compensation plan design for team members who are eligible under the Sales Incentive Plans (SIP).
- Review monthly incentive compensation payouts, revenue adjustments and performance.
- Involvement in month-end reporting and preparation of revenue data reports for monthly review.
- Ensure accurate data quality and maintenance in the Sales Data Warehouse and Xactly Incent.
- Help coordinate the Sales Rep Product/Channel responsibility matrix, ensuring accurate implementation and documentation of changes.
- Support the Sales Territory Management process, including territory mapping and documentation.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and insights to the teams you support.
Preferred characteristics:
Candidate must present an approachable, highly ethical and collaborative mindset. In sales operations, we demonstrate personal accountability for accuracy and timeliness of results. You must be a proactive communicator, addressing issues with transparency and urgency. We successfully operate by building credibility and positive professional relationships, where strong commercial orientation and experience supporting sales teams is a plus.
The candidate must have outstanding analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, while being self-motivated with a high bias for action and accountability. Having the ability to balance priorities, bring high energy and have a passion for excelling will be a crucial part of your success in this role.
Education:
- BA/BS degree in finance, accounting or a related business field (MBA a plus)
- Minimum of 3+ years of increasingly responsible business experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Support, or Financial Analyst Role supporting cross-functional teams
- Strong proficiency in Excel. Experience with the following: Cognos (or equivalent data warehouse tool), Xactly Incent (or equivalent compensation management tool), and PowerPoint are a strong plus
- Ability to travel to corporate events as needed
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $60,000.00–$90,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Description:
In this role you will influence commercial success, providing an outstanding opportunity for career growth and visibility within our commercial and sales operations organizations! The candidate must work closely with internal customers and current team members to implement sales strategies and achieve business goals. Having analytical skills, business insight, good judgement, accountability and the ability to collaborate will be essential to growth in a multifaceted, cross-functional setting.
What will you do?
- Support sales incentive compensation for North American Laboratory Products field sales teams.
- Involvement in sales compensation plan design for team members who are eligible under the Sales Incentive Plans (SIP).
- Review monthly incentive compensation payouts, revenue adjustments and performance.
- Involvement in month-end reporting and preparation of revenue data reports for monthly review.
- Ensure accurate data quality and maintenance in the Sales Data Warehouse and Xactly Incent.
- Help coordinate the Sales Rep Product/Channel responsibility matrix, ensuring accurate implementation and documentation of changes.
- Support the Sales Territory Management process, including territory mapping and documentation.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and insights to the teams you support.
Preferred characteristics:
Candidate must present an approachable, highly ethical and collaborative mindset. In sales operations, we demonstrate personal accountability for accuracy and timeliness of results. You must be a proactive communicator, addressing issues with transparency and urgency. We successfully operate by building credibility and positive professional relationships, where strong commercial orientation and experience supporting sales teams is a plus.
The candidate must have outstanding analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, while being self-motivated with a high bias for action and accountability. Having the ability to balance priorities, bring high energy and have a passion for excelling will be a crucial part of your success in this role.
Education:
- BA/BS degree in finance, accounting or a related business field (MBA a plus)
- Minimum of 3+ years of increasingly responsible business experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Support, or Financial Analyst Role supporting cross-functional teams
- Strong proficiency in Excel. Experience with the following: Cognos (or equivalent data warehouse tool), Xactly Incent (or equivalent compensation management tool), and PowerPoint are a strong plus
- Ability to travel to corporate events as needed
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $60,000.00–$90,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
STEM OPT Science & Research Job Roles in New York
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Which science and research companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in New York?
New York hosts a wide range of science and research employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship activity. Pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and Bristol Myers Squibb maintain significant research operations in the state, alongside biotech firms, environmental science consultancies, and clinical research organizations. Major academic medical centers including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medicine also hire OPT-authorized research staff regularly.
Which cities in New York have the most science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City concentrates the largest share of science and research STEM OPT positions, particularly in biomedical research, pharmaceutical development, and environmental science. The Hudson Valley region, including Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, has a notable cluster of life sciences employers. Albany and Buffalo also offer opportunities in public health research, materials science, and university-affiliated research programs at institutions such as SUNY and the University at Buffalo.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify generally fall under STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes recognized by the Department of Homeland Security. In science and research, these commonly include positions such as research scientist, computational biologist, chemist, environmental scientist, data scientist within research settings, and laboratory research associate. The position must be directly related to the student's STEM degree field, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to participate in the 24-month STEM OPT extension program.
How do I find science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 STEM OPT job seekers and filters science and research positions in New York by verified sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have previously supported OPT authorization rather than applying broadly. You can filter by industry, location, and visa type to surface relevant openings at pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and biotech employers across the state without guessing about sponsorship eligibility.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in science and research?
New York State has a strong cluster of life sciences and academic research employers, many of whom are experienced with STEM OPT authorization and E-Verify compliance. However, not every research role at a New York institution will qualify: the position must align with your specific STEM degree field, and your Designated School Official must recommend the extension before work begins. New York City employers in regulated industries such as clinical research may also require additional credentialing beyond STEM OPT authorization.