Science & Research OPT Jobs in Oregon
Science and research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon span pharmaceutical research at companies like Genentech and Lonza in Hillsboro, environmental science roles with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and life sciences positions along the Portland-Beaverton corridor. Oregon's research universities, national laboratories, and biotech sector regularly hire OPT candidates in STEM-designated roles.
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About our Team:
The America’s NanoPort team runs a state-of-the-art Electron Microscopy Centre of Excellence, supporting account managers and external Thermo Fisher Scientific customers in the Sciences and Industry markets. Key goals of the NanoPort team are to deliver high-quality Customer Applications Training and Support, and to conduct carefully prepared Product and Workflow Demonstrations.
Talent Community - What does it mean?
We will carefully review all applications based on your experience and field of interest. We will be in contact when an opportunity arises to let you know about any role matching your profile and professional aspirations.
Please apply with a CV and a cover letter or a portfolio showcasing your Electron Microscopy experience.
Discover Impactful Work:
Application Scientists work closely with top specialists at leading research institutes and innovative technology adopters in academia and industry, ensuring that our customers are successful in acquiring optimal results from their instruments. This role is part of a team of highly skilled Application Specialists and requires readiness to travel within the assigned territory and also serve as ambassadors for Thermo Scientific at the customer location. Operating at the groundbreaking of science and nanotechnology, the Application Scientists are responsible for advanced customer trainings and the (scientific) results achieved, as well as for providing the customer with an efficient inroad into Thermo Fisher Scientific.
A Day in the Life:
- Perform product and workflow demonstrations, sample analysis, and data processing, based on a solid understanding of our customers’ application needs
- Conduct customer training and translate customer needs into workable solutions
- Support users to obtain the best possible results from their instruments in the shortest possible time
- Provide application support for new product developments, contributions to manuals and application notes
- Provide experimental research to advance applications knowledge, presentations at workshops or conferences and scientific publications
- Facilitate microscope acceptance in the production facility and support installation and acceptance process at customer sites
- Provide feedback and input to R&D (Research & Development) and Product Management by testing and evaluating new products, software, and accessories
Keys to success:
We are seeking candidates with a background working with Transmission Electron Microscopes, Scanning Electron Microscopes, X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometers or Dual Beam/Focused Ion Beam Technology and are familiar in one of those scientific areas:
- Life Sciences (Cell and Structural Biology)
- Material Science (Metals, Alloys, Composites, Ceramics)
- Semiconductor (Metrology and Failure Analysis)
Education
An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in area relevant for the supported instrumentation and application
Experience
- Firsthand or extended experience with that instrumentation and applications in (academia or industry)
- Additional knowledge and skills to support data processing in the relevant area of expertise or group of instrumentation mentioned above
- Proven ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-assured, resolute, and sociable attitude with proven capability to work independently and within a varied team
- Effective communication skills and proficiency in English
- Willingness to frequently travel (40-50%) both domestic and international
This is an application to join our talent community platform, and your application will be reviewed continuously; however, we will only be able to contact you once a role is available for which your profile is suitable.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Work Schedule
Environmental Conditions
Job Description
About our Team:
The America’s NanoPort team runs a state-of-the-art Electron Microscopy Centre of Excellence, supporting account managers and external Thermo Fisher Scientific customers in the Sciences and Industry markets. Key goals of the NanoPort team are to deliver high-quality Customer Applications Training and Support, and to conduct carefully prepared Product and Workflow Demonstrations.
Talent Community - What does it mean?
We will carefully review all applications based on your experience and field of interest. We will be in contact when an opportunity arises to let you know about any role matching your profile and professional aspirations.
Please apply with a CV and a cover letter or a portfolio showcasing your Electron Microscopy experience.
Discover Impactful Work:
Application Scientists work closely with top specialists at leading research institutes and innovative technology adopters in academia and industry, ensuring that our customers are successful in acquiring optimal results from their instruments. This role is part of a team of highly skilled Application Specialists and requires readiness to travel within the assigned territory and also serve as ambassadors for Thermo Scientific at the customer location. Operating at the groundbreaking of science and nanotechnology, the Application Scientists are responsible for advanced customer trainings and the (scientific) results achieved, as well as for providing the customer with an efficient inroad into Thermo Fisher Scientific.
A Day in the Life:
- Perform product and workflow demonstrations, sample analysis, and data processing, based on a solid understanding of our customers’ application needs
- Conduct customer training and translate customer needs into workable solutions
- Support users to obtain the best possible results from their instruments in the shortest possible time
- Provide application support for new product developments, contributions to manuals and application notes
- Provide experimental research to advance applications knowledge, presentations at workshops or conferences and scientific publications
- Facilitate microscope acceptance in the production facility and support installation and acceptance process at customer sites
- Provide feedback and input to R&D (Research & Development) and Product Management by testing and evaluating new products, software, and accessories
Keys to success:
We are seeking candidates with a background working with Transmission Electron Microscopes, Scanning Electron Microscopes, X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometers or Dual Beam/Focused Ion Beam Technology and are familiar in one of those scientific areas:
- Life Sciences (Cell and Structural Biology)
- Material Science (Metals, Alloys, Composites, Ceramics)
- Semiconductor (Metrology and Failure Analysis)
Education
An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in area relevant for the supported instrumentation and application
Experience
- Firsthand or extended experience with that instrumentation and applications in (academia or industry)
- Additional knowledge and skills to support data processing in the relevant area of expertise or group of instrumentation mentioned above
- Proven ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-assured, resolute, and sociable attitude with proven capability to work independently and within a varied team
- Effective communication skills and proficiency in English
- Willingness to frequently travel (40-50%) both domestic and international
This is an application to join our talent community platform, and your application will be reviewed continuously; however, we will only be able to contact you once a role is available for which your profile is suitable.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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Which science and research companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Oregon?
Oregon-based employers with documented F-1 OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship activity in science and research include Lonza, Genentech, OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University), Intel, and Nike's materials science division. Federal installations such as the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory also hire OPT candidates for research roles. Sponsorship history varies by position and year, so reviewing employer-level DOL filing data is the most reliable way to verify current sponsorship activity.
Which cities in Oregon have the most science and research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Portland and its western suburbs, including Beaverton and Hillsboro, concentrate the largest share of science and research OPT-eligible roles, driven by the semiconductor, biotech, and environmental consulting sectors. Corvallis is a strong secondary market due to Oregon State University and affiliated research spinoffs. Eugene hosts University of Oregon research programs that occasionally extend into sponsored post-graduation positions in natural and materials sciences.
How do I find science & research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters science and research positions by employer OPT and H-1B sponsorship history, so you can focus on Oregon companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM roles rather than cold-applying to employers with no sponsorship track record. Search by STEM OPT eligibility and Oregon location to surface roles in life sciences, environmental research, and materials science where sponsorship is a documented pattern rather than a case-by-case guess.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Oregon?
Roles that consistently qualify include research scientist, environmental scientist, laboratory analyst, biostatistician, materials scientist, and clinical research associate. STEM OPT designation matters here: positions classified under CIP codes in biological sciences, chemistry, environmental science, and materials engineering are eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving Oregon employers a longer window to sponsor candidates before an H-1B petition becomes necessary.
Are there Oregon-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in science and research?
Oregon does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal OPT rules, but several Oregon employers in pharmaceutical manufacturing and environmental consulting require E-Verify enrollment as a condition of employment, which is standard for STEM OPT positions. Oregon State University and OHSU maintain active DSO offices that can assist with STEM OPT extension paperwork. Research roles tied to federal grants often require the employer to certify prevailing wage compliance through the OFLC Wage Search tool before extending an offer.