Science & Research H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a leading destination for science and research H-1B visa sponsorship jobs, anchored by institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, Thomas Jefferson University, and major pharmaceutical employers in the Philadelphia suburbs. The greater Philadelphia corridor, Pittsburgh's university research hubs, and the Lehigh Valley biotech cluster all generate consistent demand for international scientists and researchers.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: The territory is the Lake Effect region including major areas such as Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA and West Virginia.
We’re looking for a dynamic Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our newly established Breast Oncology specialty team. This is a high-impact, tumor-specific role focused on accelerating the adoption and growth of Signatera—our groundbreaking, first-in-class MRD ctDNA test. As a COS, you’ll act as a strategic field partner and a key representative of Natera Oncology, collaborating cross-functionally to engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) across integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and select community oncology practices.
Primary stakeholders include Breast Surgeons, Breast Radiologists, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Oncologists and Pathologists. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of the breast oncology space, strong clinical acumen, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems while fostering trusted, value-driven relationships.
We’re seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are driven by purpose, passion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence. Frequent travel is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration
- Identify and engage KOLs and key accounts to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making
- Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing relationships
- Maximize return on investment through consistent sales activity and cross-functional collaboration
- Deliver impactful clinical education to physicians and care teams
- Serve as a trusted resource in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
- Build deep understanding of Natera’s oncology solutions, internal processes, and competitor landscape
- Call on targeted physicians and practices to promote Natera’s oncology products and services
- Drive product adoption by influencing clinical decision-making at the provider and system level
- Monitor account performance and market trends; escalate issues and identify new opportunities
- Consistently conduct business in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics preferred
- Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and reimbursement landscape
- Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- Proven leadership, business acumen, and strong communication skills
- Travel: ~75% (combination of road and air travel)
Key Competencies
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Strategic, forward-thinking, and data-driven mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Strong clinical understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostics
- Comfortable navigating complex healthcare systems and engaging senior stakeholders.
Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions. In addition we offer a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
The compensation package listed is for 1st year OTE, which are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. On-target earnings (OTE) represent the total potential income an employee can earn by achieving 100% of their performance goals. It combines a base salary with commissions and serves as an estimated figure rather than a guaranteed amount, providing a guideline based on average performance outcomes.
On-target earnings (OTE)
$195,000 - $225,000 USD
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
LOCATION: The territory is the Lake Effect region including major areas such as Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA and West Virginia.
We’re looking for a dynamic Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our newly established Breast Oncology specialty team. This is a high-impact, tumor-specific role focused on accelerating the adoption and growth of Signatera—our groundbreaking, first-in-class MRD ctDNA test. As a COS, you’ll act as a strategic field partner and a key representative of Natera Oncology, collaborating cross-functionally to engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) across integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and select community oncology practices.
Primary stakeholders include Breast Surgeons, Breast Radiologists, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Oncologists and Pathologists. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of the breast oncology space, strong clinical acumen, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems while fostering trusted, value-driven relationships.
We’re seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are driven by purpose, passion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence. Frequent travel is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration
- Identify and engage KOLs and key accounts to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making
- Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing relationships
- Maximize return on investment through consistent sales activity and cross-functional collaboration
- Deliver impactful clinical education to physicians and care teams
- Serve as a trusted resource in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
- Build deep understanding of Natera’s oncology solutions, internal processes, and competitor landscape
- Call on targeted physicians and practices to promote Natera’s oncology products and services
- Drive product adoption by influencing clinical decision-making at the provider and system level
- Monitor account performance and market trends; escalate issues and identify new opportunities
- Consistently conduct business in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics preferred
- Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and reimbursement landscape
- Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- Proven leadership, business acumen, and strong communication skills
- Travel: ~75% (combination of road and air travel)
Key Competencies
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Strategic, forward-thinking, and data-driven mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Strong clinical understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostics
- Comfortable navigating complex healthcare systems and engaging senior stakeholders.
Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions. In addition we offer a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
The compensation package listed is for 1st year OTE, which are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. On-target earnings (OTE) represent the total potential income an employee can earn by achieving 100% of their performance goals. It combines a base salary with commissions and serves as an estimated figure rather than a guaranteed amount, providing a guideline based on average performance outcomes.
On-target earnings (OTE)
$195,000 - $225,000 USD
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
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Which science and research companies sponsor H-1B visas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's H-1B sponsorship activity in science and research is concentrated among pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the Philadelphia region, including GSK, Merck, and Johnson and Johnson facilities in the suburbs, alongside major academic medical centers like Penn Medicine and CHOP. University employers including Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, and Drexel also file H-1B petitions regularly for research faculty and postdoctoral scientists.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, particularly Montgomery and Chester counties, account for the largest share of science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania, driven by pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical research operations. Pittsburgh is the second major hub, supported by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh's research enterprise. State College and Bethlehem also see activity tied to Penn State and Lehigh University.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Roles that typically qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific discipline directly related to the position. In Pennsylvania, this commonly includes research scientists, biostatisticians, computational biologists, chemists, clinical research associates, and laboratory scientists in pharmaceutical or academic settings. Positions where any general degree would satisfy the requirement, rather than a specific field of study, are less likely to meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I find science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, state, and industry, making it straightforward to browse science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania without sorting through roles that don't offer sponsorship. You can narrow results to the Philadelphia metro, Pittsburgh, or other Pennsylvania locations and focus on employers with an active H-1B sponsorship history in research and scientific disciplines.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in science and research?
Pennsylvania's concentration of nonprofit universities and academic medical centers matters because cap-exempt employers, including most universities and affiliated research institutions, can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. If you're targeting a research role at an institution like Penn, Pitt, or a hospital-affiliated research center, the standard April lottery timeline may not apply, which can significantly affect how quickly a petition can be filed.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B science & research jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.