Science & Research E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's science and research sector spans Brown University's biomedical programs, the marine science institutions along Narragansett Bay, and pharmaceutical and defense research firms concentrated in Providence and East Greenwich. Australian professionals in life sciences, oceanography, environmental science, and related specialties can access E-3 visa sponsorship through university labs, biotech employers, and federal research contractors active across the state.
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Undergrad Co-op - Facilities and Engineering (Utilities Operations) - West Greenwich, RI - Summer 2026
What You Will Do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Facilities and Engineering Department at Amgen Rhode Island is seeking an Undergrad Co-op for a 10-week assignment from June – August 2026.
Reporting to a Manager of Maintenance, this position is responsible for performing tasks related to Utility system operation and maintenance activities throughout the ARI site.
Specific duties include:
- Gain experience operating a large-scale production facility by shadowing technicians in various functions within the Facilities & Engineering department to operate, maintain, and sustain all major equipment on site
- Taking part in improvement projects related to the utilities systems at ARI through supporting day-to-day operations to ensure a safe, compliant, effective, efficient, and cost appropriate utility operations at ARI
- Apply basic engineering principles and practices in support of daily operation and maintenance activities for site utility systems
- Learn how to work in GMP environment and abide by GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations
- Work closely with multiple disciplines, including Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Process Development, and Validation regarding utility operations & maintenance activities and strategies
- Collaborate with Facilities & Engineering peers within the Amgen network
What We Expect of You
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The hard working individual we seek is a team player with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years or older
- Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
- Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship or co-op commencing
- Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
- Must not be employed at the time the internship or co-op starts
- Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship or co-op
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed or ongoing coursework in the following areas:
- Mechanical engineering technology
- Utility engineering technology
- Electronics/instrumentation/controls systems and automation
- Welding technology
- HVAC/refrigeration
- Plumbing/pipefitting
- Knowledge and understanding of working in a highly regulated function
- Equipment troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
- Ability to understand drawings, P&ID’s and equipment schematics
- Ability to follow written procedures and job instructions to operate and maintain systems and equipment
What You Can Expect of Us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $24.70 - $28.30.
- Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
- Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
- Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Which science and research companies sponsor E-3 visas in Rhode Island?
E-3 sponsorship in Rhode Island's science sector comes from a mix of research universities, biotech firms, and defense contractors. Brown University and its affiliated research centers, the University of Rhode Island, Amgen's Rhode Island operations, and defense-adjacent research firms in the Quonset Business Park are among the employer types with established sponsorship histories. Nonprofit research institutes focused on marine and environmental science also regularly hire international specialty occupation workers.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most science and research E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Providence concentrates the largest share of Rhode Island's research employment, anchored by Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital research programs, and life sciences companies in the Jewelry District innovation corridor. Narragansett and Kingston host marine science and oceanographic research activity tied to the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography. East Greenwich and North Kingstown attract pharmaceutical and defense research employers near the Quonset Business Park and T.F. Green Airport corridor.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 eligibility requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Rhode Island's science sector, roles that commonly meet this standard include research scientist, biomedical engineer, environmental scientist, marine biologist, computational biologist, clinical research associate, and laboratory scientist positions. Roles requiring a generalist background without a field-specific degree requirement are less likely to qualify, so reviewing the job description carefully against the specialty occupation definition is important.
How do I find science and research E-3 sponsorship jobs in Rhode Island?
Migrate Mate filters science and research job listings specifically for employers with verified E-3 sponsorship history in Rhode Island, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship is unlikely. You can search by occupation category and state to surface roles at Brown University affiliates, biotech companies, and marine research institutions. Reviewing an employer's Labor Condition Application filing history on Migrate Mate gives you concrete evidence of prior E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship before you invest time in an application.
Are there any state-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in Rhode Island's science sector?
Rhode Island's relatively small size means the science employer base is concentrated, so networking within institutions like Brown University, the University of Rhode Island, and the Roger Williams Medical Center research community matters more here than in larger states. Many research positions are grant-funded, which can affect the duration and stability of sponsorship commitments. Employers must certify a prevailing wage through a Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before sponsoring an E-3 worker, and Rhode Island prevailing wages for research roles can be verified through the OFLC Wage Search tool.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 science & research jobs in Rhode Island?
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.