Medical Devices STEM OPT Jobs in Texas
Texas is a major hub for medical devices companies, with employers like Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic operating across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. F-1 STEM OPT authorization covers biomedical engineering, quality assurance, and R&D roles across the state, making Texas one of the more active markets for medical devices sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsA WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX
TITLE: LABORATORY MANAGER
SUMMARY: The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall laboratory performance and execution of the laboratory processes. The Laboratory Manager supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be designed.
- Advises assistant managers, coordinators, supervisors, technicians on test procedures to ensure the overall quality of submitted materials.
- Overall responsibility for SQC, Calibrations and Quality Assurance of the laboratory.
- Overall responsibility to ensure all Quality Assurance Programs are designed, implemented and utilized by laboratory personnel.
- Randomly analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
- Confers with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
- Directs adjustments to formulas and processes based on test results.
- Directs personnel to conduct research in developing custom products and investigates complaints on existing products.
- Assists in monitoring, measuring, and assessing corporate quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement.
- Recommends measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment.
- Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Markets actively for new clients.
- Overall responsibility for ensuring the proper amount of supplies and resources is on hand to efficiently run laboratory operations at required levels.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages assistant managers, coordinators, and supervisors who supervise all employees in the laboratory. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University; five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add,
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX
TITLE: LABORATORY MANAGER
SUMMARY: The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall laboratory performance and execution of the laboratory processes. The Laboratory Manager supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be designed.
- Advises assistant managers, coordinators, supervisors, technicians on test procedures to ensure the overall quality of submitted materials.
- Overall responsibility for SQC, Calibrations and Quality Assurance of the laboratory.
- Overall responsibility to ensure all Quality Assurance Programs are designed, implemented and utilized by laboratory personnel.
- Randomly analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
- Confers with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
- Directs adjustments to formulas and processes based on test results.
- Directs personnel to conduct research in developing custom products and investigates complaints on existing products.
- Assists in monitoring, measuring, and assessing corporate quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement.
- Recommends measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment.
- Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Markets actively for new clients.
- Overall responsibility for ensuring the proper amount of supplies and resources is on hand to efficiently run laboratory operations at required levels.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages assistant managers, coordinators, and supervisors who supervise all employees in the laboratory. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University; five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add,
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in TexasMedical Devices STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Texas?
Several large medical devices employers with Texas operations have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles, including Abbott (headquartered in suburban Dallas), Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Becton Dickinson. Smaller contract manufacturers and diagnostics firms in the DFW Metroplex and Austin corridor also sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers, particularly for engineering and regulatory affairs positions. LCA filing history is publicly searchable through the OFLC's disclosure data.
Which cities in Texas have the most medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Dallas-Fort Worth concentrates the highest volume of medical devices sponsorship activity in Texas, driven by Abbott's large North Texas footprint and a dense cluster of diagnostics and surgical device firms. Austin is growing rapidly, attracting medical technology startups. Houston has a notable presence tied to its life sciences sector, particularly in imaging and surgical robotics. San Antonio hosts smaller but active device manufacturing operations.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering for embedded medical systems, quality engineering, and regulatory affairs typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field directly related to the position. Research and development scientist roles, manufacturing process engineers, and clinical data analysts working within device companies also commonly meet the STEM OPT eligibility criteria as defined by DHS and referenced in O*NET classification standards.
How do I find medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history in the medical devices sector across Texas cities. Rather than manually reviewing OFLC disclosure files, you can search Migrate Mate's platform to see which Texas-based medical devices employers have actively filed for STEM OPT workers in engineering, quality, and R&D functions, helping you target applications toward companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Are there any Texas-specific or medical devices industry considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects compensation structuring, but does not change federal STEM OPT requirements. Medical devices employers in Texas are subject to FDA regulatory frameworks, meaning many qualifying roles involve quality systems or compliance functions tied to ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 standards. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire F-1 STEM OPT workers, and your DSO must authorize the STEM OPT extension through an updated I-20 before employment begins.