Science & Research F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated around Houston's life sciences and energy research corridor, the Dallas-Fort Worth biotech cluster, and Austin's growing research institutions. Major employers include ExxonMobil, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Texas Instruments. STEM OPT's 24-month extension gives science and research graduates meaningful runway to contribute to long-cycle research projects.
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Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Amarillo
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Amarillo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A& M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
The Research Associate supports the Environmental Quality and Natural Resources (EQNR) research program in the Texas Panhandle and the Dairy Net Zero research project. The Research Associate performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research, including collecting accurate soil, greenhouse gas, soil water, weather, plant biomass data, and respectively QA/QC data. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the Environmental Quality and Soil Health research programs through planning, logistics, and execution of air-monitoring and soil health projects led by Professor and Center Director/Agricultural Engineering and by Assistant Professor of Soil Science/Soil Health.
- Exhibits a firm commitment to a culture of safety, and scientific standards.
- Drives state-owned vehicles to/from research sites at Bushland, TX, and across the Texas Panhandle and adjacent regions of the state.
- Occasional overnight travel is expected (e.g., training and certification for federal air quality compliance-monitoring operations in Austin, TX).
- Under limited supervision, performs weekly or bi-weekly calibrations, audits, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air-monitoring instruments; enters thorough documentation in electronic field book(s); reports on instrument malfunctions and low supply levels.
- Under limited supervision, perform weekly sample-retrieval and instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and repair at the Cañonceta atmospheric deposition-monitoring site.
- Under limited supervision, perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair at TCEQ monitoring sites.
- Maintain inventory records, monitor supplies, and order restock as necessary.
- Receives shipments of sampling supplies; packages and ships samples to analytical laboratories.
- Pack and ship TCEQ analytical equipment as necessary.
- Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
- Evaluates and summarizes results.
- Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
- Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
- Performs other, related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s) or their designee(s).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental science, or related disciplines.
- Two years of related professional experience.
- Possess valid driver's license.
- Must possess or be able to possess a Texas pesticide applicators license.
- Knowledge of instrument maintenance and equipment. Knowledge on Li-Cor multiplexers LI-7810/7820, neutron moisture meter (neutron probe), Giddings probe, tractors, weather stations, and small plot research.
- Knowledge of computers and Microsoft software related to the position.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and computer/data issues and independently initiate repairs/solutions.
- Basic skills in welding and fabrication.
- Basic skills in hand and power tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with field-based agronomic experiments is preferred.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A& M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
The successful candidate must attach a resume and answer all questions.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Amarillo
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Amarillo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A& M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
The Research Associate supports the Environmental Quality and Natural Resources (EQNR) research program in the Texas Panhandle and the Dairy Net Zero research project. The Research Associate performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research, including collecting accurate soil, greenhouse gas, soil water, weather, plant biomass data, and respectively QA/QC data. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the Environmental Quality and Soil Health research programs through planning, logistics, and execution of air-monitoring and soil health projects led by Professor and Center Director/Agricultural Engineering and by Assistant Professor of Soil Science/Soil Health.
- Exhibits a firm commitment to a culture of safety, and scientific standards.
- Drives state-owned vehicles to/from research sites at Bushland, TX, and across the Texas Panhandle and adjacent regions of the state.
- Occasional overnight travel is expected (e.g., training and certification for federal air quality compliance-monitoring operations in Austin, TX).
- Under limited supervision, performs weekly or bi-weekly calibrations, audits, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air-monitoring instruments; enters thorough documentation in electronic field book(s); reports on instrument malfunctions and low supply levels.
- Under limited supervision, perform weekly sample-retrieval and instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and repair at the Cañonceta atmospheric deposition-monitoring site.
- Under limited supervision, perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair at TCEQ monitoring sites.
- Maintain inventory records, monitor supplies, and order restock as necessary.
- Receives shipments of sampling supplies; packages and ships samples to analytical laboratories.
- Pack and ship TCEQ analytical equipment as necessary.
- Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
- Evaluates and summarizes results.
- Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
- Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
- Performs other, related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s) or their designee(s).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental science, or related disciplines.
- Two years of related professional experience.
- Possess valid driver's license.
- Must possess or be able to possess a Texas pesticide applicators license.
- Knowledge of instrument maintenance and equipment. Knowledge on Li-Cor multiplexers LI-7810/7820, neutron moisture meter (neutron probe), Giddings probe, tractors, weather stations, and small plot research.
- Knowledge of computers and Microsoft software related to the position.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and computer/data issues and independently initiate repairs/solutions.
- Basic skills in welding and fabrication.
- Basic skills in hand and power tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with field-based agronomic experiments is preferred.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A& M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
The successful candidate must attach a resume and answer all questions.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Which science and research companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Texas?
Texas has a wide range of science and research employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship activity. In the life sciences space, MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Baylor College of Medicine have active research hiring. Energy-sector research employers such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Schlumberger (now SLB) regularly hire STEM OPT candidates. Texas Instruments and Samsung Semiconductor support materials and applied physics research roles in the Dallas-Austin corridor.
Which cities in Texas have the most science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads for life sciences and energy research, anchored by the Texas Medical Center and major oil and gas R&D facilities. Austin has expanded rapidly in semiconductor research and computational biology, driven by university spinouts and technology firms. Dallas-Fort Worth has a strong biotech and clinical research presence. San Antonio supports defense and biomedical research through institutions affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center and military research programs.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles must be in a STEM-designated degree field and directly related to the student's program of study. In Texas, qualifying positions commonly include research scientist, computational biologist, materials scientist, chemist, geoscientist, biomedical engineer, data scientist in a research context, and laboratory analyst. The position must be paid, at least 20 hours per week, and supervised by the employer. Volunteer or unpaid research positions do not qualify under STEM OPT regulations.
How do I find science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters science and research jobs in Texas specifically by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship eligibility, so you can focus on employers who have a documented history of supporting STEM OPT candidates rather than sorting through unverified listings. You can filter by city, research discipline, and employer type. Because STEM OPT requires the employer to complete a formal training plan and enroll in E-Verify, using a platform that surfaces verified sponsoring employers saves significant time in your search.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT in science and research roles?
Texas does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal STEM OPT rules, but a few practical factors matter. Energy and defense research employers in Texas may require security clearances for certain roles, which are generally unavailable to F-1 students. Additionally, some state-funded research institutions must verify employment eligibility through E-Verify, which aligns with the STEM OPT requirement but means onboarding processes can be more documentation-intensive. Confirming E-Verify enrollment with a prospective employer early is advisable.