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Texas is one of the most active states for research scientist visa sponsorship, driven by major employers in Houston's medical and energy sectors, the Dallas-Fort Worth technology corridor, and Austin's growing life sciences scene. Companies like ExxonMobil, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Texas Instruments regularly sponsor international research talent across disciplines.
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Agency Texas A&M University
Department Geology
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location College Station, Texas
Job Type Staff
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
Texas A&M University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, user support, and continued development of the R. Ken Williams ’45 Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences Laboratory, a premier College of Arts and Sciences research facility. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and developing analytical methods using advanced geochemical instrumentation, including ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, TIMS, HR-ICP-MS, and/or laser ablation systems. The Associate Research Scientist will also be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the facility’s clean laboratory environment and analytical capabilities. They will provide technical expertise in radiogenic isotope geochemistry, inorganic geochemistry, clean laboratory protocols, instrument maintenance and optimization, method development, data quality assurance, and reporting. They will support faculty, students, postdoctoral researchers, visiting scientists, and external users through training, analytical support, and oversight of laboratory operations.
Opportunities to Contribute
- Conducts routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Trains and supports laboratory users, including students, research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scientists.
- Provides technical support for research activities involving laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and sample analysis.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new laboratory methods and analytical procedures.
- Performs sample analyses for external users, including data quality assurance, data analysis, and reporting of results.
- Oversees day-to-day facility operations, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the laboratory, including invoicing and procurement of laboratory supplies.
- Contributes to facility design and renovation projects, website maintenance, strategic planning, and long-term growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in geology, oceanography, chemistry, or a closely related discipline
- Three years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
- Ability to move light office materials (up to 50 lbs.)
- Sit or stand for extended periods at a workstation.
A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:
- At least 3 years’ related experience with inorganic geochemistry, clean laboratory protocols, and instrumentation housed within the Radiogenic Laboratory.
- Technical understanding of operation and maintenance of the mass spectrometers and their software used in the Radiogenic Laboratory.
- Demonstrated proficiency with laboratory and hardware tools.
- Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and students.
- Detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
- Independent and self-reliant and have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to multi-task and work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Salary
Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Please note
This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
What You Need To Do
Apply! We highly recommend a cover letter and CV/Resume, highlighting especially your technical experience with the instruments in the Radiogenic Lab, be submitted with your application to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A& M University?
Texas A&M University is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment built on our Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Located in College Station, Texas, our vibrant university community offers world-class athletics, cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation, and the George H. W. Bush Library—all with a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy commutes.
Comprehensive Benefits and Perks:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by Texas A&M University 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. 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 Associate Research Scientist
Agency Texas A&M University
Department Geology
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location College Station, Texas
Job Type Staff
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
Texas A&M University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, user support, and continued development of the R. Ken Williams ’45 Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences Laboratory, a premier College of Arts and Sciences research facility. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and developing analytical methods using advanced geochemical instrumentation, including ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, TIMS, HR-ICP-MS, and/or laser ablation systems. The Associate Research Scientist will also be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the facility’s clean laboratory environment and analytical capabilities. They will provide technical expertise in radiogenic isotope geochemistry, inorganic geochemistry, clean laboratory protocols, instrument maintenance and optimization, method development, data quality assurance, and reporting. They will support faculty, students, postdoctoral researchers, visiting scientists, and external users through training, analytical support, and oversight of laboratory operations.
Opportunities to Contribute
- Conducts routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Trains and supports laboratory users, including students, research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scientists.
- Provides technical support for research activities involving laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and sample analysis.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new laboratory methods and analytical procedures.
- Performs sample analyses for external users, including data quality assurance, data analysis, and reporting of results.
- Oversees day-to-day facility operations, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the laboratory, including invoicing and procurement of laboratory supplies.
- Contributes to facility design and renovation projects, website maintenance, strategic planning, and long-term growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in geology, oceanography, chemistry, or a closely related discipline
- Three years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
- Ability to move light office materials (up to 50 lbs.)
- Sit or stand for extended periods at a workstation.
A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:
- At least 3 years’ related experience with inorganic geochemistry, clean laboratory protocols, and instrumentation housed within the Radiogenic Laboratory.
- Technical understanding of operation and maintenance of the mass spectrometers and their software used in the Radiogenic Laboratory.
- Demonstrated proficiency with laboratory and hardware tools.
- Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and students.
- Detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
- Independent and self-reliant and have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to multi-task and work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Salary
Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Please note
This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
What You Need To Do
Apply! We highly recommend a cover letter and CV/Resume, highlighting especially your technical experience with the instruments in the Radiogenic Lab, be submitted with your application to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A& M University?
Texas A&M University is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment built on our Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Located in College Station, Texas, our vibrant university community offers world-class athletics, cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation, and the George H. W. Bush Library—all with a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy commutes.
Comprehensive Benefits and Perks:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by Texas A&M University 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. 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 companies sponsor visas for research scientists in Texas?
Several large Texas employers have consistent track records of sponsoring research scientists. In Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center, ExxonMobil, and Shell regularly file H-1B visa petitions for research roles. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and AT&T Labs sponsor research positions. UT Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine are also active sponsors in academic research.
Which visa types are most common for research scientist roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for research scientists at private employers in Texas, as these roles typically meet the specialty occupation requirement through their degree-specific nature. Researchers at universities or affiliated research institutes may also qualify for J-1 visa exchange visitor status or, in cases of outstanding work, the O-1A. Some senior or independently acclaimed researchers pursue EB-1A or EB-2 NIW immigrant visa pathways.
Which cities in Texas have the most research scientist sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads for research scientist sponsorship, anchored by the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, alongside major energy companies. Austin has grown significantly as life sciences and semiconductor research expand there. Dallas-Fort Worth offers opportunities in defense research, telecommunications, and technology. San Antonio has a notable presence in biomedical research through the UT Health Science Center and several defense research organizations.
How to find research scientist visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters research scientist roles in Texas by visa sponsorship status, saving you from manually sorting through postings that don't support work authorization. You can browse by city, research discipline, and employer type. Because Texas has active hiring across energy, medical, and technology research sectors, the volume of sponsored postings on Migrate Mate for this state tends to be higher than most.
Are there state-specific factors that affect research scientist sponsorship in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects how employers structure compensation benchmarks relative to Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, though employers must still meet federal prevailing wage obligations. The concentration of large research universities, including UT Austin, Rice, and Texas A&M, creates strong local pipelines that many Texas employers actively recruit from, making OPT-to-H-1B transitions a common pathway for research scientists already working in the state.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored research scientist jobs in Texas?
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.