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Texas is one of the most active states for scientist visa sponsorship, driven by its concentration of research universities, life sciences companies, and energy sector employers. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead in sponsored roles, with major hirers including ExxonMobil, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Texas Instruments recruiting internationally across scientific disciplines.
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in work of smaller research project or major unit of large research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified in terms of extensive training and/or experience.
The Levi laboratory in the Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery in the Department of Surgery has an opening for a Research Scientist with expertise in Immunology and/or Musculoskeletal Biology. The Levi lab’s mission is to improve the lives of people living with skin and musculoskeletal injuries and diseases through rigorous science and compassion. Current projects in the Levi laboratory are related to the molecular biology behind tissue fibrosis and the repair and regeneration process in tendon, muscle, and bone. The laboratory integrates multiomics-based approaches with investigations of musculoskeletal development, homeostasis, repair, and regeneration. The laboratory uses transgenic animal models combined with bioinformatic approaches to understand the cell-cell interactions that occur within the stem cell niche under physiological conditions and strives to understand how these divergent signaling mechanisms may guide future therapeutic strategies to promote faithful repair of damaged tissue.
The Research Scientist will work under general direction to support the long-term research goals of the PI, perform sophisticated procedures to meet project needs by applying high-quality research methods and will improve existing ones as needed.
Job duties include:
- Participates in experimental design, data collection, and data analysis.
- Carries out routine molecular bench work combined with the use of animal models (animal handling, injections, surgeries, sample collection) as well as downstream processing (histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, cell culture, single cell and bulk RNA sequencing) under supervision of the PI.
- Histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, and work with cell cultures and single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing.
- Supervises laboratory personnel including students, technicians, and advanced degree holders in research techniques and protocols.
- Develops and/or advises on the development of new approaches for achieving research goals.
- Helps prepare data for, and assists with, writing/editing grants and manuscripts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have experience with flow cytometry and spectrometry. Animal experience, with particular emphasis on animal breeding, genotyping, and animal surgery is needed. Ability to utilize a variety of molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to PCR, qPCR, western blotting, RNA/DNA extraction, cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and next generation sequencing will be preferred. Additionally, experience with single-cell transcriptomic analyses would be highly beneficial.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
PhD with major course work in the field of assignment or
Master's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment
Experience
5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD including
2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master's degree including
3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor's degree including
4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent.
JOB DUTIES
Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in work of smaller research project or major unit of large research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified in terms of extensive training and/or experience.
The Levi laboratory in the Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery in the Department of Surgery has an opening for a Research Scientist with expertise in Immunology and/or Musculoskeletal Biology. The Levi lab’s mission is to improve the lives of people living with skin and musculoskeletal injuries and diseases through rigorous science and compassion. Current projects in the Levi laboratory are related to the molecular biology behind tissue fibrosis and the repair and regeneration process in tendon, muscle, and bone. The laboratory integrates multiomics-based approaches with investigations of musculoskeletal development, homeostasis, repair, and regeneration. The laboratory uses transgenic animal models combined with bioinformatic approaches to understand the cell-cell interactions that occur within the stem cell niche under physiological conditions and strives to understand how these divergent signaling mechanisms may guide future therapeutic strategies to promote faithful repair of damaged tissue.
The Research Scientist will work under general direction to support the long-term research goals of the PI, perform sophisticated procedures to meet project needs by applying high-quality research methods and will improve existing ones as needed.
Job duties include:
- Participates in experimental design, data collection, and data analysis.
- Carries out routine molecular bench work combined with the use of animal models (animal handling, injections, surgeries, sample collection) as well as downstream processing (histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, cell culture, single cell and bulk RNA sequencing) under supervision of the PI.
- Histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, and work with cell cultures and single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing.
- Supervises laboratory personnel including students, technicians, and advanced degree holders in research techniques and protocols.
- Develops and/or advises on the development of new approaches for achieving research goals.
- Helps prepare data for, and assists with, writing/editing grants and manuscripts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have experience with flow cytometry and spectrometry. Animal experience, with particular emphasis on animal breeding, genotyping, and animal surgery is needed. Ability to utilize a variety of molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to PCR, qPCR, western blotting, RNA/DNA extraction, cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and next generation sequencing will be preferred. Additionally, experience with single-cell transcriptomic analyses would be highly beneficial.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
PhD with major course work in the field of assignment or
Master's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment
Experience
5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD including
2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master's degree including
3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor's degree including
4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent.
JOB DUTIES
Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for scientists in Texas?
Several large Texas employers have consistent records of sponsoring scientists on work visas. In Houston, ExxonMobil and MD Anderson Cancer Center regularly file for research and applied science roles. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas Instruments and Raytheon sponsor scientists in materials and engineering-adjacent disciplines. UT Southwestern Medical Center and academic institutions across the state also sponsor postdoctoral and research scientist positions.
Which visa types are most common for scientist roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for scientist roles in Texas, covering positions that require a specialized degree such as chemistry, biology, physics, or engineering. O-1A visas are used for scientists with demonstrated extraordinary ability, particularly in research-intensive fields. J-1 visas appear frequently in academic and postdoctoral contexts at institutions like UT Austin, Rice University, and Texas A&M.
Which cities in Texas have the most scientist sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads in scientist sponsorship volume, anchored by the Texas Medical Center, one of the largest medical research complexes in the world, plus energy sector employers in petrochemical and environmental science. Austin follows closely, driven by biotech growth and university research at UT Austin. Dallas-Fort Worth rounds out the top three, with strength in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and defense-related scientific roles.
How to find scientist visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can browse scientist roles in Texas without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform covers employers across Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth in fields including life sciences, energy research, and materials science. Searching by role type and location on Migrate Mate surfaces openings from both large institutions and mid-size employers actively hiring internationally.
Are there state-specific factors that affect scientist visa sponsorship in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage calculations since employers use Department of Labor wage data that reflects local cost of living. The Texas Medical Center in Houston creates unusually high demand for biomedical scientists, giving candidates in that field more employer options than in most states. Texas A&M and UT System institutions also function as significant pipelines, sponsoring OPT-to-H-1B transitions for graduates in STEM fields.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored 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.