Data Operations Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Data Operations Analysts who need H-1B visa, E-3 visa, or TN visa sponsorship will find this role classified as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field. Employers across tech, finance, and healthcare regularly file LCAs and I-129 petitions for this title. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The OPS Research Laboratory Technician II provides entry level operation and maintenance of teaching laboratory facilities and equipment within the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences Hydrogeology Laboratory. Performs all procedures necessary to maintain a safe, uninterrupted work environment in accordance to departmental and national safety guidelines.
Job Description
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepares and maintains laboratories facilities for teaching instruction.
- Prepares solvents, solutions, reagents, and apparatuses according to faculty guidelines.
- Maintains clean laboratories facilities. Responsible for set up and breakdown of equipment.
- Participates in environmental health and safety audits, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with safety regulations of science laboratories.
- Provides training on proper usage of laboratory equipment and safe laboratory practices including safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, and standard policies and protocols for reporting unusual events.
- Performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimum calibration and condition of equipment.
- Maintains supplies for laboratory courses and replenish stocks of solvents, reagents, and solutions. Ensures chemicals are stored in the correct manner according to safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Maintains accurate records on equipment maintenance and acquisition of supplies.
- Performs genetic analyses on natural field collections and laboratory cultures.
- Assists in the development of laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in Environmental Science or equivalent such as geology, marine science, or engineering.
- Experience in the field and laboratory settings conducting surface water and groundwater sampling, as well as water quality analyses.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Experience working with ArcGIS software creating feature class and shapefiles for water quality geospatial interpretations.
- Data analysis experience working with R Programming language, JMP, and other statistical tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework in Hydrology, Hydrogeology.
- Laboratory experience in an academic setting.
- Basic working knowledge of dashboard data analytics.
All employees are expected to:
- Promote a common purpose consistent with University mission, vision, and values and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive and receptive manner.
- Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the University’s standards of ethical conduct.
- Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
- Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
- Knowledge of applicable safety standards, guidelines, and protocols.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
- Ability to prepare stock chemicals according to given standards.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with classroom instructors to ensure delivery of a quality laboratory experience to students in a laboratory/classroom setting.
- Ability to prepare and set-up appropriate laboratory materials and equipment for various laboratory activities.
- Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Able to work an irregular schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate field sampling.
Location: Main Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: November 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R0007912
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
The OPS Research Laboratory Technician II provides entry level operation and maintenance of teaching laboratory facilities and equipment within the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences Hydrogeology Laboratory. Performs all procedures necessary to maintain a safe, uninterrupted work environment in accordance to departmental and national safety guidelines.
Job Description
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepares and maintains laboratories facilities for teaching instruction.
- Prepares solvents, solutions, reagents, and apparatuses according to faculty guidelines.
- Maintains clean laboratories facilities. Responsible for set up and breakdown of equipment.
- Participates in environmental health and safety audits, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with safety regulations of science laboratories.
- Provides training on proper usage of laboratory equipment and safe laboratory practices including safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, and standard policies and protocols for reporting unusual events.
- Performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimum calibration and condition of equipment.
- Maintains supplies for laboratory courses and replenish stocks of solvents, reagents, and solutions. Ensures chemicals are stored in the correct manner according to safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Maintains accurate records on equipment maintenance and acquisition of supplies.
- Performs genetic analyses on natural field collections and laboratory cultures.
- Assists in the development of laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in Environmental Science or equivalent such as geology, marine science, or engineering.
- Experience in the field and laboratory settings conducting surface water and groundwater sampling, as well as water quality analyses.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Experience working with ArcGIS software creating feature class and shapefiles for water quality geospatial interpretations.
- Data analysis experience working with R Programming language, JMP, and other statistical tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework in Hydrology, Hydrogeology.
- Laboratory experience in an academic setting.
- Basic working knowledge of dashboard data analytics.
All employees are expected to:
- Promote a common purpose consistent with University mission, vision, and values and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive and receptive manner.
- Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the University’s standards of ethical conduct.
- Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
- Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
- Knowledge of applicable safety standards, guidelines, and protocols.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
- Ability to prepare stock chemicals according to given standards.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with classroom instructors to ensure delivery of a quality laboratory experience to students in a laboratory/classroom setting.
- Ability to prepare and set-up appropriate laboratory materials and equipment for various laboratory activities.
- Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Able to work an irregular schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate field sampling.
Location: Main Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: November 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R0007912
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Operations Analyst
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Search DOL LCA disclosure data to identify companies that have filed for Data Operations Analyst roles before. Repeat sponsors understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer due to cost or complexity concerns.
Clarify your degree field during applications
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to the role. A degree in information systems, statistics, computer science, or a closely related discipline strengthens your specialty occupation case and reduces the risk of an RFE.
Understand which visa fits your nationality
Australians can pursue the E-3, Canadians and Mexicans qualify for TN status, and most other nationalities will need H-1B sponsorship. Knowing your visa pathway before applying helps you target employers set up to support it.
Document your technical tools and systems experience
Employers filing LCAs must demonstrate the role meets specialty occupation standards. A resume that highlights SQL, ETL pipelines, data warehousing, or analytics platforms makes it easier for them to build a strong petition around your position.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Raising sponsorship early filters out employers who won't engage, saving weeks of time. Frame it as a logistics question, not a red flag. Most companies with prior LCA filings have a straightforward internal process already in place.
Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists Data Operations Analyst roles from employers actively open to sponsorship. Filtering by visa type lets you find positions matched to your specific situation without cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored before.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Operations Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Data Operations Analyst positions that involve data pipeline management, SQL, analytics, or systems integration generally meet this standard, particularly when the job description specifies a degree in information systems, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline. Generic job postings that say 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems, so the employer's LCA and I-129 documentation needs to be precise.
Which visa types are available for Data Operations Analysts seeking sponsorship?
Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows two-year renewable status. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for TN visa status under USMCA, which can often be obtained at the border or a port of entry. Most other nationalities need H-1B visa sponsorship, which is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate for most applicants. Some employers also sponsor O-1 visas for candidates with demonstrated distinction in their field, though this is uncommon for operations-focused roles.
What degree do I need for employer sponsorship as a Data Operations Analyst?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, statistics, mathematics, or a closely related technical field. A general business degree alone is unlikely to support a specialty occupation petition unless paired with substantial technical coursework. If your degree is in a different field, relevant work experience can sometimes substitute, but the standard is three years of experience for every one year of missing education, and USCIS scrutinizes these cases more closely.
How competitive is it to get H-1B sponsorship for a Data Operations Analyst role?
The role itself is not the limiting factor. The H-1B lottery is. USCIS receives roughly 400,000 to 450,000 registrations annually for 85,000 available slots, resulting in selection rates around 20 to 25 percent. Data Operations Analyst roles at cap-exempt employers, such as universities, nonprofit research organizations, or certain government contractors, bypass the lottery entirely. If you're an Australian citizen, the E-3 visa eliminates lottery risk altogether. Migrate Mate lists roles from both cap-subject and cap-exempt employers so you can filter based on your situation.
Can I switch employers after getting sponsored as a Data Operations Analyst?
Yes, but the process depends on your visa type. H-1B holders can change employers through H-1B portability, which allows you to start working for a new employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, even before it's approved, as long as your previous status was maintained and the new petition is non-frivolous. E-3 and TN holders need to obtain new status before starting with a new employer, which typically means a new LCA and either a consular appointment or a change of status filing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Operations Analyst jobs?
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.