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Field Service Engineer - Southeast
Element Biosciences INC · 🇺🇸 Remote · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 5 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Element Biosciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Technical Support Engineer II, Instrumentation” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in CA: $86k–$105k, median $95k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 5 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer who will play a pivotal role supporting our growing customer base in the Southeast region . This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer support and winning for the team. We are looking for someone with experience troubleshooting instrument issues involving software, hardware and chemistry. Ability to repair and maintenance instruments in the field. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Field Service Engineering and will be a remote role based in Southeast region. I f you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Providing onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers • Identifying root causes and resolving product issues in the field with support when needed. • Displaying professionalism, understanding, tact and technical knowledge in all customer interactions • Implementing and following policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc. • Utilizing service CRM software to accurately document work in a timely manner Education and Experience: • Associate or Bachelor Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field (or equivalent combination of education and industry experience) • Experience with NGS sequencing instrument and sequencing run set up preferred • Ability to troubleshoot issues with complex laboratory equipment involving chemistry, software and hardware • Strong time management, problem solving, organizational and relationship building skills. • Experience servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics, fluid handling and thermal systems. • Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches preferred • Proficient with data collection and analysis tools (eg: in MATLAB, Python, C++ or Java) preferred • Experience with fluorescence microscopy helpful • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including technical writing abilities. • Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours • Demonstrated account management skills preferred Physical Requirements: • Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds • Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours Location: • Remote – Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham, Orlando or Pensacola are ideal Travel: • Domestic travel up to 80% Job Type: • Full-time/Non-exempt Base Compensation Pay Range: • $90,000 - $110,000 In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off. Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience. We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual o