Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Staff Engineer” (Chemical Engineers) in NY: $125k–$159k, median $145k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 5 certified filings for “Staff Engineer” (Chemical Engineers) in NY: $125k–$159k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level II (40%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Build our future together:
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Sr Staff Fill/Finish MFG Engineer who will serve as an expert for formulation, aseptic filling, visual inspection (manual and automated), assembly, and/or packaging processes as assigned, directly supporting the operations team. They will support equipment design and selection as well as process development activities. They will be hands-on, solving issues during technology transfer, cGMP start-up, and routine manufacturing for Regeneron internal operations. This role will also support validation and training activities for the assigned equipment, processes, and operators.
When & where:
• Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
• Work model: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Travel: 30% international & domestic
Discover your roles:
• Interfaces with other departments such as Engineering, Validation, DP Process Development, Process Analytical Sciences, Combination Products, Regulatory, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Leads tech transfer / tech transfer studies, investigations, innovative technology adoption and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops strategy for cycle development and other studies on manufacturing equipment as defined by end user needs.
• Stays abreast of latest technologies and industry benchmarks to make recommendations to senior management.
• Designs and executes cycle development and other studies on manufacturing equipment as defined by end user needs.
• Supports equipment / new technology design, install, and qualification.
• Leads material and component selection, design, and approval. Works with internal stakeholders and external vendors to design, source, and implement materials.
• Leads functional evaluation of new components and raw materials for feasibility of use on manufacturing equipment.
• Reviews Standard Operating Procedures, specifications, regulatory filing, or other controlled documents as needed.
• Supports SOP development and revision for assigned equipment and process operations.
• Recommends capital expenditures and aids in the realization of capital projects.
• May represent manufacturing during regulatory and client audits.
• Tracks and trends relevant technical and business process metrics to ensure operations are performing effectively and efficiently.
• May lead and/or manage others.
• Partners cross functionally to establish standards for formulation and filling.
• Identifies and solves customer problems with minimal supervision
• Negotiates with external parties on behalf of IOPS
This role requires:
• Requires a BS/BA in Engineering with 12 years industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing environment and familiarity with formulation, aseptic filling, visual inspection (manual and automated), assembly, labeling, and/or packaging of liquid and lyophilized injectable products.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where requi
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