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  • Setting: Target universities/research institutes (cap-exempt H-1B/J-1).
  • Skills: Build lab/data and publication track record.
  • Progression: Move toward research-scientist roles.

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  • Are you targeting a university/research institute?
  • Do you have lab/data and publication output?
  • Could you progress to research scientist?

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Research Assistant jobs in United States — questions answered

Where are research assistant jobs in United States?
Universities and research institutes hire research assistants; some (e.g. UCLA) sponsor, often via cap-exempt H-1B/J-1.
What salary range do research assistant jobs in United States pay?
Around US$15–23/hour for visa-relevant roles (avg ~US$19.33).
Which cities hire research assistants in United States?
University and research hubs (Boston, Bay Area, NC, MD)
Which employers hire research assistants in United States?
Universities and research institutes, Hospitals and clinical research, Pharma and biotech
What licence or credential do you need in United States?
No licence; research methods and lab/data skills are the screen.
What work-permit / visa route applies in United States?
Universities offer cap-exempt H-1B and J-1 for research roles (note the new US$100,000 H-1B fee for cap-subject employers post-21 Sep 2025); industry RA roles vary.
What language level do you need?
English.

Good to know about Research Assistant jobs in United States

  • University research is cap-exempt for H-1B (and uses J-1).
  • Progression to research-scientist roles opens better pay/routes.

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Indeed
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