Laboratory Jobs at Stanford Health Care with Visa Sponsorship
Stanford Health Care's Laboratory teams support diagnostic, clinical, and research operations across one of the country's leading academic medical systems. The organization has a established track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified laboratory professionals, making it a strong target if you're building a U.S. career in this field.
See All Laboratory at Stanford Health Care JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 25+ Laboratory Jobs at Stanford Health Care jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 25+ Laboratory Jobs at Stanford Health Care
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Laboratory Jobs at Stanford Health Care.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2655189 Onsite 107529003 Path Lab Oth Surgical Path Consults Allied Health PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Is responsible for managing the workflow of assigned areas in the Clinical Laboratory or Anatomic Pathology, designing and maintaining schedules. Participates in updating and maintaining procedures, maintaining adequate levels of supplies and training staff to ensure optimum delivery of quality laboratory services. Acts as a resource for problem resolution in assigned areas of the Clinical Laboratory or Anatomic Pathology and collaborates with the Section supervisor to resolve Human Resource issues.
What you will do
- Advises the Supervisor of the need for changes in staffing, supplies, equipment, physical facilities, procedures and policies.
- Assists in assuring that laboratory procedures and policies are followed; that work is timely, accurate and of high quality; that interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, other laboratory and hospital staff are cooperative and courteous and that efforts to ensure high quality of information and service to patients and physicians have highest priority.
- Assists in coordinating distribution and flow of work, ensures timely and accurate handling of specimens and reports in keeping with laboratory policies, objectives and protocols.
- Assists the Supervisor in communicating with personnel providing support and informing them of changes affecting policy and procedure.
- Assists the Supervisor in the timely collection of statistical data relating to areas of responsibilities.
- Communicates regularly with Supervisor in order to keep him/her appropriately informed of activities, changes, ergonomic issues and problems within the laboratory and to ensure that policies, procedures, standards, objectives and activities in which Lab Assistants engage are in keeping with those of the Clinical Laboratories.
- Designs and maintains appropriate work schedules for staff in assigned areas, adjusting staffing to match workload.
- Is able to perform all Laboratory Assistant duties in assigned area(s), and provide backup coverage for various positions with assigned area(s).
- Keeps the Supervisor advised of all personnel issues in a timely manner.
- Maintains statistics and records such as workload, attendance, and utilization as required.
- Monitors and oversees training of new Laboratory Assistants, as well current Laboratory Assistants as needed. Accurately documents and maintains training records for all personnel in assigned area.
- Participates in and enforces life-safety, biohazard/hazardous waste, infection control, and risk management policies, procedures and standards. Is responsible for identifying, reporting and initiating corrective action for any potentially harmful condition and/or behavior.
- Participates in the competency assessment of all Laboratory Assistant personnel within assigned areas(s).
- Participates in updating and maintaining procedure manuals pertaining to assigned areas, and acts as a resource for staff regarding policies and procedures, and obtains formal approval from Supervisor.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of professional, technical and nontechnical staff
- Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to perform and complete duties with limited supervision, to work effectively and be responsive to constructive criticism
- Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager
- Ability to speak, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
- Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility; able to organize self and others
- Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the procedures, policies, systems and equipment used within assigned areas
- Knowledge of basic laboratory testing procedures, laboratory precautions, and use and care of common laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of instruments, methods and materials used in a hospital laboratory
- Knowledge of various nontechnical needs of a laboratory, usually acquired from a combination of previous work experience and/or schooling
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities initiative for assuming responsibility, being able to organize self and others
- Data entry skills
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
None
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $38.56 - $43.27 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
INTRODUCTION
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2655189 Onsite 107529003 Path Lab Oth Surgical Path Consults Allied Health PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Is responsible for managing the workflow of assigned areas in the Clinical Laboratory or Anatomic Pathology, designing and maintaining schedules. Participates in updating and maintaining procedures, maintaining adequate levels of supplies and training staff to ensure optimum delivery of quality laboratory services. Acts as a resource for problem resolution in assigned areas of the Clinical Laboratory or Anatomic Pathology and collaborates with the Section supervisor to resolve Human Resource issues.
What you will do
- Advises the Supervisor of the need for changes in staffing, supplies, equipment, physical facilities, procedures and policies.
- Assists in assuring that laboratory procedures and policies are followed; that work is timely, accurate and of high quality; that interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, other laboratory and hospital staff are cooperative and courteous and that efforts to ensure high quality of information and service to patients and physicians have highest priority.
- Assists in coordinating distribution and flow of work, ensures timely and accurate handling of specimens and reports in keeping with laboratory policies, objectives and protocols.
- Assists the Supervisor in communicating with personnel providing support and informing them of changes affecting policy and procedure.
- Assists the Supervisor in the timely collection of statistical data relating to areas of responsibilities.
- Communicates regularly with Supervisor in order to keep him/her appropriately informed of activities, changes, ergonomic issues and problems within the laboratory and to ensure that policies, procedures, standards, objectives and activities in which Lab Assistants engage are in keeping with those of the Clinical Laboratories.
- Designs and maintains appropriate work schedules for staff in assigned areas, adjusting staffing to match workload.
- Is able to perform all Laboratory Assistant duties in assigned area(s), and provide backup coverage for various positions with assigned area(s).
- Keeps the Supervisor advised of all personnel issues in a timely manner.
- Maintains statistics and records such as workload, attendance, and utilization as required.
- Monitors and oversees training of new Laboratory Assistants, as well current Laboratory Assistants as needed. Accurately documents and maintains training records for all personnel in assigned area.
- Participates in and enforces life-safety, biohazard/hazardous waste, infection control, and risk management policies, procedures and standards. Is responsible for identifying, reporting and initiating corrective action for any potentially harmful condition and/or behavior.
- Participates in the competency assessment of all Laboratory Assistant personnel within assigned areas(s).
- Participates in updating and maintaining procedure manuals pertaining to assigned areas, and acts as a resource for staff regarding policies and procedures, and obtains formal approval from Supervisor.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of professional, technical and nontechnical staff
- Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to perform and complete duties with limited supervision, to work effectively and be responsive to constructive criticism
- Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager
- Ability to speak, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
- Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility; able to organize self and others
- Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the procedures, policies, systems and equipment used within assigned areas
- Knowledge of basic laboratory testing procedures, laboratory precautions, and use and care of common laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of instruments, methods and materials used in a hospital laboratory
- Knowledge of various nontechnical needs of a laboratory, usually acquired from a combination of previous work experience and/or schooling
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities initiative for assuming responsibility, being able to organize self and others
- Data entry skills
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
None
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $38.56 - $43.27 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
See all 25+ Laboratory at Stanford Health Care jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Laboratory at Stanford Health Care roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Laboratory Jobs at Stanford Health Care Jobs
Align your credentials to ASCP standards
Stanford Health Care's laboratory roles typically expect ASCP board certification or eligibility. Confirm your credential maps to the specific position before applying, because a mismatched certification is one of the most common reasons qualified candidates stall at the screening stage.
Target roles tied to specialty departments
Stanford's laboratory function spans clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and pathology support. Applying to openings within a named specialty rather than a generic lab posting improves your odds of landing a hiring manager who understands the specialty occupation case for your H-1B.
Browse open laboratory roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Stanford Health Care's active laboratory openings by visa type. This lets you prioritize roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring workflow, saving time you'd otherwise spend vetting each posting manually.
Verify your OPT timeline before accepting an offer
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm how many months remain before your offer start date. Stanford's credentialing and onboarding process for laboratory roles can take several weeks, and running out of OPT authorization mid-process creates filing complications for both you and the employer.
Request clarity on PERM timing during negotiation
For EB-2 or EB-3 pathways, ask your recruiter whether the role is tied to an active or planned PERM labor certification. DOL processing for PERM applications currently runs several months, and knowing where Stanford is in that process helps you plan your long-term status.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter if your country uses a different framework
USCIS requires a specialty occupation nexus between your degree and the laboratory role. If your bachelor's is from outside the U.S., a credentials evaluation from a NACES-member organization strengthens your H-1B petition and removes a common point of scrutiny.
Laboratory at Stanford Health Care jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Laboratory at Stanford Health Care JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Stanford Health Care sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratorys?
Yes, Stanford Health Care sponsors H-1B visas for laboratory professionals. Laboratory roles at an academic medical center like Stanford generally qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria, given the degree requirements tied to clinical and diagnostic work. Your employer will file the Labor Condition Application with DOL and then submit the H-1B petition to USCIS on your behalf.
How do I apply for Laboratory jobs at Stanford Health Care?
Applications go through Stanford Health Care's official careers portal. Browse open laboratory positions, filter by department or job family, and apply directly. Migrate Mate also lists Stanford Health Care's active laboratory openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which can help you identify relevant roles faster and confirm which positions include sponsorship before you apply.
Which visa types are commonly used for Laboratory roles at Stanford Health Care?
Stanford Health Care sponsors H-1B visas for laboratory professionals and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students completing clinical or research rotations. Candidates pursuing permanent residency can be sponsored through EB-2 or EB-3 pathways, depending on the role's degree requirements and the PERM labor certification process. TN visas are also used for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying laboratory classifications.
What qualifications does Stanford Health Care expect for Laboratory positions?
Most laboratory roles require a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field. ASCP board certification or eligibility is expected for many clinical positions. Specialized roles in areas such as molecular diagnostics, histology, or blood banking may require additional certifications or prior experience in a high-complexity laboratory environment.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Laboratory hire at Stanford Health Care?
H-1B sponsorship follows USCIS's standard timeline: the annual cap registration opens in March, with cap-subject petitions taking effect October 1 if selected. Cap-exempt filings, which Stanford Health Care may qualify for as a nonprofit affiliated with a research institution, can be filed year-round and typically adjudicate within three to six months. EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases take longer due to DOL's PERM process, which currently runs several months before the USCIS petition stage begins.
See which Laboratory at Stanford Health Care employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Laboratory at Stanford Health Care Jobs