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Lab Assistant roles in research facilities, universities, and clinical labs qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science. The E-3 has no lottery and renews indefinitely, giving Australian lab professionals a stable path to U.S. employment.
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JR-7542
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Research Laboratory
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: occasional remote
Salary/Pay Rate:
$88,000.00 - $110,100.00 per year
Overview
This position facilitates a senior faculty memberâs research program through the management of laboratory operations. For the Weeks Laboratory, a multidisciplinary dry lab focused on clinical and human genetic data to predict and prevent blood cancers in adults, the Lab Manager oversees administrative and research operations on behalf of the PI, supervises research staff, and develops and maintains efficient laboratory procedures. This role reports directly to the PI and works closely with research administration and other departmental partners. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements, maintains, and improves standard procedures for laboratory efficiencies.
- Monitors the work of research staff to ensure good laboratory practices.
- Maintains the inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies (e.g., flow antibodies, restriction enzymes, proteins, plasmids, DNA, etc.).
- Ensures the proper use, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment.
- Serves as the Laboratory Safety Officer.
- As applicable, efficiently manages mouse colonies through proper allocation of technical support resources in response to scientific need, in consultation with the scientific program manager.
- Assists the PI in monitoring, enabling and facilitating collaborations with other programs.
- Actively contributes to research projects as appropriate.
- May assist with data entry and quality control.
- Maintains Weeks Lab clinical, genomic, and epidemiologic databases.
- Monitors all laboratory expenditures.
- Ensures all lab staff are compliant with DFCI, NIH, and sponsor mandatory training.
- Assists the PI with counseling, teaching, training, mentoring, orientation, in-service, and continuing education for all laboratory staff and trainees.
- Supervises research staff (e.g., technicians, specialists, trainees). Hires, develops, and manages staff to achieve organizational goals. Sets clear expectations, delivers feedback, and monitors performance for quality, efficiency, and compliance with policies and procedures. Mentors staff, fosters career growth, and cultivates a positive and productive work environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional people management and organization skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task to enable many concurrent projects in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent quantitative, analytic, and problem-solving skills to evaluate all aspects of a problem or opportunity and make or facilitate appropriate and timely decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to work closely with other colleagues as a team; experience and comfort in working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and differing viewpoints; openness to new ideas.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidateâs relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$88,000.00 - $110,100.00
Job Ref:
JR-7542
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Research Laboratory
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: occasional remote
Salary/Pay Rate:
$88,000.00 - $110,100.00 per year
Overview
This position facilitates a senior faculty memberâs research program through the management of laboratory operations. For the Weeks Laboratory, a multidisciplinary dry lab focused on clinical and human genetic data to predict and prevent blood cancers in adults, the Lab Manager oversees administrative and research operations on behalf of the PI, supervises research staff, and develops and maintains efficient laboratory procedures. This role reports directly to the PI and works closely with research administration and other departmental partners. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements, maintains, and improves standard procedures for laboratory efficiencies.
- Monitors the work of research staff to ensure good laboratory practices.
- Maintains the inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies (e.g., flow antibodies, restriction enzymes, proteins, plasmids, DNA, etc.).
- Ensures the proper use, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment.
- Serves as the Laboratory Safety Officer.
- As applicable, efficiently manages mouse colonies through proper allocation of technical support resources in response to scientific need, in consultation with the scientific program manager.
- Assists the PI in monitoring, enabling and facilitating collaborations with other programs.
- Actively contributes to research projects as appropriate.
- May assist with data entry and quality control.
- Maintains Weeks Lab clinical, genomic, and epidemiologic databases.
- Monitors all laboratory expenditures.
- Ensures all lab staff are compliant with DFCI, NIH, and sponsor mandatory training.
- Assists the PI with counseling, teaching, training, mentoring, orientation, in-service, and continuing education for all laboratory staff and trainees.
- Supervises research staff (e.g., technicians, specialists, trainees). Hires, develops, and manages staff to achieve organizational goals. Sets clear expectations, delivers feedback, and monitors performance for quality, efficiency, and compliance with policies and procedures. Mentors staff, fosters career growth, and cultivates a positive and productive work environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional people management and organization skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task to enable many concurrent projects in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent quantitative, analytic, and problem-solving skills to evaluate all aspects of a problem or opportunity and make or facilitate appropriate and timely decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to work closely with other colleagues as a team; experience and comfort in working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and differing viewpoints; openness to new ideas.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidateâs relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$88,000.00 - $110,100.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Lab Assistant
Frame your Australian degree for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Attach a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator to remove any doubt before interviews.
Target labs with existing LCA filing history
Research institutions, hospital systems, and pharmaceutical companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before already understand the DOL certification process. Prioritise these employers when applying, as they won't need to learn E-3 requirements from scratch.
Clarify the specialty occupation requirement upfront
Not every lab assistant posting qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific scientific field, not just any bachelor's degree, before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL certification through consulate appointment preparation in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
Negotiate E-3 prevailing wage compliance into your offer
Your employer must certify to DOL that your salary meets the prevailing wage for the lab assistant role in that geographic area. Ask your employer to confirm the wage level before you accept, as a mismatch delays LCA approval.
Time your consulate appointment around lab start dates
E-3 visa interviews at Australian consulates can book out several weeks. Once your employer's LCA is DOL-certified, schedule your appointment immediately so processing doesn't push your start date back and affect onboarding arrangements.
E-3 Visa Lab Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Lab Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Lab Assistant roles at U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship. Because the E-3 has no lottery and is exclusive to Australian nationals, many research labs and clinical facilities are willing to sponsor when they find a qualified candidate, even if the role isn't explicitly advertised as visa-sponsored.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000â$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Lab Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A lab assistant role qualifies if the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field like biology, chemistry, or biochemistry as a minimum. Roles where any degree suffices, or where no degree is required, won't meet the E-3 specialty occupation standard under DOL and USCIS criteria.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Lab Assistant roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year with an employer who files the LCA. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a randomised lottery, meaning most applicants wait years for selection. For Australian lab professionals, the E-3 is the faster, more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can I change lab employers after I'm already working on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your E-3 to the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa issued at an Australian consulate before starting the new role. Plan for the LCA certification period, typically seven business days, plus consulate appointment wait times before making the switch.