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Lab Associate roles in U.S. research facilities qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian scientists targeting lab positions at universities, biotech firms, and research hospitals.
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Location: New York, NY
Salary: 137,500.00 - 227,000.00 USD Annual
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Associate Lab Director, Gene Editing & Screening Core Facility
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an accomplished and innovative Associate Lab Director to join the Gene Editing & Screening (GES) Core Facility within a highly interactive basic and translational research community! MSK offers an exceptional scientific environment within a multi‑institutional academic ecosystem, where pioneering technologies directly support discovery and patient‑focused cancer research.
Role Overview:
- As Associate Lab Director, you will balance scientific leadership with operational and financial oversight to ensure the GES Core Facility remains a pioneering, sustainable resource for MSK investigators.
- Partner with the Core Facility Director to define short‑, medium‑, and long‑term scientific strategy aligned with MSK research priorities.
- Lead and support functional genomics initiatives, including CRISPR and RNAi‑based screening platforms.
- Oversee development and optimization of advanced methods, assays, and screening technologies (HTS/HCS; live and fixed cell imaging).
- Provide scientific consultation to investigators and liaise with the broader scientific community.
- Lead day‑to‑day operations, including workflow optimization, resource allocation, and service delivery.
- Ensure financial stewardship by developing and leading budgets and meeting operational financial goals.
- Lead hiring, training, mentoring, and career development of scientific staff.
- Champion a culture of mentorship, performance excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Represent MSK at external conferences and NCI/NIH‑sponsored meetings.
Key Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in academic, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology settings.
- Deep expertise in CRISPR and RNAi technologies and their application to drug discovery and development.
- Demonstrated experience with gene perturbation strategies, KI/KO cell line generation, viral production, and assay development.
- Hands‑on knowledge of chemical compound libraries, automated liquid handling, plate readers, and high‑speed confocal imaging systems.
- Experience developing and leading budgets in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Consistent record leading laboratory staff and overseeing complex laboratory operations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Core Skills:
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and planning skills in a fast‑paced research environment.
- Strategic thinker who stays current with emerging technologies and field advancements.
- Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across teams and disciplines.
- Passionate mentor committed to staff development and scientific growth.
- Effective, adaptable communicator across diverse audiences and settings.
- Results‑oriented with the ability to perform under challenging conditions.
- Precise and decisive bench scientist with strong problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and agile, able to pivot quickly as scientific or operational needs evolve.
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 37.5 hrs, Onsite (may have the flexibility to work remotely once a week).
- Location: 417 E. 68th Street, NYC.
- Reporting to: Core Director.
Helpful Links:
- Compensation Philosophy
- Benefits
Pay Range: $137,500.00 - $227,000.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Application Process
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Complete an Online Application
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Interview Process
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Provide References
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Extension of Job Offer
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Onboarding
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New Employee Orientation
Department: Research
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 137,500.00 - 227,000.00 USD Annual
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Associate Lab Director, Gene Editing & Screening Core Facility
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an accomplished and innovative Associate Lab Director to join the Gene Editing & Screening (GES) Core Facility within a highly interactive basic and translational research community! MSK offers an exceptional scientific environment within a multi‑institutional academic ecosystem, where pioneering technologies directly support discovery and patient‑focused cancer research.
Role Overview:
- As Associate Lab Director, you will balance scientific leadership with operational and financial oversight to ensure the GES Core Facility remains a pioneering, sustainable resource for MSK investigators.
- Partner with the Core Facility Director to define short‑, medium‑, and long‑term scientific strategy aligned with MSK research priorities.
- Lead and support functional genomics initiatives, including CRISPR and RNAi‑based screening platforms.
- Oversee development and optimization of advanced methods, assays, and screening technologies (HTS/HCS; live and fixed cell imaging).
- Provide scientific consultation to investigators and liaise with the broader scientific community.
- Lead day‑to‑day operations, including workflow optimization, resource allocation, and service delivery.
- Ensure financial stewardship by developing and leading budgets and meeting operational financial goals.
- Lead hiring, training, mentoring, and career development of scientific staff.
- Champion a culture of mentorship, performance excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Represent MSK at external conferences and NCI/NIH‑sponsored meetings.
Key Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in academic, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology settings.
- Deep expertise in CRISPR and RNAi technologies and their application to drug discovery and development.
- Demonstrated experience with gene perturbation strategies, KI/KO cell line generation, viral production, and assay development.
- Hands‑on knowledge of chemical compound libraries, automated liquid handling, plate readers, and high‑speed confocal imaging systems.
- Experience developing and leading budgets in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Consistent record leading laboratory staff and overseeing complex laboratory operations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Core Skills:
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and planning skills in a fast‑paced research environment.
- Strategic thinker who stays current with emerging technologies and field advancements.
- Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across teams and disciplines.
- Passionate mentor committed to staff development and scientific growth.
- Effective, adaptable communicator across diverse audiences and settings.
- Results‑oriented with the ability to perform under challenging conditions.
- Precise and decisive bench scientist with strong problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and agile, able to pivot quickly as scientific or operational needs evolve.
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 37.5 hrs, Onsite (may have the flexibility to work remotely once a week).
- Location: 417 E. 68th Street, NYC.
- Reporting to: Core Director.
Helpful Links:
- Compensation Philosophy
- Benefits
Pay Range: $137,500.00 - $227,000.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Application Process
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01
Step 1:
Complete an Online Application
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02
Step 2:
Interview Process
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03
Step 3:
Provide References
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04
Step 4:
Extension of Job Offer
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05
Step 5:
Onboarding
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06
Step 6:
New Employee Orientation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Lab Associate
Match your degree to the lab role
E-3 visa eligibility hinges on your degree field aligning with the Lab Associate position. A biochemistry or biology degree supporting a molecular biology role is clean. A general science degree supporting a highly specialized assay role may need a credential evaluation to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements.
Target labs with active LCA filing histories
Research institutions, hospital systems, and biotech companies that regularly sponsor visa holders have existing HR workflows for LCA certification with the DOL. Targeting these employers cuts the internal approval delays that stall offers at organizations filing their first E-3 ever.
Raise sponsorship before the offer stage
Hiring managers in lab environments often confuse the E-3 with the H-1B lottery. Clarifying early that E-3 sponsorship requires no lottery entry and no cap registration gives employers the accurate picture they need to move forward without unnecessary hesitation.
Get your academic transcripts evaluated early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but your employer's legal team may request a foreign credential evaluation. Having a completed evaluation ready before your offer negotiation prevents delays in the LCA filing timeline.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission to the DOL, prepares your DS-160, and supports your consulate appointment. This keeps the process moving without requiring your employer to retain separate immigration counsel.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Most federally funded labs and university research centers are required to use E-Verify for employment eligibility. Confirming enrollment before your start date ensures your I-9 process runs cleanly and your E-3 status is properly recorded from day one.
E-3 Visa Lab Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Lab Associate jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Lab Associate positions by employers who have sponsored E-3 or similar visas before, which removes the friction of approaching labs that have no sponsorship infrastructure. Generic job boards don't surface this information reliably.
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 $2,000–$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 Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Lab Associate role qualifies when the employer's job description specifies a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field such as biochemistry, microbiology, or chemistry as a minimum requirement. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required, or that accept any science degree interchangeably, can struggle to meet the specialty occupation standard. Asking your employer to tighten the degree requirement language in the job description before filing the LCA is a practical fix.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Lab Associate positions?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is straightforwardly better for Lab Associate roles. There's no lottery, no annual cap of 85,000 slots, and your employer can file the LCA with the DOL and proceed to your consulate appointment without waiting for a registration selection. H-1B requires lottery entry in March for an October start, meaning a lab that wants you in June has no H-1B path at all. The E-3 allows employers to move when the role is ready.
Can I change lab employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your existing E-3 status. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with the DOL, and you obtain a new E-3 visa stamp either through consular processing in Australia or a third country. If you're already in the U.S., you can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your visa remains valid, but you'll need a new stamp before your next international trip.