E-3 Visa Lab Technician Jobs
Lab Technician roles in research, clinical, and industrial settings qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian lab professionals targeting U.S. employers who need specialized technical expertise.
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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 Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes. Gather your academic transcripts and a credential evaluation before approaching employers.
Target employers with active DOL LCA history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for lab technician LCA filings. Employers who have previously certified LCAs for similar roles already understand the E-3 process and are less likely to decline on administrative grounds.
Clarify the job description requires a specific degree
The E-3 specialty occupation requirement fails when a job posting says a degree is preferred rather than required. Before applying, confirm the role's written description specifies a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field, not just any degree.
Secure a prevailing wage determination before negotiating
Your employer files an LCA certifying your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Request this step early in negotiations so a low initial offer doesn't create a compliance problem when the LCA is submitted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork through to your consulate appointment. This removes the administrative burden from both you and an employer who may be filing an E-3 for the first time.
Prepare for consulate questions about laboratory duties
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a science degree. Bring documentation showing specific technical responsibilities, the instruments and methodologies you use, and how your qualifications directly apply to those duties.
E-3 Visa Lab Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Lab Technician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for Lab Technician roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Because the E-3 has no lottery and a relatively low administrative burden, more employers are willing to sponsor than you might expect, particularly in research, pharmaceutical, and clinical laboratory settings.
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 Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. If the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific scientific field such as chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science, it generally qualifies. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable, or where the degree is listed as preferred rather than required, are unlikely to meet the specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Lab Technician roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap on available visas, so there's no random selection process that could leave you without status despite a valid offer. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and requires lottery selection before filing. For Australian lab professionals, the E-3 means you can start work as soon as your visa is approved rather than waiting for a lottery result.
Can my employer file an E-3 if they have never sponsored a visa before?
Yes. The E-3 process is simpler than most employer-sponsored visas because it doesn't require PERM labor certification or a lottery. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which typically certifies within seven working days, and then you attend a consulate interview. First-time sponsors often find the process more straightforward than anticipated, particularly for lab roles with clear degree requirements.