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Get Access To All JobsWork Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 269000
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUHS CLINICAL LABS
Date: Apr 24, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.
Medical Lab Technician II in the Central Automated Lab at Duke University Hospital. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
This position is eligible for the second-shift differential and a $5,000 commitment bonus.
General Description
Coordinate and participate in various complex technical tasks in performing laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Job Duties
- Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment.
- Perform related duties in the laboratory including storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
- Prepare sterile media in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures.
- Incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
- Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing.
- Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel.
- Recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary.
- Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments, and maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick.
- Carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without a microscope.
- Utilize various hospital and laboratory information systems and software.
- Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
- Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail, and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
AA or AS Degree. Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.
Experience
No experience is required (meet CLIA requirements).
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized board/agency (required, within 18 months).
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 269000
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUHS CLINICAL LABS
Date: Apr 24, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.
Medical Lab Technician II in the Central Automated Lab at Duke University Hospital. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
This position is eligible for the second-shift differential and a $5,000 commitment bonus.
General Description
Coordinate and participate in various complex technical tasks in performing laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Job Duties
- Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment.
- Perform related duties in the laboratory including storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
- Prepare sterile media in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures.
- Incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
- Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing.
- Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel.
- Recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary.
- Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments, and maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick.
- Carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without a microscope.
- Utilize various hospital and laboratory information systems and software.
- Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
- Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail, and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
AA or AS Degree. Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.
Experience
No experience is required (meet CLIA requirements).
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized board/agency (required, within 18 months).
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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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 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.
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Find Lab Technician JobsLab Technician E-3 Visa: 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 $2,000–$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 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 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.
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