E-3 Visa Laboratory Jobs
Laboratory roles in the U.S. span clinical research, quality control, and analytical science, fields where Australian-trained scientists compete strongly for E-3 visa sponsorship. The E-3 has no lottery and no cap, and your employer files the Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
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Location: Westchester, NY
Salary: 125,400.00 - 200,700.00 USD Annual
Job details
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.
Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine - MSK Westchester
We're taking ambitious steps to redefine what's possible in Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Our innovative clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians, and industry guides to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to develop further the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The MSK Westchester Clinical Lab is currently seeking an experienced Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine to primarily be responsible for the onsite supervision and operation.
Role Overview:
Administrative responsibilities:
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the clinical lab.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staffs, leaderships and Physicians/Director, patient care staff/clinicians, reference labs and other business partners to optimize workflow while maintaining accreditation and licensure.
- Personnel development, coaching and mentoring of technical staff.
- Developing personnel goals, tasks and service standards to set a high morale and motivation within the clinical lab.
- Maintaining training and competency files for staff members assigned to and rotating in your sections.
- Assist Leadership in:
- Review and approval of new or revised documents, processes, test methods and their validations.
- Monthly review of instrument maintenance, decontamination, and all completed compliance forms.
- Establishing, implementing and maintaining the SOP Manual; ensuring that written procedures are accurate, adherence to SOPs by staff, and that documents are placed in a controlled location.
- Assessing the impact of non-conformance events and complete full investigation to ensure they do not reoccur.
Technical responsibilities:
- Coordinating and supervising personnel in the technical operations of the Clinical lab on a day-to-day basis.
- Ensuring that technical procedures are performed according to the SOP under the highest standards of quality in a timely manner.
- Review documents for completeness.
- Scheduling of staffs to ensure undisrupted operation.
- Review, reporting, and investigation of all non-conformance events.
- Review of all completed result reports.
- Participation in program improvement activities, recognition of learning needs, contributing ideas, recommendations and concerns to improve management decision-making process.
- Oversee the performance of periodic equipment quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Bench coverage when needed.
Quality/Compliance:
- Assist the Associate Director and Assistant Manager to guarantee compliance with local, state and federal accrediting and regulatory organizations regarding all processes and patient sample testing including compliance with OSHA, FDA, NYSDOH, Joint Commission, CLIA etc.
- Performs audits of the clinical lab operation to ensure compliance with the laboratory’s quality/compliance program, standard operating procedures and regulatory agencies. Communicates findings to the clinical lab Director/management team.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree clinical laboratory sciences.
- 4+ years of proven experience required; Hematology experience preferred and strong personnel skills.
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required.
- ASCP preferred.
Core Skills:
- Communication: Ability to compose written correspondence and to present information in a clear, concise manner.
- Information Management: Ability to communicate, explain, interpret, share and present information to employees, management and clinical staff, as well as appropriate external contacts.
- Time Management: Ability to set priorities among several tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
Additional Information:
- Location: MSK Westchester, 500 Westchester Ave, West Harrison, NY 10604
- Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM-6PM; On call as needed
- Reports to: Assistant Manager, Laboratory Medicine
Pay Range: $122,800.00-$196,500.00/annually
Helpful Links:
- Compensation Philosophy
- Benefits
Pay Range: $125,400.00 - $200,700.00
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
- Step 1: Complete an Online Application
- Step 2: Interview Process
- Step 3: Provide References
- Step 4: Extension of Job Offer
- Step 5: Onboarding
- Step 6: New Employee Orientation
Department: Clinical Care
Location: Westchester, NY
Salary: 125,400.00 - 200,700.00 USD Annual
Job details
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.
Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine - MSK Westchester
We're taking ambitious steps to redefine what's possible in Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Our innovative clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians, and industry guides to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to develop further the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The MSK Westchester Clinical Lab is currently seeking an experienced Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine to primarily be responsible for the onsite supervision and operation.
Role Overview:
Administrative responsibilities:
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the clinical lab.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staffs, leaderships and Physicians/Director, patient care staff/clinicians, reference labs and other business partners to optimize workflow while maintaining accreditation and licensure.
- Personnel development, coaching and mentoring of technical staff.
- Developing personnel goals, tasks and service standards to set a high morale and motivation within the clinical lab.
- Maintaining training and competency files for staff members assigned to and rotating in your sections.
- Assist Leadership in:
- Review and approval of new or revised documents, processes, test methods and their validations.
- Monthly review of instrument maintenance, decontamination, and all completed compliance forms.
- Establishing, implementing and maintaining the SOP Manual; ensuring that written procedures are accurate, adherence to SOPs by staff, and that documents are placed in a controlled location.
- Assessing the impact of non-conformance events and complete full investigation to ensure they do not reoccur.
Technical responsibilities:
- Coordinating and supervising personnel in the technical operations of the Clinical lab on a day-to-day basis.
- Ensuring that technical procedures are performed according to the SOP under the highest standards of quality in a timely manner.
- Review documents for completeness.
- Scheduling of staffs to ensure undisrupted operation.
- Review, reporting, and investigation of all non-conformance events.
- Review of all completed result reports.
- Participation in program improvement activities, recognition of learning needs, contributing ideas, recommendations and concerns to improve management decision-making process.
- Oversee the performance of periodic equipment quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Bench coverage when needed.
Quality/Compliance:
- Assist the Associate Director and Assistant Manager to guarantee compliance with local, state and federal accrediting and regulatory organizations regarding all processes and patient sample testing including compliance with OSHA, FDA, NYSDOH, Joint Commission, CLIA etc.
- Performs audits of the clinical lab operation to ensure compliance with the laboratory’s quality/compliance program, standard operating procedures and regulatory agencies. Communicates findings to the clinical lab Director/management team.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree clinical laboratory sciences.
- 4+ years of proven experience required; Hematology experience preferred and strong personnel skills.
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required.
- ASCP preferred.
Core Skills:
- Communication: Ability to compose written correspondence and to present information in a clear, concise manner.
- Information Management: Ability to communicate, explain, interpret, share and present information to employees, management and clinical staff, as well as appropriate external contacts.
- Time Management: Ability to set priorities among several tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
Additional Information:
- Location: MSK Westchester, 500 Westchester Ave, West Harrison, NY 10604
- Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM-6PM; On call as needed
- Reports to: Assistant Manager, Laboratory Medicine
Pay Range: $122,800.00-$196,500.00/annually
Helpful Links:
- Compensation Philosophy
- Benefits
Pay Range: $125,400.00 - $200,700.00
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
- Step 1: Complete an Online Application
- Step 2: Interview Process
- Step 3: Provide References
- Step 4: Extension of Job Offer
- Step 5: Onboarding
- Step 6: New Employee Orientation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Laboratory
Verify your credential equivalency early
Australian bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, chemistry, or life sciences are accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Get a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start applying, some employers request it upfront.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure database for certified LCAs in laboratory and life sciences job titles. Employers who have filed LCAs before already understand the process, which cuts weeks off the sponsorship timeline for you.
Flag your visa status before the offer stage
Disclose your E-3 requirement when you reach the hiring manager stage, not after an offer is made. Laboratory roles in clinical and pharmaceutical settings often involve compliance teams who need lead time to prepare the LCA before you can schedule your consulate appointment.
Clarify specialty occupation fit for your specific role
Not every laboratory position qualifies as a specialty occupation under E-3 rules. Roles requiring a degree in a specific scientific field, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, clinical laboratory science, qualify. General lab technician roles without a degree requirement may not.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors in the prevailing wage or job classification fields are common. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process doesn't stall between offer and appointment.
Plan your consulate appointment around lab start dates
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consulates all process E-3 applications, but wait times differ. Book your appointment as soon as your employer's LCA is certified, laboratory employers often have project start dates tied to grant cycles or clinical trial schedules that can't easily shift.
E-3 Visa Laboratory: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find laboratory jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, it surfaces laboratory and life sciences roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship for Australian nationals. Because the E-3 has no lottery and a straightforward employer filing process, many research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical labs are willing to sponsor when the right candidate applies.
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 laboratory role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on the specific role and the degree requirement attached to it. Research scientist, analytical chemist, clinical laboratory scientist, and quality control chemist positions typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific discipline. Roles where any science degree, or no degree, suffices are less likely to meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to E-3 petitions.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for laboratory professionals?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap, which means your employer can file at any point in the year and you can start once the LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is complete. The H-1B visa has an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, so even a qualified candidate with a strong offer can wait years. For Australian laboratory professionals, the E-3 is a materially faster path to U.S. employment.
What does the employer actually have to do to sponsor me on an E-3 for a lab role?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your role and location. Once the LCA is certified, typically within seven business days, you use it to apply for the E-3 visa at an Australian consulate. The employer does not file anything with USCIS for a consular E-3, which is one reason the process is faster than H-1B sponsorship.