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Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, both of which require PERM labor certification. Employers must document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, making your ASCP or AMT certification and laboratory specialization central to a competitive sponsorship case.
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This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
- Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
- Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
- Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
- Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
- Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
- Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
- Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)
OR
- Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Experience
- No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
- One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS
- If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current
- Louisiana requires State Licensure
- New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
- Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
- Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
- Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
- Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
- Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
- Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
- Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)
OR
- Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Experience
- No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
- One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS
- If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current
- Louisiana requires State Licensure
- New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign laboratory science degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer files a PERM application. A credential evaluation report showing your degree meets the bachelor's-level requirement for CLS roles strengthens the DOL audit defense if your case is selected.
Target hospitals with active PERM filing history
Large hospital systems and reference laboratories file PERM applications regularly for CLS roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which employers have sponsored laboratory scientists recently, then prioritize those in your job search over facilities with no sponsorship track record.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 placement for your role
Most CLS positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or you can demonstrate advanced-degree professional standing. Confirm which category your offer letter and job duties support before your employer files the I-140.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Laboratory Scientist openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity. This saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship is listed as possible but the employer has no actual PERM filing history.
Verify prevailing wage early using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your CLS role and geographic area before filing the PERM labor certification. Look up your job zone and location in OFLC Wage Search yourself so you can verify the wage level in your offer letter matches what DOL will require.
Plan your timeline around PERM audit and I-140 processing
PERM cases selected for DOL audit can add six to twelve months to your green card timeline before USCIS even reviews your I-140. Ask your employer whether they plan to file I-140 concurrently with I-485 adjustment of status once your priority date becomes current to avoid additional delays.
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Find Clinical Laboratory Scientist JobsClinical Laboratory Scientist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most CLS positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science or related field. EB-2 applies if the employer requires a master's degree or higher, or if you qualify as an advanced-degree professional based on a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Your employer's attorney confirms the correct category during the PERM labor certification filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Clinical Laboratory Scientists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. Unlike the H-1B, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, so your case isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: the full green card process typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, compared to H-1B approval in a few months. For Indian and Chinese nationals, priority date backlogs in EB-3 can extend that significantly.
Which employers sponsor Clinical Laboratory Scientists for green cards?
Hospital systems, national reference laboratories, and large outpatient networks are the most consistent sponsors of CLS green cards because they have dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure. Smaller independent labs and physician office labs rarely sponsor due to cost and administrative complexity. You can identify which specific employers have filed PERM applications for CLS roles by reviewing DOL PERM disclosure data or by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history.
Does my ASCP or AMT certification affect my PERM eligibility?
Your certification affects the job requirements your employer can list in the PERM application, not your personal eligibility. DOL rules prohibit employers from writing requirements that are tailored to your specific credentials if those requirements exceed what is normally required for the role. If ASCP certification is industry standard for the CLS title in your area, it can be included. If it's not standard, listing it can result in a PERM denial or audit finding.
Can I switch employers during the green card process as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist?
You can change employers after your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date has been current for at least 180 days, under AC21 portability rules. The new CLS role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Switching employers before the I-140 is approved requires starting the PERM process over from the beginning with your new employer, resetting your timeline entirely.
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