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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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Department: GCH ESL
Location: Golisano Children's Hospital
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p
Shift 1
Job Description
To receive, order, prepare, and assay laboratory samples and to perform prompt, accurate, and reliable laboratory procedures on patient specimens as well as to evaluate, interpret, and report test results to the appropriate patient care person. NYS regulations require an unlicensed individual to be employed in order to apply for a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. Immediately upon offer of employment the unlicensed individual must apply for a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. The incumbent must be fully licensed by NYS within 90 days of beginning in the position.
Education And Credentials
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree verified by NYSDOE as meeting Bachelor’s degree requirements for full licensure of a clinical lab technologist. Lab Tech Limited Permit required. Lab Technologist within 9 months required. NYS DOE - Full Clinical Laboratory Technologist License upon hire required OR laboratory technologist limited permit required not necessarily prior to hire, however prior to starting. If working with limited permit, must obtain full licensure within 9 months of hire. If a hired employee meets the NYS DOE qualifications for a limited or full license, however, the official limited or full license will be delayed at NYS DOE due to processing time, KHL will allow the employee to start training with a non-licensed LIS security that does not allow the reporting of results. No patient specimens will be able to be tested or reported by the trainee until a limited or full Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technologist) NYS license is granted and verified by the NYS DOE.
Experience
Working Conditions
Job Details
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
FTE: 1.000000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: No
With Rotation:
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals
Requisition ID#: 17476
Grade: P7A
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $40.31 - $51.03
Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Department: GCH ESL
Location: Golisano Children's Hospital
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p
Shift 1
Job Description
To receive, order, prepare, and assay laboratory samples and to perform prompt, accurate, and reliable laboratory procedures on patient specimens as well as to evaluate, interpret, and report test results to the appropriate patient care person. NYS regulations require an unlicensed individual to be employed in order to apply for a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. Immediately upon offer of employment the unlicensed individual must apply for a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. The incumbent must be fully licensed by NYS within 90 days of beginning in the position.
Education And Credentials
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree verified by NYSDOE as meeting Bachelor’s degree requirements for full licensure of a clinical lab technologist. Lab Tech Limited Permit required. Lab Technologist within 9 months required. NYS DOE - Full Clinical Laboratory Technologist License upon hire required OR laboratory technologist limited permit required not necessarily prior to hire, however prior to starting. If working with limited permit, must obtain full licensure within 9 months of hire. If a hired employee meets the NYS DOE qualifications for a limited or full license, however, the official limited or full license will be delayed at NYS DOE due to processing time, KHL will allow the employee to start training with a non-licensed LIS security that does not allow the reporting of results. No patient specimens will be able to be tested or reported by the trainee until a limited or full Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technologist) NYS license is granted and verified by the NYS DOE.
Experience
Working Conditions
Job Details
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
FTE: 1.000000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: No
With Rotation:
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals
Requisition ID#: 17476
Grade: P7A
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $40.31 - $51.03
Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!
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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.
Green Card Clinical Laboratory Scientist: 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 visa, 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.