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Cytogenetic Technologist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Lab genetics positions at hospital systems, academic medical centers, and reference labs regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency.
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UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, incumbents will independently perform a wide variety of technical procedures in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics section of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory medicine. Other responsibilities include method development-modification-parallel testing, repair of laboratory instruments, sample processing, reagent preparation, data entry. On a daily basis, incumbents will assess overall workload for any area that needs help. All Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory Scientists may process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough knowledge of all relevant sub-specialty area industry, health and safety, federal, and state regulations.
- Skill and ability to perform mathematical calculations to include: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals with and without a calculator to derive results.
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed.
- Must be able to differentiate variations in color.
- Exhibits interpersonal skills to independently convey information with authority, handle highly sensitive matters and interact with high level contacts from other organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory concepts, new methodologies and advances in the field of specimen processing, automation, and procedures. Ability to apply principles in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Current California state Cytogenetics CLS License.
- Bachelors' degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 10 years of laboratory experience in both karyotype and FISH study of cancer samples.
- Ability to use laboratory's application programs. Skill and ability to perform data checks using queries, visual review and other appropriate means to verify data accuracy.
- Ability to respond clearly, concisely, and cooperatively to questions from other technologists, unlicensed staff, or supervisory staff regarding how procedures/duties were or should be performed, validity of test results, etc.
- Ability to organize assignments and laboratory operations in an efficient and effective manner. Highly developed personal organizational skills. Knowledge of quality assurance methods and ability to apply principles to design quality systems.
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
- Ability to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory, medical center, HR and UC policies and processes.
TOTAL REWARDS
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, incumbents will independently perform a wide variety of technical procedures in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics section of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory medicine. Other responsibilities include method development-modification-parallel testing, repair of laboratory instruments, sample processing, reagent preparation, data entry. On a daily basis, incumbents will assess overall workload for any area that needs help. All Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory Scientists may process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough knowledge of all relevant sub-specialty area industry, health and safety, federal, and state regulations.
- Skill and ability to perform mathematical calculations to include: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals with and without a calculator to derive results.
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed.
- Must be able to differentiate variations in color.
- Exhibits interpersonal skills to independently convey information with authority, handle highly sensitive matters and interact with high level contacts from other organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory concepts, new methodologies and advances in the field of specimen processing, automation, and procedures. Ability to apply principles in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Current California state Cytogenetics CLS License.
- Bachelors' degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 10 years of laboratory experience in both karyotype and FISH study of cancer samples.
- Ability to use laboratory's application programs. Skill and ability to perform data checks using queries, visual review and other appropriate means to verify data accuracy.
- Ability to respond clearly, concisely, and cooperatively to questions from other technologists, unlicensed staff, or supervisory staff regarding how procedures/duties were or should be performed, validity of test results, etc.
- Ability to organize assignments and laboratory operations in an efficient and effective manner. Highly developed personal organizational skills. Knowledge of quality assurance methods and ability to apply principles to design quality systems.
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
- Ability to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory, medical center, HR and UC policies and processes.
TOTAL REWARDS
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Cytogenetic Technologist
Credential your degree for PERM documentation
PERM requires employers to define the minimum education requirement for your role. If your cytogenetics degree came from outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your employer files the labor certification.
Target labs with active PERM filing history
Hospital-based cytogenetics labs, university medical centers, and national reference labs run the highest volume of EB-3 PERM cases for laboratory professionals. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has filed PERM applications for comparable roles before accepting an offer.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility for your candidacy
EB-2 applies if your employer requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of specialized cytogenetics experience. EB-3 covers most bench-level positions requiring a bachelor's. Clarify with your employer which category they intend to file under before the PERM recruitment begins.
Find green-card-sponsoring cytogenetics employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity for laboratory and genetics roles. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from applying to labs that have never navigated the PERM process for foreign workers.
Verify ASCP certification requirements before the I-140 stage
Many PERM job descriptions for cytogenetic technologists list ASCP certification as a job requirement, not just a preference. If you're certified outside the U.S., confirm your credential is recognized as equivalent before your employer locks in the PERM job duties, since changing requirements after filing restarts the process.
Negotiate concurrent I-485 filing into your offer timeline
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status concurrently rather than waiting in sequence. Ask your employer's immigration counsel whether concurrent filing is available under your EB category to avoid unnecessary gaps in your authorization.
Green Card Cytogenetic Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do cytogenetic technologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most cytogenetic technologist positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship, which covers skilled workers with a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field. Roles requiring a master's degree or positions where you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive cytogenetics experience may qualify for EB-2. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your credentials alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a two-year initial period and subject to annual lottery selection. PERM-based EB-3 green card sponsorship targets permanent residency with no annual lottery, though the overall timeline is longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to an approved I-485. For nationals of countries without significant EB-3 backlogs, the green card path often provides more long-term stability than cycling through H-1B renewals.
How can I find employers that actively sponsor green cards for cytogenetic technologists?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in laboratory and clinical genetics roles. DOL disclosure data shows which hospital systems and reference labs have filed PERM cases for comparable positions, which is a strong signal that the employer has the internal infrastructure and legal resources to sponsor your green card.
What role does the PERM prevailing wage play in a cytogenetic technologist's green card process?
Before filing PERM, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL that sets the minimum salary for your role in that geographic area. The offered wage must meet or exceed this amount throughout the sponsorship process. You can check wage levels by occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. This wage determination is locked into the PERM application and cannot be revised without restarting.
Can I switch jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers after PERM is filed but before your I-140 is approved restarts the entire process, including a new PERM recruitment period. Once your I-140 is approved and you've had an approved petition for at least 180 days, AC21 portability may allow you to move to a similar role without losing your priority date, provided the new position is in the same or a closely related occupational classification.