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Laboratory Scientist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs when planning their timeline toward lawful permanent residency.
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Oversee the operations and the personnel performing testing in a specific laboratory section or during designated shift(s). Function as a technical resource for and provide guidance to other technical personnel within an area of specialization or during designated shift(s). Routinely performs the functions of a Medical Technologist.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates understanding of Brown University Health’s and hospital’s mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan. Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviews department policies and procedures
- Reviews hospital policies and procedures
- Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards
Completes mandatory education:
- Hospital-wide
- Department-specific
- Job-specific
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Applies an advanced level of knowledge and/or experience in a specific laboratory section or as an advanced generalist during designated shifts in order to provide technical oversight and conduct and interpret routine, specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Functions as a technical resource for other technical personnel. Provides guidance and direction in resolving difficult technical issues:
- Sets up complex testing procedures
- Troubleshoots equipment and instrumentation malfunctions
- Defines testing parameters
Oversees and participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory employees. Provides for the clinical instruction of students when applicable.
Assists manager with leadership functions as directed:
- Employment Interviews and Selection
- Employee Scheduling
- Provides input for employee performance evaluations
- Communication of relevant changes to policies and procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Corrective Action
- Time and Attendance Records
Participates in the review, analysis, development, and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
Participates in the performance and review of quality control and maintenance records, providing recommendations as needed.
Performs complex clinical laboratory tests which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results.
- Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
- Prepares variations of same for special tests
- Reviews test results for accuracy
- Records and prepares test reports
- Enters/relays test results
- Discusses findings with physicians or other practitioners when necessary
Monitors equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, instruments, and work areas.
Provides all other essential functions of a Medical Technologist with consideration of age-specific needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Baccalaureate degree in biologic sciences with appropriate clinical experience
- National certification (or eligible) in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent
- Master’s Degree in area of specialization desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience
- Five years’ experience as Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting demonstrating successful performance of complex laboratory procedures in specialized area of assignment or across multiple sections of the laboratory
- Demonstrated leadership skills
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk 1-3 hours per day, with infrequent twisting and bending and lift 10-35 lbs with good body mechanics.
Must be able to use either hand/wrist and perform work with slight deviation, and frequent fine motor skills.
Accurate near vision at 20/40, minimal far vision, and moderate depth perception. Discriminate among red-green and blue-violet.
Pay Range
$32.56-$53.71
Location
Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Work Type
6:45am-3:15pm with weekend and Holiday rotation
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
Oversee the operations and the personnel performing testing in a specific laboratory section or during designated shift(s). Function as a technical resource for and provide guidance to other technical personnel within an area of specialization or during designated shift(s). Routinely performs the functions of a Medical Technologist.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates understanding of Brown University Health’s and hospital’s mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan. Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviews department policies and procedures
- Reviews hospital policies and procedures
- Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards
Completes mandatory education:
- Hospital-wide
- Department-specific
- Job-specific
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Applies an advanced level of knowledge and/or experience in a specific laboratory section or as an advanced generalist during designated shifts in order to provide technical oversight and conduct and interpret routine, specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Functions as a technical resource for other technical personnel. Provides guidance and direction in resolving difficult technical issues:
- Sets up complex testing procedures
- Troubleshoots equipment and instrumentation malfunctions
- Defines testing parameters
Oversees and participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory employees. Provides for the clinical instruction of students when applicable.
Assists manager with leadership functions as directed:
- Employment Interviews and Selection
- Employee Scheduling
- Provides input for employee performance evaluations
- Communication of relevant changes to policies and procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Corrective Action
- Time and Attendance Records
Participates in the review, analysis, development, and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
Participates in the performance and review of quality control and maintenance records, providing recommendations as needed.
Performs complex clinical laboratory tests which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results.
- Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
- Prepares variations of same for special tests
- Reviews test results for accuracy
- Records and prepares test reports
- Enters/relays test results
- Discusses findings with physicians or other practitioners when necessary
Monitors equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, instruments, and work areas.
Provides all other essential functions of a Medical Technologist with consideration of age-specific needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Baccalaureate degree in biologic sciences with appropriate clinical experience
- National certification (or eligible) in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent
- Master’s Degree in area of specialization desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience
- Five years’ experience as Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting demonstrating successful performance of complex laboratory procedures in specialized area of assignment or across multiple sections of the laboratory
- Demonstrated leadership skills
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk 1-3 hours per day, with infrequent twisting and bending and lift 10-35 lbs with good body mechanics.
Must be able to use either hand/wrist and perform work with slight deviation, and frequent fine motor skills.
Accurate near vision at 20/40, minimal far vision, and moderate depth perception. Discriminate among red-green and blue-violet.
Pay Range
$32.56-$53.71
Location
Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Work Type
6:45am-3:15pm with weekend and Holiday rotation
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Laboratory Scientist
Align your credentials to EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive laboratory experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled-worker experience. Confirm your category before targeting employers, since PERM documentation requirements differ.
Target labs with active PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers who have sponsored Laboratory Scientist roles through employment-based green card filings, letting you focus your applications on organizations already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing-wage process.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific laboratory specialty and metropolitan area so your salary negotiation stays above the threshold that PERM certification demands.
Prepare documentation of specialized techniques
PERM recruitment must show no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. Document proficiency in techniques like flow cytometry, PCR assay development, or mass spectrometry so the job description in the PERM filing accurately reflects your specialized duties and narrows the applicant pool.
Understand the recruitment test timeline
USCIS expects PERM labor certification from DOL before it will accept an I-140 petition. DOL requires the employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period, typically 60 to 90 days, before filing. Plan your start date with that window in mind when accepting an offer.
Preserve your priority date if you change jobs
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 in a same or similar occupation. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows a job change without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Laboratory Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
How does EB-2 versus EB-3 sponsorship affect Laboratory Scientist applicants?
EB-2 applies if your role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials in a scientific field, such as a bachelor's plus five years of progressive lab experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled-worker experience. Your employer's PERM filing must match the actual minimum requirements of the position, so the category is determined by the job, not just your personal qualifications.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for laboratory roles?
H-1B visa grants temporary nonimmigrant status, subject to cap and renewal limits. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency through PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 can be filed or approved.
Where can I find employers who sponsor Laboratory Scientist green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you identify labs, research institutions, hospitals, and biotech firms that have already navigated the PERM process for laboratory roles, so you're not starting a conversation with an employer who has never sponsored before.
What happens to my green card case if I change laboratory employers mid-process?
If your I-140 has been approved, your priority date is generally portable to a new employer's I-140 petition in a same or similar occupation. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to change to a substantially similar laboratory or scientific role without restarting the entire process. Confirm the new position's SOC code aligns with your original filing before accepting an offer.
What does the PERM recruitment test involve for laboratory positions?
The employer must conduct a mandatory recruitment campaign, typically lasting 60 to 90 days, advertising the laboratory role through DOL-specified channels and documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. The job description used in PERM advertising must reflect the actual duties and minimum requirements of the position, which is why specificity in your offer letter, covering techniques and certifications required, matters for the integrity of the filing.