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Laboratory Technologist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring your employer to file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS. Clinical labs, hospital systems, and reference laboratories actively sponsor foreign-trained technologists, making this one of the more accessible routes to permanent residency in the healthcare sector.
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Primary Location: Liberty LA
Department: Liberty Lab
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32
FTE: 0.8
Employee Status: Regular
This position will be scheduled for four 10 hour (9pm - 7:30am) and two 12-hour shifts (7pm - 7:30am) per bi-weekly pay period. Holiday and weekend rotation required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Skills and Knowledge: Possess the appropriate skills necessary to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests. Show competency of skills. Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting from written guidelines. Perform and report Quality Control Procedures. Identify Q.C. failures. Prepare sample for analysis. Store and preserve specimen. Prepare reagents, assist with the monitoring supply inventories, receive and stock supplies. Perform registration and sample collection as required by location. Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care.
Departmental Support: Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in regularly scheduled cross trained rotation and demonstrate continued competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.
Customer Service: Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify, understand and meet customer needs and expectations. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
Professional Development: Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.
Quality and Accountability: Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate. Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contribute one's skills and abilities to meet those needs. Assume responsibility for one's own actions. Follow through tasks to completion. Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards. Document compliance as necessary. Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics. May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and/or efficient environment for employees, patients and/or families.
Under the general direction of the Section Supervisor and leadership staff, perform a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children and adolescents.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical Lab Tech I:
Associate's degree in related science meeting regulatory requirements to be Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel
0+ years of experience
Preferred: Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency
Clinical Lab Tech II:
Bachelor’s degree in related science and Clinical Laboratory recognized certification through national certifying agency, OR equivalent combination of education, experience and certification.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as a great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
INTRODUCTION
Primary Location: Liberty LA
Department: Liberty Lab
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32
FTE: 0.8
Employee Status: Regular
This position will be scheduled for four 10 hour (9pm - 7:30am) and two 12-hour shifts (7pm - 7:30am) per bi-weekly pay period. Holiday and weekend rotation required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Skills and Knowledge: Possess the appropriate skills necessary to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests. Show competency of skills. Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting from written guidelines. Perform and report Quality Control Procedures. Identify Q.C. failures. Prepare sample for analysis. Store and preserve specimen. Prepare reagents, assist with the monitoring supply inventories, receive and stock supplies. Perform registration and sample collection as required by location. Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care.
Departmental Support: Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in regularly scheduled cross trained rotation and demonstrate continued competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.
Customer Service: Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify, understand and meet customer needs and expectations. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
Professional Development: Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.
Quality and Accountability: Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate. Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contribute one's skills and abilities to meet those needs. Assume responsibility for one's own actions. Follow through tasks to completion. Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards. Document compliance as necessary. Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics. May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and/or efficient environment for employees, patients and/or families.
Under the general direction of the Section Supervisor and leadership staff, perform a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children and adolescents.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical Lab Tech I:
Associate's degree in related science meeting regulatory requirements to be Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel
0+ years of experience
Preferred: Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency
Clinical Lab Tech II:
Bachelor’s degree in related science and Clinical Laboratory recognized certification through national certifying agency, OR equivalent combination of education, experience and certification.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as a great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Laboratory Technologist
Verify your credential equivalency early
Foreign laboratory science degrees vary in how USCIS evaluates them against U.S. standards. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before applying, so your employer's immigration attorney can confirm whether you qualify under EB-2 or EB-3.
Target labs with active PERM filing history
Hospital-affiliated reference laboratories and large health system networks file PERM more regularly than independent clinics. Search employer records through Migrate Mate to identify which lab employers have sponsored Laboratory Technologist roles and are structured to do it again.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting, so you know whether the wage level supports a Level I or Level II PERM filing.
Get your ASCP or AMT certification documented
Many PERM job descriptions for Laboratory Technologist roles reference ASCP or AMT certification as a minimum requirement. Having your certification in hand before the recruitment phase prevents your employer's job ad from being written around qualifications you haven't yet met.
Understand the recruitment test timeline before accepting
DOL requires employers to run a 30-to-60-day active recruitment period before filing PERM. Confirm with your employer that they're prepared to begin that process promptly after your start date, since delays in the recruitment phase extend the entire green card timeline.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a substantially similar laboratory role without restarting the PERM process. Confirm the new role's SOC code matches before accepting any offer mid-process.
Green Card Laboratory Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Laboratory Technologist roles?
Most Laboratory Technologist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a related field or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree with five or more years of progressive laboratory experience, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead, which can offer a shorter priority date queue depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for laboratory roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a cap and an annual lottery; green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test, file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, steps that have no equivalent in the H-1B process. The green card path takes longer but results in permanent authorization rather than a renewable temporary status.
How do I find employers who sponsor Laboratory Technologist green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus on hospital systems, national reference laboratories, and large outpatient networks, since they have dedicated immigration infrastructure and sponsor laboratory staff more consistently than smaller independent practices or single-site clinics.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Laboratory Technologist candidates?
Before filing PERM with DOL, your employer must advertise the Laboratory Technologist position through specific channels, including print advertisements and job postings, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. The job description used in those ads defines the minimum requirements for your role, so it's important that your credentials meet exactly what is advertised before the recruitment period begins.
Can I change employers mid-process without losing my place in the green card queue?
Yes, under AC21 portability, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, you can move to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar occupation without restarting PERM. For Laboratory Technologist roles, the new position typically needs to share the same SOC code or a closely related one. Your approved priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition.