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Medical Laboratory Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and strong candidates with a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers file PERM first, then I-140, then adjustment of status, converting a job offer into permanent U.S. residency.
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Henry Ford Jackson offers a dynamic work environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, providing opportunities to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. MLS professionals play a key role in high-volume testing, with 80% of work coming from outreach and the remaining from inpatient care, including cases from a robust cancer center. Beyond benchwork, employees can engage in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration with healthcare teams, this location offers excellent career development in a supportive and safe community, centrally located near major Michigan hubs.
General Summary:
Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures, on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform duties described here, and, in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties as actual duties will pertain to the specific assignment.
- Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including:
a) Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.
b) Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states.
c) Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. - Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems. Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision.
- Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including, proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees, and successfully completes regular competency assessments. Maintains the laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org); or possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB; or has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications.
- Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
- Department: Core Laboratory
- Shift: Evening Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Henry Ford Jackson offers a dynamic work environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, providing opportunities to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. MLS professionals play a key role in high-volume testing, with 80% of work coming from outreach and the remaining from inpatient care, including cases from a robust cancer center. Beyond benchwork, employees can engage in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration with healthcare teams, this location offers excellent career development in a supportive and safe community, centrally located near major Michigan hubs.
General Summary:
Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures, on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform duties described here, and, in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties as actual duties will pertain to the specific assignment.
- Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including:
a) Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.
b) Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states.
c) Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. - Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems. Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision.
- Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including, proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees, and successfully completes regular competency assessments. Maintains the laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org); or possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB; or has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications.
- Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
- Department: Core Laboratory
- Shift: Evening Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Medical Laboratory Technician
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign clinical laboratory degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM can proceed. Use a NACES-member credential evaluation service so your employer's immigration counsel has what they need from day one.
Target hospital systems with active PERM histories
Large hospital networks and reference labs file PERM regularly for MLT roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 29-2012 to identify which employers have sponsored this exact position in your target state.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by the Medical Laboratory Technician role on Migrate Mate to see employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to openings where PERM is already part of the hiring process.
Confirm AMT or ASCP certification strengthens your PERM case
Holding an AMT or ASCP Board of Certification credential signals to USCIS that your qualifications meet U.S. standards. Employers advertising these certifications as job requirements help define the PERM position in your favor.
Understand that PERM wage levels affect your job offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level. Check the OFLC Wage Search for MLT wages at Level I through Level IV before negotiating your offer letter.
Plan for priority date backlogs before accepting an offer
EB-3 applicants born in India or China face multi-year priority date backlogs. Confirm your country of birth with an immigration attorney before your employer files I-140, since wait times directly affect when you can adjust status.
Green Card Medical Laboratory Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Laboratory Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most MLT positions are sponsored at the EB-3 level because they typically require a two- or four-year degree rather than an advanced degree. Candidates with a master's degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent specialized credentials may qualify at the EB-2 level. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct category based on the actual job requirements.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa, and EB-3 has no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before I-140 filing even begins. H-1B visa grants faster authorization but requires lottery selection and renewal every three years, while a green card removes those constraints permanently.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather official academic transcripts, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization, and copies of any AMT or ASCP certifications. If your degree was awarded outside the U.S., your employer's attorney will need the equivalency determination to define the PERM job requirements accurately and avoid a recruitment audit by DOL.
How do I find Medical Laboratory Technician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for MLT roles where employers have a documented history of PERM sponsorship. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't sponsor. Focusing on hospital systems and national reference laboratories increases your odds, since they file PERM petitions regularly.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm working on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM is employer-initiated and runs independently of your current work authorization status. Employers routinely file PERM for employees already working on H-1B or OPT, since the process is about securing permanent sponsorship rather than immediate work authorization. Starting PERM early protects your priority date and gives you more flexibility if your temporary status needs to be extended.