Green Card Research Laboratory Technician Jobs
Research Laboratory Technician jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files the I-140 petition. Nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs. This page lists U.S. employers actively sponsoring permanent residence for lab technician roles.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Research Technician II provides technical and operational support for research activities in the Creighton University Department of Physical Therapy. Responsibilities will include project management (e.g., supporting recruitment, participant scheduling, oversight of student workers, and communication), assisting with on-site data collection (Phoenix, AZ), data processing and analysis, and assisting with dissemination activities (e.g., abstracts, posters, manuscripts). This position will be focused on a grant utilizing ultrasound imaging, strength testing, and biomechanics to more closely investigate neuromuscular changes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The research technician will also assist with other ongoing activities in the lab. This part-time, on-campus position is generally Monday-Friday.
This is a grant funded position beginning July 1, 2026 for ~2 years, with annual renewals depending on performance and funding. Once the grant funding has been exhausted, the position will end.
Essential Functions
At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to cultivating belonging and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
- 40% - Research project management, specifically scheduling participants and managing data
- 30% - Data collection, including assisting in ultrasound imaging, strength, and biomechanical data collections
- 30% - Data processing and analysis
Education & Experience
Completed bachelor’s degree required; preferred previous experience in human subjects research.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook
- Organization
- Time management
- Oral and written communication
- Integrity with management of research data
- Strong teamwork
- Intellectual independence and self-motivation
- Interpersonal skills with variety of individuals, including students, adults, individuals with disability, adult caregivers, and collaborating investigators
About us
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Research Technician II provides technical and operational support for research activities in the Creighton University Department of Physical Therapy. Responsibilities will include project management (e.g., supporting recruitment, participant scheduling, oversight of student workers, and communication), assisting with on-site data collection (Phoenix, AZ), data processing and analysis, and assisting with dissemination activities (e.g., abstracts, posters, manuscripts). This position will be focused on a grant utilizing ultrasound imaging, strength testing, and biomechanics to more closely investigate neuromuscular changes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The research technician will also assist with other ongoing activities in the lab. This part-time, on-campus position is generally Monday-Friday.
This is a grant funded position beginning July 1, 2026 for ~2 years, with annual renewals depending on performance and funding. Once the grant funding has been exhausted, the position will end.
Essential Functions
At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to cultivating belonging and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
- 40% - Research project management, specifically scheduling participants and managing data
- 30% - Data collection, including assisting in ultrasound imaging, strength, and biomechanical data collections
- 30% - Data processing and analysis
Education & Experience
Completed bachelor’s degree required; preferred previous experience in human subjects research.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook
- Organization
- Time management
- Oral and written communication
- Integrity with management of research data
- Strong teamwork
- Intellectual independence and self-motivation
- Interpersonal skills with variety of individuals, including students, adults, individuals with disability, adult caregivers, and collaborating investigators
About us
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Laboratory Technician
Document your lab experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your exact role. Compile detailed records of your specialized techniques, instruments operated, and certifications held so your job description accurately reflects duties that distinguish you from generalist applicants.
Verify your SOC code before applying
Research Laboratory Technician roles map to multiple SOC codes that carry different prevailing wage levels. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specialty, then confirm the wage tier with your prospective employer before they file the prevailing wage determination with DOL.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for laboratory technician roles. Targeting employers who have completed PERM before saves months compared to convincing a first-time sponsor to start the process from scratch.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires employers to run a 30-to-60-day recruitment test before filing. When you get an offer, ask how recently they ran that test for your role. If recruitment is fresh, your PERM application can move faster through DOL's review process.
Align your degree documentation with EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals; EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree holders and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Have your foreign credentials evaluated by a NACES-member service so USCIS can confirm your qualifications match the category your employer intends to file under.
Track your priority date separately from your I-140
Your priority date is established when PERM is filed with DOL, not when USCIS approves the I-140. If you change employers after I-140 approval, your attorney can request the original priority date be retained on the new employer's petition, which protects your place in the queue.
Green Card Research Laboratory Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Research Laboratory Technician role?
Most Research Laboratory Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of training or experience. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a lab-related field, your employer may instead file under EB-2, which sometimes carries a shorter priority-date backlog depending on your country of birth.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Research Laboratory Technician roles, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, running a formal recruitment test and obtaining a prevailing wage determination, before filing an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B visa is a time-limited nonimmigrant status with a lottery; EB-2 and EB-3 green cards have no lottery but do have per-country numerical limits and priority-date backlogs.
How do I find employers who have sponsored green cards for laboratory technician jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified green card sponsorship history for research and laboratory roles. Focusing on organizations that have completed PERM before, such as research universities, pharmaceutical companies, and government contractors, is more efficient than approaching employers with no prior sponsorship experience.
What does the PERM process involve for a lab technician position?
Your employer files a prevailing wage request with DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool, then runs a 30-to-60-day domestic recruitment campaign, including job postings and documented outreach. If no qualified U.S. workers apply, the employer submits the PERM application to DOL. Approval allows them to file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf. The process typically involves several months of active steps before the I-140 stage.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, under certain conditions. If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the process. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was already approved, your attorney can request that your priority date carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your position in the queue.