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Toxicologist roles in government labs, pharmaceutical companies, and environmental consultancies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document the role's degree requirements and prevailing wage obligations before filing an I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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The UHealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Toxicologist 1.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Toxicologist 1 analyzes clinical case samples routinely. The incumbent operates within the toxicology laboratory and tests routine and complex samples using GC-MS and LC–MS/MS and other mass spectrometry instrumentation using SPE and LLE sample preparation techniques. The Clinical Toxicologist 1 reviews the patient sample and all QC results.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs tests on routine and complex samples using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HS-GC-FID, and GC-MS/MS instrumentation and SPE and LLE sample preparation techniques.
- Reviews patient sample results and all QC results.
- Analyzes patient samples to detect and quantify drugs, narcotics, poisons, or other controlled substances using instrumental chemical techniques, including (but not limited to) gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
- Utilizes software platforms such as ChemStation® and MassHunter® to operate instruments, and Sunquest, UChart, and Microsoft Office.
- Performs routine maintenance on instrumentation and equipment.
- Assists with laboratory quality assurance and quality control functions, including QC tracking and routine laboratory duties.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate’s degree in a relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel License – Clinical Chemistry specialty
Experience:
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- This is an entry-level position. The Clinical Toxicologist I performs analytical testing under the direction and supervision of senior toxicology staff or laboratory leadership.
- Performs routine testing of clinical samples using established standard operating procedures (SOPs), including sample preparation techniques such as dilute-and-shoot, solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE).
- Operates analytical instrumentation (e.g., LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS) following training and demonstrated competency. Assists with instrument setup, calibration, and routine operation.
- Performs routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment under guidance.
- Performs preliminary review of analytical data and quality control (QC) results to ensure completeness and adherence to established acceptance criteria; escalates discrepancies to supervisory personnel.
- Assists in the preparation of reagents, calibrators, and quality control materials in accordance with laboratory procedures.
- Supports laboratory quality assurance and quality control activities, including documentation, QC tracking, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Accurately documents all analytical activities and maintains data integrity and proper recordkeeping practices.
- Assists with sample accessioning and handling, including labeling, logging, and storage of clinical specimens, as needed.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Communicates effectively with laboratory staff regarding workflow, results, and any analytical issues.
- Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop proficiency in toxicological analysis, instrumentation, and laboratory operations.
- All duties are performed in accordance with CLIA and the University of Miami laboratory policies.
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s degree or higher in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel License – Clinical Chemistry specialty
Experience:
Pipetting skills are desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The UHealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Toxicologist 1.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Toxicologist 1 analyzes clinical case samples routinely. The incumbent operates within the toxicology laboratory and tests routine and complex samples using GC-MS and LC–MS/MS and other mass spectrometry instrumentation using SPE and LLE sample preparation techniques. The Clinical Toxicologist 1 reviews the patient sample and all QC results.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs tests on routine and complex samples using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HS-GC-FID, and GC-MS/MS instrumentation and SPE and LLE sample preparation techniques.
- Reviews patient sample results and all QC results.
- Analyzes patient samples to detect and quantify drugs, narcotics, poisons, or other controlled substances using instrumental chemical techniques, including (but not limited to) gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
- Utilizes software platforms such as ChemStation® and MassHunter® to operate instruments, and Sunquest, UChart, and Microsoft Office.
- Performs routine maintenance on instrumentation and equipment.
- Assists with laboratory quality assurance and quality control functions, including QC tracking and routine laboratory duties.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate’s degree in a relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel License – Clinical Chemistry specialty
Experience:
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- This is an entry-level position. The Clinical Toxicologist I performs analytical testing under the direction and supervision of senior toxicology staff or laboratory leadership.
- Performs routine testing of clinical samples using established standard operating procedures (SOPs), including sample preparation techniques such as dilute-and-shoot, solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE).
- Operates analytical instrumentation (e.g., LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS) following training and demonstrated competency. Assists with instrument setup, calibration, and routine operation.
- Performs routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment under guidance.
- Performs preliminary review of analytical data and quality control (QC) results to ensure completeness and adherence to established acceptance criteria; escalates discrepancies to supervisory personnel.
- Assists in the preparation of reagents, calibrators, and quality control materials in accordance with laboratory procedures.
- Supports laboratory quality assurance and quality control activities, including documentation, QC tracking, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Accurately documents all analytical activities and maintains data integrity and proper recordkeeping practices.
- Assists with sample accessioning and handling, including labeling, logging, and storage of clinical specimens, as needed.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Communicates effectively with laboratory staff regarding workflow, results, and any analytical issues.
- Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop proficiency in toxicological analysis, instrumentation, and laboratory operations.
- All duties are performed in accordance with CLIA and the University of Miami laboratory policies.
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s degree or higher in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel License – Clinical Chemistry specialty
Experience:
Pipetting skills are desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Toxicologist
Document your toxicology credentials before applying
PERM requires your degree to align precisely with the role's stated requirements. A master's or Ph.D. in toxicology, pharmacology, or a closely related life science strengthens both EB-2 eligibility and the employer's labor certification filing.
Target employers with established PERM filing histories
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and federal agencies like the EPA and FDA routinely sponsor toxicologists. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code 19-1021 to identify employers who have filed recently for this occupation.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring toxicologist roles
Filtering by green card sponsorship history saves you from applying to employers who have never filed a PERM petition. Migrate Mate surfaces toxicologist postings tied to employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels for toxicologist roles in your target metro area before salary discussions begin.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your employer early
Roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience may qualify for EB-2, shortening wait times for many nationalities. Confirm which category the employer intends to file under before the PERM advertisement process starts.
Understand that PERM recruitment rules affect your offer timing
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period, including job postings and internal notices, before filing PERM. This process typically takes several months, so factor that window into your start-date and visa-status planning.
Green Card Toxicologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do toxicologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Toxicologist positions most commonly qualify for EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or equivalent, or EB-3 when the role calls for a bachelor's degree in a relevant science. Because most toxicology jobs at pharmaceutical companies, contract labs, and regulatory agencies specify advanced degree requirements, EB-2 is the more frequent classification, though EB-3 remains available for roles where a bachelor's suffices.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a toxicologist?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and a competitive annual lottery at the 85,000-cap level. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 tier for most countries and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically takes one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to an H-1B that can activate within months.
What documentation should I prepare to support a toxicologist PERM filing?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your degree in toxicology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a closely related field, along with any professional certifications such as DABT (Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology). Foreign transcripts often require a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency to a U.S. degree. Your employer's PERM attorney will also need a detailed description of your duties aligned to the position's listed requirements.
Which industries most actively sponsor toxicologists for green cards?
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, chemical manufacturers, and federal regulatory agencies consistently file PERM petitions for toxicologists. Environmental consulting firms that conduct risk assessments for EPA compliance also sponsor regularly. Searching DOL PERM disclosure data by the relevant SOC code lets you identify specific employers who have filed for this occupation in your target location.
How can I find toxicologist jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't state green card sponsorship intent upfront, so cross-referencing employer PERM filing history is the practical approach. Migrate Mate filters toxicologist job listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness to go through the PERM process rather than hoping to persuade an employer during negotiations.