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Geneticist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in genetics, molecular biology, or a directly related field. Universities, biotech firms, agricultural research companies, and hospital systems are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors for this occupation.
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The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program), Post-baccalaureate Master’s program (1-year), and a Physician Assistant Master's Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school's mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, supremely competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York's medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect our student body.
The CUNY SoM has five departments: Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) was formed through the merger of several basic science departments and represents one of the four departments in the school (Community Health and Social Medicine, Medical Education, and Clinical Medicine). All departments play a critical role in our mission-driven BS/MD program, post-bac program and Physician Assistant program through the teaching of the basic science curriculum and by conducting extramurally funded research. The research agenda of the current members of the departments are centered on neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, cardiovascular disease, oncology, social determinants of health, and community health. The selected candidate will be placed in the most appropriate department based upon their credentials and experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chair of either the MCBS, Medical Education, CHASM or Clinical Medicine department, the Geneticist will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Teach medical genetics within pre-clerkship and clinical courses for medical and PA students
- Serve as a content expert contributing to integrated, systems-based curricula
- Develop, implement, and evaluate genetics components of the curriculum, including laboratory and technology-enhanced learning (simulation, digital platforms)
- Lead student-centered learning sessions across lecture, small group, and laboratory formats
- Participate in assessment activities, including curriculum evaluation
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to align instruction with institutional educational program objectives (EPOs), foundational competencies, and course-level learning outcomes
- Mentor and advise students on academic success and scholarly development
- Serve on institutional committees, including the curriculum committee and admissions
- Engage in scholarly activity
- Uphold an inclusive, equitable learning environment consistent with CUNY SOM’s mission
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) in genetics or a related health sciences field.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student-centered learning in classroom, laboratory, or related instructional settings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Postdoctoral or fellowship training or equivalent advanced research experience in genetics or related biomedical or clinical sciences
- Experience teaching medical genetics in a medical, PA, or other health professions program
- Familiarity with clinically integrated medical genetics within organ-system-based curricula
- Experience collaborating across pre-clerkship and clerkship phases of MD training
- Proficiency with active learning methodologies, including PBL, CBL, and TBL
- Background in curriculum development, course administration, and assessment design
- Experience with educational technologies such as virtual genetics platforms or other digital learning tools
- Experience teaching clinically relevant diagnostic and analytic methods (e.g., cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, sequencing, bioinformatics) in support of genetics instruction
- Experience with student coaching and feedback
- Evidence of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, educational research, or grant-supported work
- Work within underserved populations
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing educational, health, and healthcare disparities
COMPENSATION
Medical Faculty (Open Rank)
Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Assistant Professor (Basic Science): $80,982 – $128,748
- Medical Associate Professor (Basic Science): $100,052 – $149,375
- Medical Professor (Basic Science): $119,128 – $169,995
Non–Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Clinical Professor (Med Series): $79,127 – $227,755
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 1, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32386
Location: CUNY School of Medicine
INTRODUCTION
The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program), Post-baccalaureate Master’s program (1-year), and a Physician Assistant Master's Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school's mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, supremely competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York's medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect our student body.
The CUNY SoM has five departments: Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) was formed through the merger of several basic science departments and represents one of the four departments in the school (Community Health and Social Medicine, Medical Education, and Clinical Medicine). All departments play a critical role in our mission-driven BS/MD program, post-bac program and Physician Assistant program through the teaching of the basic science curriculum and by conducting extramurally funded research. The research agenda of the current members of the departments are centered on neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, cardiovascular disease, oncology, social determinants of health, and community health. The selected candidate will be placed in the most appropriate department based upon their credentials and experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chair of either the MCBS, Medical Education, CHASM or Clinical Medicine department, the Geneticist will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Teach medical genetics within pre-clerkship and clinical courses for medical and PA students
- Serve as a content expert contributing to integrated, systems-based curricula
- Develop, implement, and evaluate genetics components of the curriculum, including laboratory and technology-enhanced learning (simulation, digital platforms)
- Lead student-centered learning sessions across lecture, small group, and laboratory formats
- Participate in assessment activities, including curriculum evaluation
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to align instruction with institutional educational program objectives (EPOs), foundational competencies, and course-level learning outcomes
- Mentor and advise students on academic success and scholarly development
- Serve on institutional committees, including the curriculum committee and admissions
- Engage in scholarly activity
- Uphold an inclusive, equitable learning environment consistent with CUNY SOM’s mission
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) in genetics or a related health sciences field.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student-centered learning in classroom, laboratory, or related instructional settings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Postdoctoral or fellowship training or equivalent advanced research experience in genetics or related biomedical or clinical sciences
- Experience teaching medical genetics in a medical, PA, or other health professions program
- Familiarity with clinically integrated medical genetics within organ-system-based curricula
- Experience collaborating across pre-clerkship and clerkship phases of MD training
- Proficiency with active learning methodologies, including PBL, CBL, and TBL
- Background in curriculum development, course administration, and assessment design
- Experience with educational technologies such as virtual genetics platforms or other digital learning tools
- Experience teaching clinically relevant diagnostic and analytic methods (e.g., cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, sequencing, bioinformatics) in support of genetics instruction
- Experience with student coaching and feedback
- Evidence of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, educational research, or grant-supported work
- Work within underserved populations
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing educational, health, and healthcare disparities
COMPENSATION
Medical Faculty (Open Rank)
Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Assistant Professor (Basic Science): $80,982 – $128,748
- Medical Associate Professor (Basic Science): $100,052 – $149,375
- Medical Professor (Basic Science): $119,128 – $169,995
Non–Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Clinical Professor (Med Series): $79,127 – $227,755
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 1, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32386
Location: CUNY School of Medicine
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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree is in a field directly related to the specific geneticist position, not genetics broadly. A degree in biochemistry supporting a clinical genomics role carries more weight than a general biology credential.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Applying to these organizations lets you avoid the annual lottery entirely and file at any point in the year.
Look up prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV thresholds for geneticist roles before your offer conversation.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for genetics and life science roles on Migrate Mate. This shows which organizations have sponsored similar positions before, cutting your research time significantly.
Prepare a credential evaluation for foreign degrees
If your genetics degree is from outside the U.S., get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator before applying. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize foreign degree equivalencies closely for specialty occupation petitions.
Clarify H-1B transfer timing with your new employer
If you're switching from another H-1B employer, you can start work as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, not after approval. Confirm your new employer understands portability under AC21 before you give notice.
H-1B Visa Geneticist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a geneticist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Geneticist positions consistently meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the work requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and a bachelor's degree or higher in genetics, molecular biology, or a directly related field is a normal minimum requirement. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and degree requirement stated in the employer's petition, so the job description needs to reflect that connection clearly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for geneticists?
Universities and academic medical centers are among the most active sponsors because they're cap-exempt and can file year-round. Biotech and pharmaceutical companies, agricultural research firms, forensic labs, and hospital systems with genomics programs also sponsor regularly. Use Migrate Mate to browse geneticist roles filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history.
Can I use my OPT or STEM OPT while waiting for H-1B approval as a geneticist?
Yes. If you're on F-1 status and your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until USCIS acts on your petition. Geneticist roles at STEM-designated employers often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which gives you more runway before the H-1B lottery.
What SOC code applies to geneticist positions for LCA purposes?
Most geneticist roles fall under SOC 19-1029, Life Scientists, All Other, though some positions are classified under 19-1021, Biochemists and Biophysicists, depending on job duties. The employer selects the SOC code when filing the LCA with DOL, and that code determines the prevailing wage level. Check the O*NET occupation profile for geneticist to see which SOC code aligns with your specific duties before your employer files.
How does the H-1B lottery affect geneticists at for-profit employers?
For-profit biotech, pharma, and private research companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap, which means your petition enters the USCIS lottery each April for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, you can't work for that employer under H-1B that fiscal year. One way around this is to target cap-exempt employers, such as universities or affiliated nonprofit research institutes, where no lottery applies.