H-1B Visa Geneticist Jobs
Geneticist roles qualify as H-1B 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 sponsors for this occupation.
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Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Department:
Genetics
Schedule:
Part time
Hours:
10
Job Details:
Dayton Children’s Hospital, a freestanding, independent, Level I trauma center children’s hospital in Dayton, Ohio, is recruiting for a pediatric medical geneticist to join our expanding team of 2 geneticists, a nurse practitioner, 5 experienced genetics counselors, and numerous support staff. This is an employed position and includes a very competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Department Specific Job Details:
Dayton Children's medical genetics department is one of the eight regional genetics centers supported by grants from the Ohio Department of Health and our genetics laboratories are CAP (College of American Pathologists) accredited.
Candidates must have completed an accredited medical genetics fellowship program, hold board certification/board eligibility in clinical genetics and have, or be able to obtain, a medical license in Ohio. MD or DO candidates will be considered. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and desire a long-term commitment offering stability with the practice. An interest in metabolic disorders/newborn screening abnormality is desirable.
Dayton Children’s serves a pediatric population from a 20-county region of central and southwestern Ohio and eastern Indiana. Dayton Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in three specialties: NICU, orthopedics, and mental health.
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine department of pediatrics and its residency program are based at Dayton Children’s. Our physicians hold faculty appointments at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Residents in adult neurology, pediatrics, medicine/pediatrics, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and surgery train at Dayton Children’s.
Dayton metro is the fourth largest in Ohio and is noted for its association with aviation due to the Wright brothers’ invention of flight. The city is home to the National Museum of the United State Air Force, some of the best private and public schools in the state, a vibrant arts and entertainment community and a beautiful system of parks, trails and river corridors and affordable cost of living.
Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus based on commitment
- Annual incentive bonus potential
- CME: 5 days and $5,500 annually
- PTO: 33 PTO and 5 CME rolled into one bank - increases with length of service
- Flexible schedules supporting exceptional work–life balance, and availability to do some work remotely
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mega Backdoor Roth option
- Deferred compensation plan
Facility:
Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Department:
Genetics
Schedule:
Part time
Hours:
10
Job Details:
Dayton Children’s Hospital, a freestanding, independent, Level I trauma center children’s hospital in Dayton, Ohio, is recruiting for a pediatric medical geneticist to join our expanding team of 2 geneticists, a nurse practitioner, 5 experienced genetics counselors, and numerous support staff. This is an employed position and includes a very competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Department Specific Job Details:
Dayton Children's medical genetics department is one of the eight regional genetics centers supported by grants from the Ohio Department of Health and our genetics laboratories are CAP (College of American Pathologists) accredited.
Candidates must have completed an accredited medical genetics fellowship program, hold board certification/board eligibility in clinical genetics and have, or be able to obtain, a medical license in Ohio. MD or DO candidates will be considered. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and desire a long-term commitment offering stability with the practice. An interest in metabolic disorders/newborn screening abnormality is desirable.
Dayton Children’s serves a pediatric population from a 20-county region of central and southwestern Ohio and eastern Indiana. Dayton Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in three specialties: NICU, orthopedics, and mental health.
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine department of pediatrics and its residency program are based at Dayton Children’s. Our physicians hold faculty appointments at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Residents in adult neurology, pediatrics, medicine/pediatrics, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and surgery train at Dayton Children’s.
Dayton metro is the fourth largest in Ohio and is noted for its association with aviation due to the Wright brothers’ invention of flight. The city is home to the National Museum of the United State Air Force, some of the best private and public schools in the state, a vibrant arts and entertainment community and a beautiful system of parks, trails and river corridors and affordable cost of living.
Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus based on commitment
- Annual incentive bonus potential
- CME: 5 days and $5,500 annually
- PTO: 33 PTO and 5 CME rolled into one bank - increases with length of service
- Flexible schedules supporting exceptional work–life balance, and availability to do some work remotely
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mega Backdoor Roth option
- Deferred compensation plan
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Geneticist
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.
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Find Geneticist JobsGeneticist H-1B Visa: 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.
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