H-1B Visa Histotechnologist Jobs
Histotechnologist jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of clinical laboratory science and pathology support, two fields where degree-level training is a genuine employer requirement. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, locking in a prevailing wage and a three-year initial status period.
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Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pay range: $30.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
- Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
- Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
- Ensure proper tissue processing.
- Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
- Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
- Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
- Perform all special stain procedures.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
- May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
- May perform IHC testing.
- Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Job Requirements
- AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience
- 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician
- Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
Histotechnologist I
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pay range: $30.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
- Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
- Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
- Ensure proper tissue processing.
- Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
- Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
- Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
- Perform all special stain procedures.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
- May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
- May perform IHC testing.
- Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Job Requirements
- AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience
- 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician
- Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Histotechnologist
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your histotechnology training came from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before applying. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency in lab science petitions, and a certified evaluation preempts a Request for Evidence.
Target labs with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filings for histotechnologist or clinical laboratory roles. This tells you which hospitals, pathology groups, and reference labs have already navigated the DOL certification process for this occupation.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level on the LCA, so knowing wage levels by experience tier prevents offer surprises late in the process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you rotate between a hospital's main campus and an off-site pathology lab, each location requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your prospective employer during the offer stage, not after the I-129 is already filed.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
The O*NET profile for histotechnologists specifies degree-level tasks like tissue processing, staining protocol development, and quality control analysis. Ask your employer to mirror this language in the job description to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements.
Account for cap timing when planning your start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so align your offer acceptance and start date plans with your immigration attorney early. Cap-subject petitions have an October 1 earliest start date, which affects how hospitals budget headcount and when pathology departments post roles.
H-1B Visa Histotechnologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a histotechnologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, histotechnologist positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation. The role requires a bachelor's degree in histotechnology, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related biological science field. USCIS evaluates the specific job description, so employers should document that the position requires degree-level knowledge of tissue processing, staining techniques, and laboratory quality systems, not just technical training.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for histotechnologists?
Academic medical centers, large hospital networks, independent pathology groups, and national reference laboratories are the most active H-1B sponsors for histotechnologist roles. These employers have established immigration programs and HR teams experienced with LCA filings. You can browse employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for clinical laboratory roles on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a histotechnologist position?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available to reach a six-year maximum. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific age thresholds. Your employer's immigration counsel should begin green card planning before the six-year cap approaches.
Does my employer need to file a separate LCA for each hospital location where I work?
Yes. Each worksite where you perform histotechnology duties requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves processing specimens at a main campus and an affiliated outpatient pathology lab, your employer must obtain separate DOL certifications for each address before you work at that location. Confirm this with your employer before signing an offer.
Does ASCP certification affect my H-1B eligibility as a histotechnologist?
ASCP HT or HTL certification strengthens your petition by demonstrating that you meet the professional standards associated with degree-level practice in histotechnology. USCIS does not mandate a specific certification, but employers often include it in the job requirements, which reinforces the specialty occupation argument. If your certification came from outside the U.S., include the original credential documentation with your petition.