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Lab Associate roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a directly related field. Pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research employers file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B workers in this occupation regularly.
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As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Perform visual and analytical testing on incoming, in-process and finished goods, stability samples and product returns for compliance with established quality specifications, including pH, density measurement, spectrophotometry, gas chromatography.
- Perform environmental monitoring for RODI water system and Liquid Media manufacturing.
- Accurately document test results on QC reports, Stability Test reports, Offline Test Requests Validations and First Article Inspections as applicable.
- Analyze data to specifications and designate as accept/reject.
- Work with manufacturing, receiving and materials personnel to complete required QC testing, documentation in a timely manner.
- Perform out-of-specification investigations, troubleshooting, and other duties.
- Prepare standards and control materials. Maintain documentation of preparation.
- Ensure that equipment is cleaned and maintained according to work instructions.
- Maintain inventory to ensure QC lab reagents and supplies are ordered.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. kaizen).
- Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.
- Maintain 5S of Quality Labs and Stability Chamber area when used.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by Quality management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), or medical device Quality Assurance role. (Associate’s degree in quality, science, or engineering related field may be equivalent to 2 years’ experience), with a minimum of 3 years related laboratory experience.
- Experience with sampling techniques, inspection standards, or use of analytical laboratory equipment.
- Experience working in an FDA regulated environment (medical device or pharmaceutical industry).
- Demonstrated understanding in the use of calibrated equipment and ability to follow equipment maintenance repair procedures.
- Experience with SAP.
- Excellent math skills and the ability to utilize Excel for basic calculations and graphing.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently as well as write technically and summarize information into data reports using Microsoft Word.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to work independently and in team situations.
- Excellent observation skills with a bias for “corrective action” and improve work environment processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions regarding product quality or quality system compliance.
- Knowledge of basic validation, equipment calibration, equipment maintenance and changing requirements.
- Proven capability to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks on schedule.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
- Knowledge of statistical techniques used in data analysis programs such as Excel or Minitab.
- Ability to correctly interpret and apply standard sample plans (e.g. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts) and use designated standards and controls.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Up to 50% of the workday is spent standing.
- Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials in a safe manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Position requires occasional overtime as designated by Operations/Quality management. Overtime duties may be outside of direct area of responsibility.
- 100% on-site work. Schedule may need to flex based on business needs. Position may require nontraditional work weeks such as 5 / 8-hour days.
LOCATION
Location: Mebane, North Carolina
WORK SHIFT
US BD 1st Shift 8am-430pm (United States of America)
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
INTRODUCTION
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Perform visual and analytical testing on incoming, in-process and finished goods, stability samples and product returns for compliance with established quality specifications, including pH, density measurement, spectrophotometry, gas chromatography.
- Perform environmental monitoring for RODI water system and Liquid Media manufacturing.
- Accurately document test results on QC reports, Stability Test reports, Offline Test Requests Validations and First Article Inspections as applicable.
- Analyze data to specifications and designate as accept/reject.
- Work with manufacturing, receiving and materials personnel to complete required QC testing, documentation in a timely manner.
- Perform out-of-specification investigations, troubleshooting, and other duties.
- Prepare standards and control materials. Maintain documentation of preparation.
- Ensure that equipment is cleaned and maintained according to work instructions.
- Maintain inventory to ensure QC lab reagents and supplies are ordered.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. kaizen).
- Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.
- Maintain 5S of Quality Labs and Stability Chamber area when used.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by Quality management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), or medical device Quality Assurance role. (Associate’s degree in quality, science, or engineering related field may be equivalent to 2 years’ experience), with a minimum of 3 years related laboratory experience.
- Experience with sampling techniques, inspection standards, or use of analytical laboratory equipment.
- Experience working in an FDA regulated environment (medical device or pharmaceutical industry).
- Demonstrated understanding in the use of calibrated equipment and ability to follow equipment maintenance repair procedures.
- Experience with SAP.
- Excellent math skills and the ability to utilize Excel for basic calculations and graphing.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently as well as write technically and summarize information into data reports using Microsoft Word.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to work independently and in team situations.
- Excellent observation skills with a bias for “corrective action” and improve work environment processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions regarding product quality or quality system compliance.
- Knowledge of basic validation, equipment calibration, equipment maintenance and changing requirements.
- Proven capability to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks on schedule.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
- Knowledge of statistical techniques used in data analysis programs such as Excel or Minitab.
- Ability to correctly interpret and apply standard sample plans (e.g. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts) and use designated standards and controls.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Up to 50% of the workday is spent standing.
- Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials in a safe manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Position requires occasional overtime as designated by Operations/Quality management. Overtime duties may be outside of direct area of responsibility.
- 100% on-site work. Schedule may need to flex based on business needs. Position may require nontraditional work weeks such as 5 / 8-hour days.
LOCATION
Location: Mebane, North Carolina
WORK SHIFT
US BD 1st Shift 8am-430pm (United States of America)
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Lab Associate
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with lab associate duties. A biochemistry or life sciences degree supports most petitions, but a general science degree without relevant coursework can trigger an RFE. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Lab Associate openings by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation, so you're applying where H-1B sponsorship is already established practice rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
Not every lab associate posting qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ask the hiring manager whether the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Postings listing a degree as preferred, not required, weaken the H-1B petition.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I and Level II wages for lab associate roles in your target city before you discuss compensation.
Start the LCA process early after your offer
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs that certification before filing I-129 with USCIS. Factor this into your start date negotiation so there's enough runway between your offer acceptance and your intended first day.
Document lab-specific skills tied to your degree
Build a credential file that links your coursework and lab techniques directly to the job duties. Employers filing H-1B petitions for lab roles often face RFEs asking for evidence that the position requires degree-specific knowledge, not just general scientific aptitude.
H-1B Visa Lab Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lab Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field as a minimum entry requirement, it generally qualifies. Roles where any science background is acceptable, or where the degree is listed as preferred rather than required, are more likely to face USCIS scrutiny during adjudication.
Which industries hire Lab Associates on H-1B sponsorship most consistently?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, biotechnology firms, hospital systems with clinical laboratories, and university research departments are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for lab associate roles. These employers have established immigration processes and file LCAs for this occupation on a recurring basis. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate by filtering for Lab Associate openings with LCA filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one lab to a different department within the same employer?
A lateral move within the same employer doesn't automatically require a new H-1B petition, but a material change in job duties, location, or wage level does. If your new department involves substantially different work from what USCIS approved, your employer needs to file an amended I-129. A new city or worksite also typically requires a new LCA before the transfer.
Can I negotiate my start date around the H-1B cap and lottery timeline?
If you're subject to the H-1B cap, your earliest possible start date is October 1 of the fiscal year for which you were selected. Registration opens in March and USCIS runs the lottery shortly after. Employers can file petitions starting April 1, and you can't begin work until October 1, so most cap-subject lab associate hires negotiate start dates that account for this six-month gap.
Does my employer need to be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor my H-1B?
E-Verify enrollment isn't a general requirement for H-1B sponsorship, but it is mandatory if your employer wants to hire you on STEM OPT before sponsoring the H-1B, and it's required for federal contractors. Many pharmaceutical and research employers are enrolled voluntarily. You can ask your HR contact whether the company is an E-Verify participant before accepting an offer.