H-1B Visa Laboratory Jobs
Laboratory roles in research, clinical diagnostics, and quality control qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field. Employers across pharma, biotech, hospitals, and contract research organizations regularly sponsor H-1B visas for bench scientists, lab managers, and research associates.
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Processes blood specimens for testing. Enters collections of such specimens in lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Labels, processes and delivers specimens for testing.
- Maintains supplies and equipment.
- May assist with coordinating and conducting blood drives, including interviewing and screening donors.
- Answers telephone calls, performs computer print reports and provides test results, as applicable.
- Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system.
- Obtains proper patient identification based on credentials presented, and communicates exceptions.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
- Experience or training in a laboratory setting or medical office.
PREFERRED:
- Medical assistant experience or related courses.
- Diploma/certificate from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
- One year of experience in specimen collection (i.e. phlebotomy), specimen processing and distribution, or providing clerical assistance in a laboratory setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26011392
- Daily Work Times: 4a-4:30p
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
INTRODUCTION
Processes blood specimens for testing. Enters collections of such specimens in lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Labels, processes and delivers specimens for testing.
- Maintains supplies and equipment.
- May assist with coordinating and conducting blood drives, including interviewing and screening donors.
- Answers telephone calls, performs computer print reports and provides test results, as applicable.
- Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system.
- Obtains proper patient identification based on credentials presented, and communicates exceptions.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
- Experience or training in a laboratory setting or medical office.
PREFERRED:
- Medical assistant experience or related courses.
- Diploma/certificate from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
- One year of experience in specimen collection (i.e. phlebotomy), specimen processing and distribution, or providing clerical assistance in a laboratory setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26011392
- Daily Work Times: 4a-4:30p
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the laboratory position. A chemistry degree supports a synthetic chemist role but may not satisfy an H-1B petition for a molecular biology position without additional coursework or credentials.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Laboratory occupations span multiple SOC codes, including 19-1042 for medical scientists and 19-4021 for biological technicians. Filter DOL Labor Condition Application disclosures by the relevant SOC code to identify which employers actively file for your exact role type.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, which many large pharma and CRO employers already are. Confirming E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer saves you from a late-stage compliance problem that could affect your work authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to filter lab employers by filing history
Pull up verified DOL LCA filing data on Migrate Mate filtered by laboratory SOC codes to see which biotech, hospital, or research employers have a documented history of sponsoring H-1B workers in your specific role category.
Clarify prevailing wage level before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and city before salary discussions so you know the Level I through Level IV range and can negotiate above the certified floor.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If you earned your science degree outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before starting your H-1B petition. Delays in evaluation during the filing window can push your start date past October 1, costing you a full fiscal year.
H-1B Visa Laboratory: Frequently Asked Questions
Do laboratory jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most laboratory roles qualify if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or microbiology. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the job title. A lab technician role that only requires general science coursework may not qualify, while a research scientist or clinical laboratory scientist role almost always does.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for laboratory workers?
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract research organizations, hospital systems, academic medical centers, and government contractors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for laboratory roles. You can find employers with verified LCA filing histories for specific lab SOC codes on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL data by occupation and employer so you can target your applications effectively.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect laboratory job seekers?
Most laboratory employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition must be selected in the annual H-1B lottery before USCIS can approve it. The registration window opens each March for an October 1 start date. Universities and certain nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, so positions at those employers can be filed and approved outside the lottery at any time of year.
What SOC codes cover H-1B laboratory positions?
Common SOC codes for laboratory H-1B filings include 19-1042 (Medical Scientists), 19-1021 (Biochemists and Biophysicists), 19-1022 (Microbiologists), 19-4021 (Biological Technicians), and 29-2011 (Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists). Your employer's LCA will be filed under the code that matches your actual duties, which affects the prevailing wage requirement. Check O*NET for the official duties definition tied to each code.
Can a laboratory employer file an H-1B petition if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. If you're working in a laboratory role on OPT and your employer wants to retain you long-term, they can file an H-1B petition during the March registration window. If you have a STEM degree and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, a 24-month STEM OPT extension can bridge the gap if you aren't selected in your first lottery cycle.