H-1B Visa Laboratory Assistant Jobs
Laboratory Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Employers in research, clinical, and pharmaceutical settings regularly file H-1B petitions for these roles, and the annual cap means timing your job search to the April filing window matters.
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
- Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
- Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
- Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
- Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
- Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
- Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
- Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
- Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
- Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
- Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
- Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
- Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Laboratory Assistant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires that a Laboratory Assistant role normally require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Check the O*NET profile for your specific lab discipline to confirm the degree requirement language aligns with your job duties before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search for Laboratory Assistant LCA filings filtered by SOC code 19-4061. Employers who have filed recently are already familiar with the H-1B process and have established relationships with immigration counsel, reducing delays on your offer.
Prioritize cap-exempt research institutions
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year without competing in the annual H-1B lottery. If lottery selection is a concern, these employers give you a direct path to sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Laboratory Assistant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows you which organizations have actually sponsored H-1B workers in lab roles, not just those who claim they might.
Confirm the offered wage meets prevailing wage level
Before accepting an offer, cross-check the salary against the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must certify the LCA at or above that level, and a wage set below it can trigger an RFE or denial.
Negotiate your start date around the October 1 cap-gap window
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your cap-subject H-1B can only take effect October 1. Confirm your employer understands this timeline and can structure your offer letter and onboarding accordingly before the petition is filed in April.
H-1B Visa Laboratory Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. A generic lab support role with no degree requirement won't qualify. Employers in clinical, pharmaceutical, and academic research settings are most likely to structure the position in a way that meets the specialty occupation standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratory Assistant jobs?
Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and university research departments are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for laboratory roles. Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit research labs and government-affiliated institutions, can file year-round without lottery risk. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for lab roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by DOL sponsorship data.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a lab job seeker?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed each April for an October 1 start date, and selection is not guaranteed. If you're on OPT and not selected, cap-gap rules may extend your work authorization until October 1 while a second-year registration is pending. Targeting cap-exempt research employers eliminates lottery risk entirely and allows petitions to be filed at any point in the year.
What wage level should I expect my employer to certify on the LCA for a Laboratory Assistant role?
The DOL requires employers to certify the LCA at the prevailing wage for the specific SOC code and geographic location. For most Laboratory Assistant positions, that falls under SOC code 19-4061. You can verify the applicable wage tier using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, since the certified wage must meet or exceed that threshold for the LCA to be approved.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new laboratory employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you're maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition. If the role or SOC code changes significantly between positions, USCIS may scrutinize whether the new role still meets specialty occupation requirements for a laboratory classification.