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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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Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician 1-3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services, including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of advanced level clinical diagnostic without direct supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of general laboratory experience; OR
- Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR
- Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in any of the biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences will substitute for one year of experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Positions in Human Testing Laboratory environments must be licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Job Duties:
- Performs advanced diagnostic laboratory tests in the following areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Parasitology and Serology. Perform tests without direct supervision: Perform laboratory tests on patients of all ages. responsible for working all shifts.
- Performs ABO, Rh and routine screenings, Performs all Cytological procedures. Preform gram stains on cultures. Performs fine needles aspirations for Histology; having knowledge of tissue preservation and respond to all other pathology questions in the absence of the Pathologist. Assist the Laboratory Information Specialist. Perform CAP inspections as required for Accreditation.
- Performs phlebotomies to collect blood samples for testing, Perform phlebotomies on patients of all ages. Train subordinate and/or new personnel. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Stock and rotate supplies for laboratory.
- Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Any and all other duties assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.
Position-Specific Details:
About this job: The Laboratory Technician 1-3 is a Career Progression Group (CPG). The level of hire depends on the level of experience. Please make sure to list all work history and detailed job duties on the application. The incumbent shall possess and maintain a valid BLS certification from American Heart Association before appointment.
Work Location: This Laboratory Technician 1-3 is located in the Pathology Department.
Work Hours: Shift will be determined by the department Manager.
Shift Differentials: In addition to Base Pay, Shift Pay and Certification pay is included only when working.
Rate of Pay:
- Laboratory Technician 1 $15.30/hour
- Laboratory Technician 2 $16.37/hour
- Laboratory Technician 3 $17.52/hour
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For more information about this vacancy please contact:
Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst
Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources
985-878-1384
sjoh83@lsuhsc.edu
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
About this Job
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician 1-3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services, including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of advanced level clinical diagnostic without direct supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of general laboratory experience; OR
- Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR
- Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in any of the biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences will substitute for one year of experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Positions in Human Testing Laboratory environments must be licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Job Duties:
- Performs advanced diagnostic laboratory tests in the following areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Parasitology and Serology. Perform tests without direct supervision: Perform laboratory tests on patients of all ages. responsible for working all shifts.
- Performs ABO, Rh and routine screenings, Performs all Cytological procedures. Preform gram stains on cultures. Performs fine needles aspirations for Histology; having knowledge of tissue preservation and respond to all other pathology questions in the absence of the Pathologist. Assist the Laboratory Information Specialist. Perform CAP inspections as required for Accreditation.
- Performs phlebotomies to collect blood samples for testing, Perform phlebotomies on patients of all ages. Train subordinate and/or new personnel. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Stock and rotate supplies for laboratory.
- Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Any and all other duties assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.
Position-Specific Details:
About this job: The Laboratory Technician 1-3 is a Career Progression Group (CPG). The level of hire depends on the level of experience. Please make sure to list all work history and detailed job duties on the application. The incumbent shall possess and maintain a valid BLS certification from American Heart Association before appointment.
Work Location: This Laboratory Technician 1-3 is located in the Pathology Department.
Work Hours: Shift will be determined by the department Manager.
Shift Differentials: In addition to Base Pay, Shift Pay and Certification pay is included only when working.
Rate of Pay:
- Laboratory Technician 1 $15.30/hour
- Laboratory Technician 2 $16.37/hour
- Laboratory Technician 3 $17.52/hour
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For more information about this vacancy please contact:
Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst
Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources
985-878-1384
sjoh83@lsuhsc.edu
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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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.