H-1B Visa Laboratory Assistant Jobs
Laboratory Assistant roles qualify for H-1B 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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We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer!
Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!
Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.
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Location: Hilo, HI
Status: Full-time
Days/Hours: Nights/TBD
Base hourly pay rate: $19.74 -$21.71, based on experience.
In this role, you will:
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are appropriately collected (including phlebotomy), processed, prepared, routed, and stored
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
All you need is:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Bonus points if you’ve got:
- 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production
We’ll give you:
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
We also want you to know:
This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when required to fulfill job duties.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)
Job Category: Laboratory Operations
Company: Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer!
Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!
Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.
This opportunity is-
Location: Hilo, HI
Status: Full-time
Days/Hours: Nights/TBD
Base hourly pay rate: $19.74 -$21.71, based on experience.
In this role, you will:
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are appropriately collected (including phlebotomy), processed, prepared, routed, and stored
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
All you need is:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Bonus points if you’ve got:
- 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production
We’ll give you:
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
We also want you to know:
This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when required to fulfill job duties.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)
Job Category: Laboratory Operations
Company: Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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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.
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Find Laboratory Assistant JobsLaboratory Assistant H-1B Visa: 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.
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