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Laboratory Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a life science, chemistry, or related field. Employers in pharma, biotech, clinical diagnostics, and academic research regularly file H-1B petitions for these positions. The annual cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery 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 Manager
Verify your degree aligns with lab management
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Laboratory Manager role, not just science broadly. A degree in biochemistry, microbiology, or clinical laboratory science maps cleanly. A business degree alone, even with lab experience, can trigger an RFE.
Target industries with high LCA filing volume
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, hospital systems, and university research departments file LCAs for Laboratory Manager roles at much higher rates than general employers. Filter your search by these sectors to focus on sponsors with proven H-1B filing history.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Laboratory Manager openings filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the role or the visa type.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Laboratory Manager in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor and can flag any offer that falls below it.
Clarify who owns the I-129 filing timeline
Laboratory Manager roles often start on a fixed project or grant cycle. Confirm with HR whether they'll file in the regular cap or use premium processing, and get that commitment before your start date, since registration opens in March for October 1 employment.
Document supervisory scope for specialty occupation support
USCIS scrutinizes Laboratory Manager petitions where the role blends technical oversight with administrative tasks. Your offer letter and support letter should explicitly describe the scientific judgment and specialized knowledge the position requires, not just headcount or budget responsibility.
H-1B Visa Laboratory Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as chemistry, biology, clinical laboratory science, or a life science discipline. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. USCIS looks at whether the duties demand specialized theoretical knowledge, so the job description needs to reflect that clearly.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratory Manager positions?
Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, contract research organizations, hospital laboratory systems, and university research departments are the most active sponsors for this title. These employers have established H-1B filing processes and frequently post roles requiring the specialty occupation degree match USCIS requires. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for Laboratory Manager roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Laboratory Manager job without waiting for the lottery again?
Yes. If you're already on a valid H-1B, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working as soon as the petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The cap and lottery don't apply to transfers. Confirm your current status is valid and that the new employer files before your authorized period ends.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer loses a grant or contract that funded my Laboratory Manager role?
If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or change to another valid status. Your employer is also required to pay for your return transportation home if they terminate the employment relationship. Act quickly since the 60-day window doesn't extend for job searching.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Laboratory Manager job offers?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for the Laboratory Manager occupation in your specific work location before your H-1B petition is filed. Wages are determined by the O*NET occupation code and geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage levels for your location before accepting an offer to confirm the salary is LCA-compliant.