H-1B Visa Laboratory Scientist Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Laboratory Scientists are well-suited to specialty occupation status, since the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year period extendable to six years total.
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NorDx
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 100037
Summary:
The Medical Technologist role is responsible for independently performing and monitoring laboratory testing of patient specimens and confirms, interprets, correlates, and reports normal and abnormal patient results and recognizes technical, instrumental and/or physiological problems and initiates resolutions. Responsible for accuracy, quality control, and required instrument maintenance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or as a Categorical Technologist (e.g., C, H, MB, BB, M) by a recognized professional organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT) required within six months of start date.
- Experience: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $29.45 to $39.84 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact aarin.miles@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
NorDx
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 100037
Summary:
The Medical Technologist role is responsible for independently performing and monitoring laboratory testing of patient specimens and confirms, interprets, correlates, and reports normal and abnormal patient results and recognizes technical, instrumental and/or physiological problems and initiates resolutions. Responsible for accuracy, quality control, and required instrument maintenance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or as a Categorical Technologist (e.g., C, H, MB, BB, M) by a recognized professional organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT) required within six months of start date.
- Experience: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $29.45 to $39.84 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact aarin.miles@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Laboratory Scientist
Align your degree to your bench duties
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to your lab duties. Document that your coursework covers the techniques you perform daily, biochemistry, microbiology, clinical chemistry, so the specialty occupation argument is airtight before the I-129 is filed.
Look up your SOC prevailing wage first
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your SOC code and worksite zip code before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage, and knowing the floor prevents accepting an offer that USCIS will flag.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find Laboratory Scientist roles at employers who have already filed certified LCAs in your specialty. Verified filing history signals that the employer understands the H-1B visa process and has a compliant wage structure in place.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you rotate between clinic sites, hospital branches, or reference lab locations, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Flag this during offer negotiations so your employer files the correct number of LCAs before your start date, not after a DOL audit.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
Pull the O*NET profile for your occupation code and note which duties explicitly require a bachelor's degree or higher. Including that language in your offer letter and support documentation strengthens the employer's specialty occupation justification with USCIS.
Account for cap timing when negotiating start dates
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so coordinate your projected start date with your employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer letter. Building a realistic buffer into your start date avoids gaps between your current authorization and your H-1B effective date.
H-1B Visa Laboratory Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Scientist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Laboratory Scientist positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation because the duties require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field such as biochemistry, clinical laboratory science, or microbiology. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties and the employer's minimum requirement are degree-level, so the offer letter and job description must reflect that degree-level requirement clearly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratory Scientists?
Hospital systems, reference laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, and academic medical centers are among the most active sponsors for Laboratory Scientist roles. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified employers who have filed certified Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, which signals an established H-1B sponsorship process rather than an employer encountering it for the first time.
How does the H-1B status period work for Laboratory Scientists?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, tied to your employer's certified LCA and I-129 petition. Your employer can file an extension before that period expires, up to a six-year total maximum. Beyond six years, extensions are available only under specific green card filing milestones, so it's worth discussing long-term immigration plans with your employer early.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different lab location?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer reassigns you to a new hospital branch, clinic site, or reference lab not covered by your existing LCA, they must file and receive certification for that new worksite before you begin working there. Working at an uncertified location is a compliance violation that can affect your status.
How is the prevailing wage determined for Laboratory Scientist H-1B petitions?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation, experience level, and worksite location. Your employer determines this using the OFLC Wage Search, which assigns a wage level based on your SOC code and geographic area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data underlies those wage levels, and your certified LCA locks in the wage the employer must pay.