H-1B Visa Laboratory Supervisor Jobs

Laboratory Supervisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline. Employers in biotech, pharma, clinical diagnostics, and research institutions regularly file LCAs for these positions. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, but cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofits, and government research labs, can hire year-round.

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Open Jobs251+
Work Type99% On-site
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsQuest Diagnostics

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Labcorp
Laboratory Supervisor
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Labcorp
New 10h ago
Laboratory Supervisor
Labcorp
Indianapolis, Indiana
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Quality Control
Laboratory Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Baptist Health System KY & IN
Laboratory Supervisor
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Baptist Health System KY & IN
Added 1d ago
Laboratory Supervisor
Baptist Health System KY & IN
Georgetown, Kentucky
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Laboratory Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SGS
Laboratory Supervisor
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SGS
Added 2d ago
Laboratory Supervisor
SGS
Alvin, Texas
Laboratory Research
Quality Control
Healthcare Administration
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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NYU Langone Health
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
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NYU Langone Health
Added 3d ago
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Laboratory Science
$145k - $159k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Added 3d ago
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$101k - $152k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Laboratory Supervisor

Verify your degree field matches the role

USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to laboratory supervision, not just science broadly. A chemistry or biology degree supporting a clinical lab role is clean. A business degree with lab experience creates RFE risk, so confirm alignment before applying.

Target cap-exempt employers first

Universities, nonprofit research institutes, and government-affiliated labs can file H-1B petitions any time without lottery exposure. For Laboratory Supervisors, institutions like academic medical centers and federally funded research facilities are worth prioritizing over commercial employers mid-cycle.

Check LCA filings by occupation code on Migrate Mate

Search Laboratory Supervisor roles filtered by DOL Labor Condition Application history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have actively sponsored this specific occupation, so you're applying where H-1B infrastructure already exists rather than educating HR from scratch.

Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage for your work location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II or III wages for laboratory supervisors in your metro before your offer conversation.

Credential foreign degrees through a recognized evaluator

If your degree is from outside the U.S., USCIS requires a credentials evaluation demonstrating U.S. equivalency. For lab-intensive fields, evaluators must assess both degree level and field-specific coursework, not just years completed. Get this done before submitting your petition, not after.

Confirm the employer files I-129 before the lottery closes

H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Laboratory Supervisor roles in commercial settings require selection before the petition can be filed. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they have an immigration counsel relationship and a timeline for March registration.

H-1B Visa Laboratory Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Laboratory Supervisor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific discipline such as chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, or a related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the role primarily involves managing technicians without requiring degree-level scientific expertise, the petition is more vulnerable to an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.

Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratory Supervisor positions?

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, clinical reference laboratories, hospital systems, university research departments, and government-affiliated research institutes all file LCAs for laboratory supervision roles. Cap-exempt employers, academic institutions and qualifying nonprofits, can file year-round and are often more straightforward to navigate for first-time H-1B applicants. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate filtered by this occupation.

How does the H-1B lottery affect Laboratory Supervisor job timelines?

For cap-subject employers, USCIS runs the H-1B lottery in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, you can't begin that role until the next lottery cycle unless the employer is cap-exempt. This means accepting an offer in January or February with no guarantee of selection, so understanding cap-exempt employer options is practically important for planning.

What documents support an H-1B petition for a Laboratory Supervisor?

The core documents are your degree transcripts and diploma, any foreign credential evaluation, a detailed job description specifying the scientific degree requirement, the certified LCA from DOL, and evidence of your employer's ability to pay the prevailing wage. USCIS may also request licensure documentation if the role involves clinical laboratory work regulated at the state level, such as positions under CLIA oversight.

Can I change employers while on H-1B as a Laboratory Supervisor?

Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification once your petition has been pending for at least 180 days or is already approved. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working as soon as it's received by USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided the role remains in a qualifying laboratory supervision capacity.