H-1B Visa Laboratory Supervisor Jobs
Laboratory Supervisor roles qualify for H-1B 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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Location: BSWH Downtown Dallas TX
Department: Lab Molecular/Microbiology
Shift: Day 8am - 430pm
Preferred Experience: ASCP MLS or equivalent certification with at least 5 years of Molecular supervisory experience. Must have microbiology experience.
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Supervisor of Lab oversees routine lab activities. This ensures adequate staffing and timely, quality-standard tests. Assists with hiring, training, evaluations, and payroll.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Supervises the work of assigned subordinates in testing phases. Performs all delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director.
- Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel. Assists in selecting, orienting, training, assigning, evaluating, disciplining, and discharging employees.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the laboratory, staffing, and scheduling.
- Communicates and escalates staffing issues or other concerns to management in a timely manner.
- Monitors the inventory system to ensure that necessary supplies are available as needed and in the proper quantity.
- Assists with implementing quality assurance programs and maintains standards and records that document compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Assists with reviewing quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, and any corrective actions.
- Assists with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
- Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
- Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to make tactical judgments on allocating and directing supervised employees' work using established guidelines, policies, or procedures.
- Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
- Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
- General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
Location: BSWH Downtown Dallas TX
Department: Lab Molecular/Microbiology
Shift: Day 8am - 430pm
Preferred Experience: ASCP MLS or equivalent certification with at least 5 years of Molecular supervisory experience. Must have microbiology experience.
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following:
- ASCP-BB
- ASCP C
- ASCP-CG
- ASCP-CT
- ASCP-H
- ASCP-HT
- ASCP-HTL
- ASCP-M
- ASCP-MB
- ASCP-SBB
- ASCP-SC
- ASCP-SH
- ASCP-SM
- CHS-ABHI
- CHT-ABHI
- CLS
- MLS
- MT
- SCT
- SCYM
- SMB.
ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).
About us
Location: BSWH Downtown Dallas TX
Department: Lab Molecular/Microbiology
Shift: Day 8am - 430pm
Preferred Experience: ASCP MLS or equivalent certification with at least 5 years of Molecular supervisory experience. Must have microbiology experience.
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Supervisor of Lab oversees routine lab activities. This ensures adequate staffing and timely, quality-standard tests. Assists with hiring, training, evaluations, and payroll.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Supervises the work of assigned subordinates in testing phases. Performs all delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director.
- Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel. Assists in selecting, orienting, training, assigning, evaluating, disciplining, and discharging employees.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the laboratory, staffing, and scheduling.
- Communicates and escalates staffing issues or other concerns to management in a timely manner.
- Monitors the inventory system to ensure that necessary supplies are available as needed and in the proper quantity.
- Assists with implementing quality assurance programs and maintains standards and records that document compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Assists with reviewing quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, and any corrective actions.
- Assists with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
- Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
- Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to make tactical judgments on allocating and directing supervised employees' work using established guidelines, policies, or procedures.
- Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
- Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
- General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
Location: BSWH Downtown Dallas TX
Department: Lab Molecular/Microbiology
Shift: Day 8am - 430pm
Preferred Experience: ASCP MLS or equivalent certification with at least 5 years of Molecular supervisory experience. Must have microbiology experience.
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following:
- ASCP-BB
- ASCP C
- ASCP-CG
- ASCP-CT
- ASCP-H
- ASCP-HT
- ASCP-HTL
- ASCP-M
- ASCP-MB
- ASCP-SBB
- ASCP-SC
- ASCP-SH
- ASCP-SM
- CHS-ABHI
- CHT-ABHI
- CLS
- MLS
- MT
- SCT
- SCYM
- SMB.
ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.
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Find Laboratory Supervisor JobsLaboratory Supervisor H-1B Visa: 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.
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