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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Assists Laboratory Manager as needed to ensure the provision of timely and accurate laboratory test results through processes that are in compliance with requirements established by accreditation standards and by federal/state reimbursement agencies. Assists as needed in staff-related and administrative tasks. Oversees various technical activities and aspects of the Clinical Laboratories. Has knowledge of advanced scientific principles within the specialty area and is able to apply that knowledge. Collaborates with others to organize work, perform assigned tasks and set priorities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or an appropriate biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved) is required and certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by a recognized certifying agency and two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year experience in a specific department.
OR Completion of an accredited clinical program and certification prior to 1963 and two years of current clinical laboratory experience with one year experience in a specific department is required.
OR A Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university and a Clinical Laboratory Specialist certification and two years clinical laboratory experience with one year experience in the specific department is preferred. (Certification after obtaining the degree is preferred.)
OR Certifications as a Histocompatibility Technologist AND as a Histocompatibility Specialist by the American Board for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) are required. With five years of histocompatibility testing experience is required with a performance record indicating exceptional initiative, efficiency and competency in performance of all laboratory test procedures currently offered and documented effectiveness in communications with physicians and colleagues and the ability to carry out research.
LOCATION
4502 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX, United States
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $30.50 - $47.00
Job Schedule
Full Time
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job ID
00060999
Post Date
Sep. 16, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists Laboratory Manager as needed to ensure the provision of timely and accurate laboratory test results through processes that are in compliance with requirements established by accreditation standards and by federal/state reimbursement agencies. Assists as needed in staff-related and administrative tasks. Oversees various technical activities and aspects of the Clinical Laboratories. Has knowledge of advanced scientific principles within the specialty area and is able to apply that knowledge. Collaborates with others to organize work, perform assigned tasks and set priorities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or an appropriate biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved) is required and certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by a recognized certifying agency and two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year experience in a specific department.
OR Completion of an accredited clinical program and certification prior to 1963 and two years of current clinical laboratory experience with one year experience in a specific department is required.
OR A Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university and a Clinical Laboratory Specialist certification and two years clinical laboratory experience with one year experience in the specific department is preferred. (Certification after obtaining the degree is preferred.)
OR Certifications as a Histocompatibility Technologist AND as a Histocompatibility Specialist by the American Board for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) are required. With five years of histocompatibility testing experience is required with a performance record indicating exceptional initiative, efficiency and competency in performance of all laboratory test procedures currently offered and documented effectiveness in communications with physicians and colleagues and the ability to carry out research.
LOCATION
4502 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX, United States
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $30.50 - $47.00
Job Schedule
Full Time
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job ID
00060999
Post Date
Sep. 16, 2026
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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.
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.