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Laboratory Teaching Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of research expertise and classroom instruction. Employers filing an LCA must certify a prevailing wage tied to your specific worksite, and your degree field must align directly with the lab discipline you'll be teaching.
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Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) is jointly operated by the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and Cornell University. SML offers outstanding experiential, place-based education focused on understanding and sustaining our marine environment. Adjunct faculty at SML are experts in their field of study and help inspire the next generation of students towards careers in marine and environmental science and sustainability. All SML programs are infused with our ethos of responsible natural resource use and management, valuing scientific and community collaboration, and public service.
Teaching assistants will live in residence at SML, located on Appledore Island, Maine. Employment for this position is being offered within the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering at UNH. This position is contingent on SML meeting course enrollment targets. Decisions to cancel credit courses are at the sole discretion of SML and will be made on a rolling basis. The position is also contingent upon successful completion of a background check process.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teaching assistants will be expected to follow the teaching plan established by your course faculty.
Tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- Assist course faculty with all aspects of delivering the course curriculum
- Assume the lead in preparing for field trips and lab exercises
- Assist SML staff with daily and weekly program-related duties that include stocking labs and classrooms
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
- Academic experience in the subject matter. Associated field and/or lab experience is preferred but not required.
- Provide supervision and support to students in the classroom and lab.
- Help with administrative tasks that may include grading, record keeping, collections management
- Assist SML staff with creating a supportive learning environment for all students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of the subject matter
- Relevant field experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage time, materials and tasks efficiently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BA or BS in subject matter area preferred but not required
COMPENSATION PAY RANGE
$700/Weekly
The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO STATEMENT
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:
LOCATION
Durham
SALARY GRADE
Period Activity
INTRODUCTION
Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) is jointly operated by the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and Cornell University. SML offers outstanding experiential, place-based education focused on understanding and sustaining our marine environment. Adjunct faculty at SML are experts in their field of study and help inspire the next generation of students towards careers in marine and environmental science and sustainability. All SML programs are infused with our ethos of responsible natural resource use and management, valuing scientific and community collaboration, and public service.
Teaching assistants will live in residence at SML, located on Appledore Island, Maine. Employment for this position is being offered within the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering at UNH. This position is contingent on SML meeting course enrollment targets. Decisions to cancel credit courses are at the sole discretion of SML and will be made on a rolling basis. The position is also contingent upon successful completion of a background check process.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teaching assistants will be expected to follow the teaching plan established by your course faculty.
Tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- Assist course faculty with all aspects of delivering the course curriculum
- Assume the lead in preparing for field trips and lab exercises
- Assist SML staff with daily and weekly program-related duties that include stocking labs and classrooms
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
- Academic experience in the subject matter. Associated field and/or lab experience is preferred but not required.
- Provide supervision and support to students in the classroom and lab.
- Help with administrative tasks that may include grading, record keeping, collections management
- Assist SML staff with creating a supportive learning environment for all students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of the subject matter
- Relevant field experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage time, materials and tasks efficiently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BA or BS in subject matter area preferred but not required
COMPENSATION PAY RANGE
$700/Weekly
The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO STATEMENT
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:
LOCATION
Durham
SALARY GRADE
Period Activity
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Align your transcript to lab discipline
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly matches the laboratory subject you'll teach. A chemistry degree supporting a general biology lab may trigger a Request for Evidence. Order official transcripts early and confirm the field-of-study language matches your target role.
Look up prevailing wages before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code and the specific metro area where the lab is located. Employers must certify that wage on the LCA, so knowing it helps you evaluate whether an offer is compliant.
Target universities with active LCA filing histories
Find employers who have already sponsored H-1B positions in lab instruction by searching Migrate Mate, which lists verified LCA sponsorship history by role and location, letting you focus applications on institutions that have navigated this process before.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you rotate between lab buildings on separate campuses, each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with the hiring department during the offer stage so the employer files the correct number of LCAs from the start.
Distinguish your role from non-qualifying instructional support
Employers must document that your position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just general laboratory or classroom support duties. Review the O*NET profile for your occupation code and ensure the job description reflects degree-level analytical and instructional responsibilities.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically between appointments
If a teaching assistant contract ends at the close of an academic term and your next appointment starts weeks later, USCIS recognizes a 60-day grace period after H-1B status ends. Plan your employment gap timeline so the new employer files the amended or new I-129 before that window closes.
H-1B Visa Laboratory Teaching Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Teaching Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the employer structures the position to require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as chemistry, biology, physics, or a related discipline. The job description must reflect degree-level responsibilities, including curriculum design, experimental oversight, or research instruction. Positions limited to basic lab setup or equipment cleaning generally do not meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratory Teaching Assistants?
Universities, community colleges, and research institutions with active graduate programs are the most consistent sponsors because they have in-house immigration counsel and established LCA filing processes. Some private research labs and pharmaceutical training centers also sponsor when the instructional role requires subject-matter expertise at the degree level. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate by role and location to identify active filers.
How long does H-1B status last for a Laboratory Teaching Assistant?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on an initial petition. Your employer can file an extension that brings the total to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, further extensions require an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that meets specific timelines under immigration law.
Can a single LCA cover laboratory teaching duties at multiple campus locations?
No. Each physical worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA. If your teaching assignment moves you between a main campus lab and a satellite research facility, the employer must file a separate LCA for each location and post the required public access notices at every worksite before you begin work there.
What happens to H-1B status if a teaching contract ends between academic terms?
USCIS recognizes a 60-day grace period after H-1B employment ends, during which you can remain in the country while a new employer files a transfer petition or while you pursue another status. If the gap between a spring and fall teaching appointment exceeds 60 days, coordinate with the hiring institution well in advance to ensure the amended petition is filed before the grace period expires.