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Laboratory Technician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field. Employers in healthcare, biotech, pharma, and research institutions regularly file LCAs for these roles. Most postings list SOC code 19-4099 or 29-2012, which affects prevailing wage calculations and your offer benchmarking.
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Cox Monett: 1000 E. Hwy 60, Monett, Missouri, United States of America, 65708
Department:
1583 Laboratory Monett
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
7:00am-7:30pm
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
Job Description:
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance. Serves as a technical resource for lesser credentialed staff and assist in training new or lesser credentialed staff. Responsible to troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service. Responsible to use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.
This position is open to current department employees only
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Requirements
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
- Preferred: Completion of a medical technology program
Experience
- N/A
Skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
- Knowledge of current information technology and an ability to lead project teams to accomplish automation projects of large size and complexity.
- Proficient in all Microsoft programs; high level proficiency in Excel.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from either American Medical Technology (AMT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or American Society of Clinical Pathologist – International (ASCPi).
Medical Laboratory Technician
Education
- Required: Associates Degree OR completion of an accredited MLT Program
Experience
- Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory
Skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Certified as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Facility:
Cox Monett: 1000 E. Hwy 60, Monett, Missouri, United States of America, 65708
Department:
1583 Laboratory Monett
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
7:00am-7:30pm
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
Job Description:
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance. Serves as a technical resource for lesser credentialed staff and assist in training new or lesser credentialed staff. Responsible to troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service. Responsible to use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.
This position is open to current department employees only
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Requirements
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
- Preferred: Completion of a medical technology program
Experience
- N/A
Skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
- Knowledge of current information technology and an ability to lead project teams to accomplish automation projects of large size and complexity.
- Proficient in all Microsoft programs; high level proficiency in Excel.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from either American Medical Technology (AMT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or American Society of Clinical Pathologist – International (ASCPi).
Medical Laboratory Technician
Education
- Required: Associates Degree OR completion of an accredited MLT Program
Experience
- Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory
Skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Certified as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Laboratory Technician
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B approval depends on a direct connection between your degree and the lab technician position. A chemistry or biology degree supports most clinical and research lab roles, but a general science degree can draw an RFE if the specialty occupation link isn't obvious.
Check the SOC code on your job offer
Employers file LCAs under a specific SOC code that determines your prevailing wage tier. Laboratory technician roles span SOC 19-4099 and 29-2012. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the code your employer selects matches the duties in your offer letter.
Target employers with active E-Verify enrollment
STEM-adjacent lab roles at universities and federal contractors often require E-Verify participation. Employers already enrolled process new hire verification faster and are generally more experienced with the H-1B filing workflow, reducing delays after your petition is approved.
Search Migrate Mate for verified LCA-filing employers
Many lab positions are filled through hospital systems, CROs, and university research departments that rarely advertise sponsorship openly. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented LCA filing history for laboratory roles, so you can focus applications where sponsorship is already established.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Lab roles tied to grant cycles, clinical trial timelines, or academic calendar starts leave little room for standard USCIS processing delays. Premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision, which matters when your employer's research schedule can't flex around federal processing backlogs.
Confirm your employer files the LCA before signing
Your employer must receive DOL certification of the LCA before filing the H-1B petition with USCIS. Ask HR for the LCA case number and certification date. A gap between your intended start date and LCA filing can push back your authorization by weeks.
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Find Laboratory Technician JobsLaboratory Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a laboratory technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles titled laboratory technician under SOC code 29-2012 or 19-4099 can qualify, but the employer's job description must tie the duties to a specific scientific discipline. Generalized lab support roles without a degree requirement are more likely to face an RFE or denial.
How do I find laboratory technician employers that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation code, so you can identify hospitals, biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, and university research labs that have sponsored laboratory roles before. Direct sponsorship history is a stronger signal than a job posting that simply says 'visa sponsorship available,' which often reflects policy, not practice.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for a sponsored laboratory technician role?
Your employer sets the wage based on the SOC code, geographic location, and Level I through IV prevailing wage tiers established by DOL. Most entry-level sponsored laboratory technician positions are filed at Level I or II. You can verify the applicable wage for your specific location and job code using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can my employer start the H-1B process while I'm on OPT as a laboratory technician?
Yes, and timing matters. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer should file your H-1B petition during the April cap-subject filing window for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1, a timely-filed cap-gap extension automatically bridges the authorization gap. USCIS confirmation of a timely filing is what activates cap-gap protection.
Which lab settings most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for technician roles?
Hospital clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and federally funded university research departments file the most LCAs for laboratory technician positions. Academic medical centers and biotech firms in metro areas with large research corridors tend to have established HR processes for H-1B petitions, which reduces the risk of employer inexperience causing filing errors.
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