H-1B Visa Laboratory Technician Jobs
Laboratory Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa 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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The Manager, Laboratory Services provides operational, technical, quality, and people leadership for Ellenville Regional Hospital’s clinical laboratory. The Manager directs daily technical and non-technical activities; ensures timely, accurate, and reliable testing; maintains compliance with applicable federal and New York State requirements and accreditation standards; and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and responsive patient service. The Manager remains technically proficient and performs testing or other bench responsibilities when operationally necessary.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs the daily technical and non-technical operations of the Laboratory, including workflow, staffing, scheduling, testing activities, and service delivery.
- Ensures laboratory testing is performed accurately, completely, and within established timeframes and that results are reviewed, verified, and released in accordance with approved procedures.
- Develops and adjusts staff schedules to provide appropriate coverage, meet workstation requirements, manage overtime, and maintain continuity of laboratory services.
- Supervises, trains, coaches, mentors, and evaluates technical and non-technical staff. Participates in recruitment, selection, orientation, competency assessment, staff development, performance management, and corrective action.
- Serves as the Laboratory Quality Systems Manager, or fulfills delegated quality-system responsibilities, and oversees quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, analytical surveillance, competency documentation, and performance improvement activities.
- Ensures compliance with CLIA, New York State Department of Health requirements, applicable accreditation standards, hospital policies, infection prevention and safety requirements, and ERH’s Code of Conduct.
- Investigates deviations, nonconforming testing events, complaints, and operational concerns. Develops, documents, implements, and monitors corrective and preventive actions for effectiveness.
- Reviews required quality and safety records, including temperature logs, preventive maintenance documentation, quality control records, disinfection schedules, eyewash checks, lot-to-lot verification, and other department forms.
- Develops, reviews, implements, and maintains laboratory policies, procedures, test methods, and work instructions. Communicates changes and ensures staff understanding and compliance.
- Leads or supports the validation, verification, installation, implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring of instrumentation, test systems, information systems, and methods.
- Ensures preventive maintenance is completed and documented, coordinates equipment repairs, and follows through until equipment is safely returned to service.
- Monitors workload, productivity, turnaround times, quality measures, service levels, and operational performance. Identifies trends and leads measurable process-improvement initiatives.
- Coordinates with the Laboratory Director, Medical Director, hospital leadership, nursing, providers, vendors, and other departments to resolve patient-care, technical, and operational concerns.
- Conducts regular department meetings and maintains effective communication with staff regarding procedures, priorities, quality findings, organizational changes, and performance expectations.
- Performs laboratory testing, specimen review, result verification, instrument troubleshooting, and other technical duties within the scope of licensure and demonstrated competency when operationally necessary.
- Manages departmental resources in a cost-effective manner and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising quality, safety, or service.
- Maintains current technical and regulatory knowledge through continuing education and professional development and ensures required education and training are shared with staff.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality improvement and patient safety activities and supports regulatory surveys, inspections, and accreditation readiness.
- Maintains positive, professional, and respectful interactions with patients, visitors, medical providers, employees, and other stakeholders in accordance with ERH Standards of Behavior.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Hours: Full-Time. Primarily Day Shift, with schedule flexibility and on-call availability as operational needs require.
Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 annually.
Company Overview:
Ellenville Regional Hospital is a non-profit, community focused hospital based in New York’s Hudson Valley. We support our local community with health, wellness, specialty services and readily available diagnostic testing. We are centrally located for residents in surrounding areas to access our subacute rehabilitation programs, specialists and ambulatory services. Our healthcare is delivered with compassion and respect based on our commitment to improving our community health through excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.
Benefits:
- Medical Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance – Employer Sponsored, Supplemental Life Insurance
- PTO
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Time
- Bereavement
- 403(b)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Discount Program
- Virtual fitness, mindfulness and nutrition app
- Healthcare Concierge Service
- MetLife Legal Plan
- LifeLock Identity Protection
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
Experience
- A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience as a technologist in a clinical laboratory, including at least two years of formal supervisory or leadership experience.
- Hospital laboratory leadership experience across multiple testing disciplines is preferred.
- Experience with regulatory surveys, quality improvement, method validation or verification, and laboratory technology implementation is preferred.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, or another education pathway that satisfies applicable regulatory requirements.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Current New York State license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, maintained in good standing.
- Must meet all applicable federal and New York State qualifications for the laboratory supervisory responsibilities assigned to the position.
- ASCP or other nationally recognized certification appropriate to the discipline is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems, instrumentation, test methods, CLIA, and New York State requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and evaluate technical and non-technical employees.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands, solve problems, and make sound decisions under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, medical providers, leaders, vendors, and the general public.
- Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to be flexible, organized, and effective in a changing healthcare environment.
- Ability to perform the physical and cognitive requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Laboratory Services provides operational, technical, quality, and people leadership for Ellenville Regional Hospital’s clinical laboratory. The Manager directs daily technical and non-technical activities; ensures timely, accurate, and reliable testing; maintains compliance with applicable federal and New York State requirements and accreditation standards; and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and responsive patient service. The Manager remains technically proficient and performs testing or other bench responsibilities when operationally necessary.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs the daily technical and non-technical operations of the Laboratory, including workflow, staffing, scheduling, testing activities, and service delivery.
- Ensures laboratory testing is performed accurately, completely, and within established timeframes and that results are reviewed, verified, and released in accordance with approved procedures.
- Develops and adjusts staff schedules to provide appropriate coverage, meet workstation requirements, manage overtime, and maintain continuity of laboratory services.
- Supervises, trains, coaches, mentors, and evaluates technical and non-technical staff. Participates in recruitment, selection, orientation, competency assessment, staff development, performance management, and corrective action.
- Serves as the Laboratory Quality Systems Manager, or fulfills delegated quality-system responsibilities, and oversees quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, analytical surveillance, competency documentation, and performance improvement activities.
- Ensures compliance with CLIA, New York State Department of Health requirements, applicable accreditation standards, hospital policies, infection prevention and safety requirements, and ERH’s Code of Conduct.
- Investigates deviations, nonconforming testing events, complaints, and operational concerns. Develops, documents, implements, and monitors corrective and preventive actions for effectiveness.
- Reviews required quality and safety records, including temperature logs, preventive maintenance documentation, quality control records, disinfection schedules, eyewash checks, lot-to-lot verification, and other department forms.
- Develops, reviews, implements, and maintains laboratory policies, procedures, test methods, and work instructions. Communicates changes and ensures staff understanding and compliance.
- Leads or supports the validation, verification, installation, implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring of instrumentation, test systems, information systems, and methods.
- Ensures preventive maintenance is completed and documented, coordinates equipment repairs, and follows through until equipment is safely returned to service.
- Monitors workload, productivity, turnaround times, quality measures, service levels, and operational performance. Identifies trends and leads measurable process-improvement initiatives.
- Coordinates with the Laboratory Director, Medical Director, hospital leadership, nursing, providers, vendors, and other departments to resolve patient-care, technical, and operational concerns.
- Conducts regular department meetings and maintains effective communication with staff regarding procedures, priorities, quality findings, organizational changes, and performance expectations.
- Performs laboratory testing, specimen review, result verification, instrument troubleshooting, and other technical duties within the scope of licensure and demonstrated competency when operationally necessary.
- Manages departmental resources in a cost-effective manner and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising quality, safety, or service.
- Maintains current technical and regulatory knowledge through continuing education and professional development and ensures required education and training are shared with staff.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality improvement and patient safety activities and supports regulatory surveys, inspections, and accreditation readiness.
- Maintains positive, professional, and respectful interactions with patients, visitors, medical providers, employees, and other stakeholders in accordance with ERH Standards of Behavior.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Hours: Full-Time. Primarily Day Shift, with schedule flexibility and on-call availability as operational needs require.
Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 annually.
Company Overview:
Ellenville Regional Hospital is a non-profit, community focused hospital based in New York’s Hudson Valley. We support our local community with health, wellness, specialty services and readily available diagnostic testing. We are centrally located for residents in surrounding areas to access our subacute rehabilitation programs, specialists and ambulatory services. Our healthcare is delivered with compassion and respect based on our commitment to improving our community health through excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.
Benefits:
- Medical Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance – Employer Sponsored, Supplemental Life Insurance
- PTO
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Time
- Bereavement
- 403(b)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Discount Program
- Virtual fitness, mindfulness and nutrition app
- Healthcare Concierge Service
- MetLife Legal Plan
- LifeLock Identity Protection
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
Experience
- A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience as a technologist in a clinical laboratory, including at least two years of formal supervisory or leadership experience.
- Hospital laboratory leadership experience across multiple testing disciplines is preferred.
- Experience with regulatory surveys, quality improvement, method validation or verification, and laboratory technology implementation is preferred.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, or another education pathway that satisfies applicable regulatory requirements.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Current New York State license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, maintained in good standing.
- Must meet all applicable federal and New York State qualifications for the laboratory supervisory responsibilities assigned to the position.
- ASCP or other nationally recognized certification appropriate to the discipline is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems, instrumentation, test methods, CLIA, and New York State requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and evaluate technical and non-technical employees.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands, solve problems, and make sound decisions under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, medical providers, leaders, vendors, and the general public.
- Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to be flexible, organized, and effective in a changing healthcare environment.
- Ability to perform the physical and cognitive requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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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.
H-1B Visa Laboratory Technician: 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.