H-1B Visa Laboratory Technologist Jobs
Laboratory Technologist jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or a closely related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Employers file a certified LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, sponsoring your status for up to three years with extensions available.
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Quad A OB-GYN practices, Manhasset, NY
Requisition: 202368
Profession: Clinical Laboratory
Specialty: Clinical Laboratory
Full Time, Days, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Salary Range: $85090.00-$147220.00/year
JOB DESCRIPTION
Guides lab tests in the areas of specialty. Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
- Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab area.
- Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reviews and reports results.
- Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
- Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
- Maintains sufficient supplies at work station.
- Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
- Uses Infection Control practices and procedures including, but not limited to, wearing gloves, goggles, protective masks and other safety equipment.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist OR Pathologist Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 0-1 years of technical experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $85090.00-$147220.00/year. Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
INTRODUCTION
Quad A OB-GYN practices, Manhasset, NY
Requisition: 202368
Profession: Clinical Laboratory
Specialty: Clinical Laboratory
Full Time, Days, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Salary Range: $85090.00-$147220.00/year
JOB DESCRIPTION
Guides lab tests in the areas of specialty. Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
- Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab area.
- Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reviews and reports results.
- Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
- Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
- Maintains sufficient supplies at work station.
- Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
- Uses Infection Control practices and procedures including, but not limited to, wearing gloves, goggles, protective masks and other safety equipment.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist OR Pathologist Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 0-1 years of technical experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $85090.00-$147220.00/year. Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Laboratory Technologist
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your laboratory science degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized service before applying. USCIS requires the foreign degree to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related field for specialty occupation approval.
Look up prevailing wages by worksite
Your employer's LCA must list the actual worksite location, and the certified wage is tied to that specific area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for Laboratory Technologist roles in your target city before comparing offers.
Target employers with CLIA-certified laboratories
Hospitals, reference labs, and health systems operating under CLIA certification routinely hire degreed laboratory technologists and have established H-1B filing infrastructure. These employers are more likely to treat sponsorship as a standard hiring step, not a one-off exception.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for Laboratory Technologist roles at employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. Focusing on verified sponsors saves time and surfaces employers who have already navigated the DOL and USCIS filing process for this occupation.
Clarify multi-site work arrangements upfront
If you'll rotate between lab locations, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for each worksite before you work there. Raise this with the hiring manager early so compliance doesn't delay your start date after the I-129 is approved.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for Laboratory Technologists documents the degree requirements and specialized knowledge the role demands. Reference this in your job description documentation to help your employer's attorney build a clear specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Laboratory Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Technologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Laboratory Technologist positions typically qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, biology, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the field, not a general bachelor's in any subject. Employers should document this requirement clearly in the job description and the I-129 petition filing.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratory Technologists?
Hospital health systems, independent reference laboratories, public health departments, and research institutions are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. These organizations have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for visa filings and regularly hire degreed laboratory professionals. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
How does the LCA process work for Laboratory Technologist positions?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL through the FLAG system before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that you'll be paid at least the prevailing wage for the Laboratory Technologist occupation in your specific worksite location. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. If you work at multiple lab sites, each location requires its own certified LCA.
What credentials does USCIS expect to see for a Laboratory Technologist H-1B petition?
USCIS expects proof of a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to laboratory science, such as medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, biochemistry, or biology. ASCP Board of Certification or AMT credentials can strengthen the petition by demonstrating professional-level qualification, though they don't substitute for the degree requirement. Foreign degrees must be accompanied by a recognized credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency.
Can a Laboratory Technologist on H-1B status work at different hospital locations for the same employer?
Only if each worksite has a certified LCA on file before you begin work there. Even within the same employer network, rotating between facilities in different metropolitan areas requires separate LCA certifications for each location, since prevailing wages vary by geography. Your employer's immigration counsel should prepare and certify additional LCAs before any worksite change takes effect.