H-1B Visa Pathology Technician Jobs
Pathology Technician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, biology, or a related field. Hospital systems, reference labs, and academic medical centers are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for pathology and lab technician positions.
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Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Technician 2
Department:
Veterinary Medical Center | Clinical Pathology Labs
The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Center is recruiting for a Veterinary Clinical Pathology Lab Technician to provide clinical lab services.
This position works in clinical laboratories performing routine laboratory procedures in hematology, urinalysis, hemostasis, cytology, chemistry, flow cytometry, and blood bank using laboratory instrumentation and established protocols; calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment, executes quality control program; maintains inventory of reagents and supplies; reports laboratory data to veterinary faculty, students and outside practitioners utilizing a laboratory information management system; prepares send-out samples for shipment to reference laboratories; performs other duties as requested; flexible hours to be arranged. Rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call required; some overtime may be required. The individual in this position will be working around chemical reagents, biological samples, biohazardous materials, exposure to zoonotic diseases and animal dander; sharp focus vision, vision with microscope, and color vision necessary; finger dexterity and occasional lifting of more than 20 lbs.
Hiring Range:
$24.47 - $30.55
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
RVT or MLT with an associate degree from a qualified program and/or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
BS in Medical Laboratory Science
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hospital diagnostic laboratory
Location:
Veterinary Medical Center (0299)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Job Title:
Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Technician 2
Department:
Veterinary Medical Center | Clinical Pathology Labs
The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Center is recruiting for a Veterinary Clinical Pathology Lab Technician to provide clinical lab services.
This position works in clinical laboratories performing routine laboratory procedures in hematology, urinalysis, hemostasis, cytology, chemistry, flow cytometry, and blood bank using laboratory instrumentation and established protocols; calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment, executes quality control program; maintains inventory of reagents and supplies; reports laboratory data to veterinary faculty, students and outside practitioners utilizing a laboratory information management system; prepares send-out samples for shipment to reference laboratories; performs other duties as requested; flexible hours to be arranged. Rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call required; some overtime may be required. The individual in this position will be working around chemical reagents, biological samples, biohazardous materials, exposure to zoonotic diseases and animal dander; sharp focus vision, vision with microscope, and color vision necessary; finger dexterity and occasional lifting of more than 20 lbs.
Hiring Range:
$24.47 - $30.55
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
RVT or MLT with an associate degree from a qualified program and/or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
BS in Medical Laboratory Science
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hospital diagnostic laboratory
Location:
Veterinary Medical Center (0299)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pathology Technician
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
If your pathology or clinical lab degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency. Many employers require this before initiating an H-1B petition, and a delayed evaluation can stall your start date.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Knowing the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before your offer conversation helps you spot underpayment before it becomes a compliance problem.
Target labs with cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship
Academic medical centers and nonprofit research hospitals affiliated with universities often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means they can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery window, which shortens your path to authorization by up to a year.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified LCA sponsors
Not every lab that posts a job will sponsor visas. Search Migrate Mate to filter pathology and lab technician roles by employers with actual DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're only spending time on companies that have sponsored before.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
USCIS scrutinizes pathology technician petitions when job postings list a degree as preferred rather than required. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your job code and ask your employer to confirm the position description explicitly requires a relevant bachelor's degree before filing.
Ask about premium processing at the offer stage
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, which creates a gap if your OPT or current status is expiring. Confirm during offer negotiation whether the employer will elect premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15 business day decision.
H-1B Visa Pathology Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pathology Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, biology, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied specifically to the duties of the role. Generalist lab support positions that accept any science degree or substitute experience for education are more likely to draw an RFE from USCIS on specialty occupation grounds.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Pathology Technicians?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, independent reference laboratories, and pathology group practices are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. Nonprofit teaching hospitals affiliated with universities are especially useful because they may qualify as cap-exempt employers, allowing year-round H-1B filing outside the standard lottery. You can find employers with verified sponsorship history by role on Migrate Mate.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement work for this role?
Before filing an H-1B petition, your employer must certify an LCA with DOL confirming your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Prevailing wages are divided into four experience levels. For pathology technician roles, the applicable SOC code and geographic wage data are searchable through the OFLC Wage Search tool before you receive a formal offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new pathology employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed with USCIS, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with a new LCA certified for the new position and location. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval before starting, but the new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's pathology lab closes or I'm laid off?
You get a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window you're not authorized to work. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition within those 60 days, you can resume work once the petition is received by USCIS. Acting quickly matters because the grace period doesn't reset between jobs.