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Clinical Laboratory Technologist roles in the United States are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, while the hospital, diagnostic lab, or research facility serves as your host employer.
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INTRODUCTION
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES:
June 8 - August 21, 2026
Note that this is an in person role.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Undergrad (rising senior) or graduate student (preferred) in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Biomarker Laboratory is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented summer interns to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience in translational science and clinical biomarker research, supporting biomarker assay development, method validation and other laboratory operations while learning how regulated clinical bioanalysis is performed in a real‑world setting.
They will receive structured training in bioanalytical method SOPs, regulated workflows, documentation practices, instrument/sample management and quality systems, gaining hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge platforms including next‑generation sequencing (NGS), immunology assays, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and LC‑MS–based biomarker analysis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Assist in sample processing, assay preparation, and routine laboratory workflows under supervision
- Support execution of biomarker assays across NGS, IHC, immunology, and LC‑MS platforms
- Perform standard lab work documentation in compliance with clinical laboratory standards
- Maintain laboratory inventory, reagents, and equipment logs as appropriate
- Participate in method development, optimization, or troubleshooting activities as appropriate
- Follow all safety, compliance, and quality guidelines, including GLP/GCLP-like expectations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- No supervisory responsibilities
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and scientific principles
- Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced lab setting
- Prior wet‑lab experience (academic or industry) preferred
TRAVEL:
None
PAY RATES:
Undergrad: $27/hour USD
Masters: $30/hour USD
GLOBAL COMPETENCIES
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
SALARY RANGE:
$ - $ per hour
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Verify your ASCP credentials transfer correctly
Foreign clinical laboratory credentials vary significantly by country. Confirm your qualifications map to U.S. ASCP or AMT certification standards before applying, since host employers use these benchmarks to assess whether your training plan meets J-1 program requirements.
Target host employers with active CAP accreditation
Laboratories accredited by the College of American Pathologists operate under federal quality standards that align well with J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar training objectives. These facilities are more likely to have the infrastructure to support a structured training plan that satisfies DOL requirements.
Search J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Laboratory Technologist openings by employers with a documented history of hosting international professionals, saving you time spent on applications to facilities unfamiliar with the J-1 host-employer process.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar categories early
If you've graduated within the past 12 months, the J-1 Trainee category fits structured skills training in a clinical lab. If your role involves academic research or publishing, the Research Scholar category applies. The wrong category triggers a DS-2019 rejection from your designated sponsor.
Get the training plan signed before your start date
Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, approves the Form DS-7002 training plan. Align the plan's learning objectives, supervision details, and phase schedule with your host lab's actual workflow before submitting, or the sponsor will return it for revision and delay your program start.
Check whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
Clinical laboratory professionals sponsored by certain government or international health programs may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B or immigrant visa eligibility.
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Find Clinical Laboratory Technologist JobsClinical Laboratory Technologist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Laboratory Technologist positions?
Most Clinical Laboratory Technologist roles fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers structured skills training in a field related to your degree or prior work experience. If the position involves laboratory research at an academic or research institution and includes a scholarly component, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, makes this determination based on your qualifications and the proposed training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if the hospital or lab is hiring me?
The hospital or diagnostic laboratory is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university-based exchange program, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors compliance throughout your program. The host employer agrees to the training plan and provides the work environment, but legal sponsorship responsibility rests with the designated organization.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Clinical Laboratory Technologist?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Clinical Laboratory Technologist openings at employers with experience hosting international professionals on exchange programs. Not every lab is familiar with the host-employer obligations under J-1, including maintaining the training plan, supervision requirements, and reporting duties to the designated sponsor. Filtering for employers with relevant hosting history reduces wasted applications significantly.
Does the J-1 Trainee category have a cap or lottery like the H-1B?
No. The J-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery. You can enter the program at any point in the year, provided your host employer has an approved training plan and a designated sponsor willing to issue the DS-2019. Program duration for J-1 Trainees is capped at 18 months, with no extension available beyond that limit in the same field.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my ability to stay in the U.S. after a J-1 Clinical Laboratory Technologist program?
It can. If your J-1 exchange was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country lists clinical laboratory skills as a shortage occupation, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). This requires you to return home for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. A waiver is possible but involves a separate application process through the State Department.
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