J-1 Visa Clinical Laboratory Technologist Jobs
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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EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14772
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM; weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/01/2026
Application Review Date 06/11/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience:
3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License:
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License:
Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
NA
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
Requisition Details
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14772
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM; weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/01/2026
Application Review Date 06/11/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience:
3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License:
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License:
Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
NA
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
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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 visa 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 visa or immigrant visa eligibility.
Clinical 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 visa, or immigrant visa. A waiver is possible but involves a separate application process through the State Department.