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Laboratory roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar, Trainee, or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host institution that works with a designated sponsor organization is the critical first step to securing J-1 sponsorship for lab-based work.
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At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
- We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
- We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
- We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
- We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.
The Position:
The schedule is Mon - Fri, 8 AM- 4:30 PM. This is a 3 month summer internship.
Location: San Diego (Onsite)
Pay: $20/hr
The Laboratory Intern functions as a laboratory support team member. The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:
- Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior-level individual, as mandated by local regulations.
- Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player.
- Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures.
- Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Assist with sample intake.
- Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies.
- Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols.
- Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems.
- Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations.
- Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service.
- Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma required
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Exercise good judgment
- Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness
Physical Requirements
- Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs
- Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing)
- Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about
- Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions
- Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
LI-Onsite
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development.
Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
If you receive any suspicious alerts or communications through LinkedIn or other online job sites for any position at Veracyte, please exercise caution and promptly report any concerns to careers@veracyte.com.
INTRODUCTION
At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
- We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
- We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
- We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
- We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.
The Position:
The schedule is Mon - Fri, 8 AM- 4:30 PM. This is a 3 month summer internship.
Location: San Diego (Onsite)
Pay: $20/hr
The Laboratory Intern functions as a laboratory support team member. The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:
- Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior-level individual, as mandated by local regulations.
- Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player.
- Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures.
- Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Assist with sample intake.
- Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies.
- Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols.
- Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems.
- Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations.
- Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service.
- Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma required
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Exercise good judgment
- Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness
Physical Requirements
- Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs
- Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing)
- Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about
- Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions
- Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
LI-Onsite
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development.
Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
If you receive any suspicious alerts or communications through LinkedIn or other online job sites for any position at Veracyte, please exercise caution and promptly report any concerns to careers@veracyte.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Laboratory
Align your CV with U.S. lab standards
U.S. host institutions expect a CV that lists specific techniques, instrumentation, and methodologies. Format yours to highlight lab-specific competencies like PCR, flow cytometry, or mass spectrometry before you apply.
Identify your correct J-1 program category
Enrolled students typically qualify under the Intern category, early-career professionals under Trainee, and postdoctoral or independent researchers under Research Scholar. The category determines your DS-2019 eligibility and maximum program duration.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned laboratory roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. laboratory positions at host organizations that have a history of working with designated J-1 visa sponsor organizations, saving you the effort of cold-screening employers who are unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the host institution's sponsor relationship early
Before accepting an offer, ask your prospective host institution which State Department-designated sponsor organization issues their DS-2019 forms. Institutions without an active sponsor relationship cannot support your J-1 program, regardless of their hiring intent.
Prepare a detailed training plan for your application
Designated sponsors require a structured training plan outlining your objectives, laboratory methods, supervision arrangements, and weekly schedule. Generic plans are frequently rejected, so tailor yours to the specific lab environment and techniques involved.
Track the 30-day SEVIS reporting window after arrival
After entering the United States, you must report to your host institution's responsible officer within 30 days to validate your SEVIS record. Missing this window can jeopardize your J-1 status even if your DS-2019 and program placement are otherwise correct.
Laboratory J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to laboratory roles?
It depends on your career stage. Current degree or diploma students working in a lab during their studies qualify under the Intern category. Professionals within five years of graduation or with equivalent experience qualify under Trainee. Established researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty-level scientists typically qualify under Research Scholar or Short-Term Scholar, each with different program duration limits and eligibility criteria.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a laboratory position?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university exchange office. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your hiring laboratory is the host institution, not the legal sponsor. Confirm that your prospective host has an active relationship with a designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to laboratory roles?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your field appears on your country's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Laboratory scientists in certain disciplines, including medical research and STEM fields, are frequently subject to this requirement. You must either fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to most immigrant or dual-intent visa categories.
How do I find U.S. laboratory employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search laboratory roles at U.S. institutions that are familiar with the J-1 process. Many academic medical centers, research universities, and federal research facilities regularly host J-1 exchange visitors, but employer-level awareness varies widely. Targeting institutions with active sponsored research programs or existing international exchange agreements improves your chances of finding a host willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization.
Can I transfer my J-1 program to a different laboratory host mid-program?
Yes, but the transfer must be processed through your designated sponsor organization before you begin work at the new host. Your sponsor updates your SEVIS record and issues a new or amended DS-2019. Working at a new laboratory before the transfer is officially processed is a program violation. Get written confirmation from your responsible officer before making any change to your host institution or physical work location.