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Laboratory Supervisor positions in the United States are typically available to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Research Scholar program categories, both requiring sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host laboratories range from academic medical centers to federal research facilities, and roles often involve supervising analytical workflows, managing compliance protocols, and mentoring junior staff.
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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 Supervisor
Document your supervisory laboratory credentials precisely
Compile your degree transcripts, professional certifications (such as ASCP or equivalent), and evidence of direct supervisory experience in a lab setting. Designated sponsors assess these to determine whether you qualify for Trainee versus Research Scholar category before issuing a DS-2019.
Target host institutions with existing J-1 infrastructure
Academic medical centers, federal agencies like the NIH, and university-affiliated research institutes already have compliance offices familiar with DS-2019 requirements. They reduce onboarding friction compared to private labs handling J-1 hosting for the first time.
Search role listings on Migrate Mate to find employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting international professionals in laboratory and supervisory science roles. Filtering by J-1-compatible positions saves time over manually reviewing postings that never address sponsorship eligibility.
Verify your training plan covers supervisory competencies
The DS-2019 training plan must specifically describe supervisory responsibilities, not just bench work. If your host employer drafts a plan focused only on technical tasks, request revisions before the designated sponsor submits it to the State Department.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
The two-year home residency requirement applies if your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List or if your J-1 program is government-funded. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects any future H-1B visa or green card path.
Align your role title with O*NET occupation codes
Designated sponsors often require that your proposed position map to a recognized occupation. Cross-referencing your Laboratory Supervisor duties against the O*NET profile strengthens the training plan and reduces the chance your sponsor requests revisions that delay your DS-2019 issuance.
Laboratory Supervisor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Laboratory Supervisor role?
It depends on your career stage and the nature of the engagement. The Trainee category fits professionals with one to five years of post-degree experience who are developing supervisory skills at a U.S. host lab. The Research Scholar category applies to individuals conducting independent research or leading a specialized laboratory program, typically at a university or research institute. Current degree students may qualify under the Intern category for supervised lab roles tied to their field of study.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for your program compliance. Your host laboratory is the employer where you work, but it is not your visa sponsor. These are two separate relationships, and both must agree to the arrangement before your DS-2019 is issued.
How do I find U.S. laboratories that are open to hosting J-1 supervisors?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship categories, including laboratory and research positions. Many lab postings on general job boards do not mention J-1 eligibility at all, so filtering through a platform built around visa-compatible roles reduces wasted outreach to host organizations that have no J-1 compliance infrastructure.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Laboratory Supervisors?
It can. J-1 exchange visitors are subject to the two-year rule if their home country is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, if their program receives U.S. or home-government funding, or if they are a national of a country where the skill is in short supply. For laboratory scientists in fields like chemistry, biology, or medical technology, this applies more often than people expect. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
What should the DS-2019 training plan include for a supervisory lab role?
The training plan must describe specific competencies you will develop or demonstrate, broken down by phase and timeframe. For a Laboratory Supervisor role, it should cover quality control oversight, staff supervision protocols, regulatory compliance (such as CAP or CLIA standards where relevant), and any instrumentation or methodology training. A plan that describes only bench techniques without addressing supervisory scope is likely to be returned by the designated sponsor for revision, which delays your start date.