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Laboratory Supervisor roles in clinical, industrial, and research settings qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Degrees in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related STEM fields meet the CIP code requirements. You have up to 36 months total to gain supervised experience and pursue long-term sponsorship.
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We are hiring a hands-on, detail-oriented Mechanical Laboratory Supervisor to lead and build out our laboratory operations. Responsible for managing a team of Lab Technicians while establishing and maintaining best-in-class lab standards for mechanical product testing.
Relocation Assistance!
Must have a Manufacturing background!
Job Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Lab Technicians, ensuring high performance and continuous growth
- Oversee daily laboratory operations, including workflow planning, prioritization, and resource allocation
- Establish, implement, and maintain mechanical lab standards across product lines
- Perform and oversee hands-on mechanical testing of products
- Manage the full lifecycle of Product Evaluation Requests (PER), including intake, assignment, testing, analysis, and closure
- Ensure timely processing and review of all lab work in accordance with established procedures
- Identify inefficiencies, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive continuous process improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Sales to communicate findings and recommendations
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve lab performance
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working in a laboratory environment with direct supervision of Lab Technicians, Test Engineers, or similar roles
- Proven experience establishing and maintaining mechanical lab standards
- Strong hands-on experience with mechanical product testing
- Demonstrated leadership ability in a structured, process-driven environment
- Excellent attention to detail and strong English communication skills
Preferred Experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in laboratory operations, quality assurance, or product testing
- Background in process improvement, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency
- Experience managing customer incident systems or product evaluation workflows
- This role is strictly focused on mechanical laboratory operations
- Travel requirement: approximately 5–10%, including occasional trips overseas (few weeks at a time)
Job Disclaimer:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Supervisor
We are hiring a hands-on, detail-oriented Mechanical Laboratory Supervisor to lead and build out our laboratory operations. Responsible for managing a team of Lab Technicians while establishing and maintaining best-in-class lab standards for mechanical product testing.
Relocation Assistance!
Must have a Manufacturing background!
Job Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Lab Technicians, ensuring high performance and continuous growth
- Oversee daily laboratory operations, including workflow planning, prioritization, and resource allocation
- Establish, implement, and maintain mechanical lab standards across product lines
- Perform and oversee hands-on mechanical testing of products
- Manage the full lifecycle of Product Evaluation Requests (PER), including intake, assignment, testing, analysis, and closure
- Ensure timely processing and review of all lab work in accordance with established procedures
- Identify inefficiencies, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive continuous process improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Sales to communicate findings and recommendations
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve lab performance
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working in a laboratory environment with direct supervision of Lab Technicians, Test Engineers, or similar roles
- Proven experience establishing and maintaining mechanical lab standards
- Strong hands-on experience with mechanical product testing
- Demonstrated leadership ability in a structured, process-driven environment
- Excellent attention to detail and strong English communication skills
Preferred Experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in laboratory operations, quality assurance, or product testing
- Background in process improvement, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency
- Experience managing customer incident systems or product evaluation workflows
- This role is strictly focused on mechanical laboratory operations
- Travel requirement: approximately 5–10%, including occasional trips overseas (few weeks at a time)
Job Disclaimer:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Laboratory Supervisor
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Not every science degree automatically qualifies for STEM OPT. Cross-check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program list published by USCIS before applying to roles or requesting your DSO's extension recommendation.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
A Laboratory Supervisor role at a hospital, contract research organization, or industrial facility only qualifies if the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status before signing any offer letter.
Build your I-983 training plan around lab competencies
Your I-983 must detail specific laboratory supervision skills you'll develop, such as quality control oversight, safety compliance management, or staff training protocols. Vague training objectives get flagged during USCIS review, so align each goal to measurable lab outcomes.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Laboratories that have sponsored H-1B petitions for scientists or supervisors are already familiar with immigration compliance. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented DOL Labor Condition Application filings in life sciences, manufacturing, or clinical research settings.
Check prevailing wages for your specific lab setting
Laboratory Supervisor wages vary significantly between clinical labs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and university research facilities. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area before evaluating whether an offer supports future sponsorship.
Activate cap-gap protection before your OPT EAD expires
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. File the I-983 renewal with your DSO well before your EAD expiration to avoid any gap.
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Find Laboratory Supervisor JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Supervisor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Laboratory Supervisor positions typically fall under life sciences, chemistry, or biological science SOC codes that support STEM OPT eligibility. Confirm your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before requesting the extension recommendation.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a lab supervision role?
Your I-983 must describe the practical STEM skills you'll develop through the position, such as laboratory safety protocol management, quality assurance procedures, instrument calibration oversight, or team training in scientific methods. Generic descriptions aren't sufficient. Each learning objective should connect your STEM degree field to a specific supervisory responsibility you'll carry in the lab.
How do I find Laboratory Supervisor roles at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by E-Verify enrollment status, so you can focus your search on employers that already meet the STEM OPT requirement. You can also independently verify any employer's enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before submitting an application, which saves time and avoids offers you can't legally accept on STEM OPT.
Can I switch laboratory employers during my STEM OPT extension period?
Yes, but the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you must file an updated I-983 training plan with your DSO before starting work. There's a reporting requirement within five business days of any employer change. Your DSO updates your SEVIS record to reflect the new employer, and USCIS must be notified through that process.
What happens to my STEM OPT status if my H-1B petition is filed but not yet approved?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. You can continue working as a Laboratory Supervisor during this period without interruption, provided your employer maintains its E-Verify enrollment and your SEVIS record remains active.
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