STEM OPT Laboratory Technician Jobs
Laboratory Technician roles in clinical, environmental, and research settings qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension start date.
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Salary Range (Hourly): $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
SUMMARY: Assistance in various area of laboratory operation for gas and hydrocarbon liquids testing in accordance with business needs of the Branch and Region, and in conformance with the Company’s Quality Management System.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following - also other duties may be assigned.
- Receive the samples submitted for testing by login pertinent information into LIMS system.
- Report analytical results to the customers; interact with customers via email or phone when required.
- Perform analytical testing (GC, RVP, molecular weight, density, distillation etc.) in accordance to standardized methodologies (GPA, ASTM) utilized by the laboratory.
- Help with maintaining all laboratory equipment in a good working condition. When required, perform routine maintenance.
- Respect and dutifully follow laboratory safety practices.
- Adhere to professionalism and to the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction.
- Perform other assigned duties like cylinder cleaning, cylinders preparation for shipping, general laboratory housekeeping duties.
- Carry out the above responsibilities, and other, which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must have experience working in laboratory setup, preferably with GC instruments
- College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Life Science.
- Minimum two years laboratory experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to properly interpret technical reports related to chemicals and their properties. Ability to interpret scientific formulas.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to understand and adhere to the required turnaround commitment. Proper attention to detailed record keeping.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with explosive material and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock.
At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Here's a breakdown of what we provide:
Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Parental Paid Time Leave up to 10 weeks for newborn baby.
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts
Laboratory Technician – Torrance, CA
Salary Range (Hourly): $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
SUMMARY: Assistance in various area of laboratory operation for gas and hydrocarbon liquids testing in accordance with business needs of the Branch and Region, and in conformance with the Company’s Quality Management System.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following - also other duties may be assigned.
- Receive the samples submitted for testing by login pertinent information into LIMS system.
- Report analytical results to the customers; interact with customers via email or phone when required.
- Perform analytical testing (GC, RVP, molecular weight, density, distillation etc.) in accordance to standardized methodologies (GPA, ASTM) utilized by the laboratory.
- Help with maintaining all laboratory equipment in a good working condition. When required, perform routine maintenance.
- Respect and dutifully follow laboratory safety practices.
- Adhere to professionalism and to the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction.
- Perform other assigned duties like cylinder cleaning, cylinders preparation for shipping, general laboratory housekeeping duties.
- Carry out the above responsibilities, and other, which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must have experience working in laboratory setup, preferably with GC instruments
- College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Life Science.
- Minimum two years laboratory experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to properly interpret technical reports related to chemicals and their properties. Ability to interpret scientific formulas.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to understand and adhere to the required turnaround commitment. Proper attention to detailed record keeping.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with explosive material and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock.
At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Here's a breakdown of what we provide:
Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Parental Paid Time Leave up to 10 weeks for newborn baby.
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Laboratory Technician
Confirm your CIP code covers lab work
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an eligible STEM field. Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and clinical laboratory science codes qualify. Your DSO can verify this before you apply for the extension.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your hiring manager or HR contact to confirm E-Verify participation during the offer stage, not after. Employers can look up their own company ID in the E-Verify system, and you can request written confirmation before signing.
Target labs inside E-Verify-registered institutions
Hospital systems, accredited reference labs, and federally funded research centers are typically required to maintain E-Verify enrollment. Targeting these settings narrows your search to employers who already meet the STEM OPT employer requirement.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific lab competencies
Your training plan must list concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. Include techniques like PCR, ELISA, or mass spectrometry analysis that directly connect to your academic coursework and demonstrate degree-to-role alignment.
Search Migrate Mate for labs with active STEM OPT history
Filter by Laboratory Technician roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring OPT students. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to labs that have never sponsored STEM OPT workers.
Request offer letters that specify your exact start date
Your STEM OPT application to USCIS requires a firm employment start date on the I-765. If your offer letter uses vague language like 'contingent on clearance,' ask HR to issue an updated letter with a confirmed date before your DSO recommends the extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in an eligible STEM field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or clinical laboratory science and the role directly applies that training. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. USCIS evaluates whether the position is commensurate with your degree, so your I-983 training plan must draw a clear line between your coursework and your lab duties.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask HR directly and request written confirmation of the company's E-Verify employer ID. Employers enrolled in E-Verify can provide this from their E-Verify account. Without confirmed enrollment, your DSO cannot recommend the STEM OPT extension and USCIS will not approve your I-765. Verify this before you sign an offer, not after. You can find STEM OPT-ready employers with E-Verify enrollment on Migrate Mate.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a lab technician position?
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just a job description. For laboratory technician roles, include techniques you'll develop, such as sample preparation, instrument calibration, or data analysis methods, and explain how each connects to your academic training. Both you and your supervisor sign the plan, and your DSO reviews it before submitting your extension application to USCIS.
Can I work as a laboratory technician during the cap-gap period?
Yes, if your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires and USCIS receives it by the cap filing deadline, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue in your laboratory technician role during this period without interruption, provided your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment and your status remains otherwise valid.
What STEM degree fields support a Laboratory Technician STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, clinical laboratory science, environmental science, and related STEM fields typically support a laboratory technician extension. The relevant CIP codes are published by the Department of Homeland Security. Your DSO has access to the full eligible CIP code list and can confirm whether your specific degree program qualifies before you begin the extension application process.