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Laboratory professionals including chemists, microbiologists, and medical technologists can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA without entering the H-1B lottery. Canadian citizens can apply directly at the border; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A qualifying job offer and degree in a relevant science field are your starting requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsMedical Laboratory Scientist I - Roanoke, VA, Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with rotational weekends
This position is for Transfusion Services
Relocation assistance will be considered
Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!
Pay range: $24.03 - $39.65 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Roanoke, VA, Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with rotational weekends
This position is for Transfusion Services
Relocation assistance will be considered
Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!
Pay range: $24.03 - $39.65 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Laboratory
Match your degree to the exact role
TN visa eligibility for laboratory positions depends on your specific degree field aligning with the job title. A biochemistry degree supporting a microbiology analyst role needs explicit connection in your offer letter. Generic science degrees without clear role alignment get flagged at the border.
Request a detailed support letter
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your laboratory duties in specialty-occupation language, not generic job description language. Ask for it to reference your degree field, the specific techniques you'll use, and why the role requires your level of education.
Target labs with prior TN hiring experience
Pharmaceutical companies, university research labs, and large clinical diagnostics employers have established TN sponsorship workflows. A hiring manager who has processed TN letters before will understand the offer letter requirements and won't treat your request as a liability.
Search for TN-sponsored laboratory openings with Migrate Mate
Finding employers actively open to TN sponsorship for laboratory roles takes more than a keyword search. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Canadian and Mexican professionals and surface labs already familiar with USMCA hiring requirements.
Prepare Canadian credential recognition documents early
If your laboratory credential was issued by a Canadian province rather than a federal body, bring documentation confirming it is recognized as equivalent to the U.S. standard. CBP officers at land ports sometimes request additional evidence for provincially regulated science credentials.
Understand how your TN status affects lab licensure
Some laboratory roles in clinical settings require state licensure through CLIA-regulated categories. Confirm your TN status is compatible with your state's licensure pathway before accepting an offer, since certain state boards require specific visa statuses for license applications.
Laboratory TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which laboratory job titles qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
The TN visa covers laboratory roles that fall under recognized USMCA occupational categories including chemist, biologist, microbiologist, biochemist, and medical technologist. The job title in your offer letter must align with one of these categories and your duties must match. Titles like lab assistant or lab technician typically do not qualify unless the role requires and the candidate holds a relevant bachelor's degree or higher.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for laboratory professionals?
For Canadian and Mexican laboratory professionals, TN has significant practical advantages over H-1B. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no waiting period. Canadians can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day with a qualifying offer letter. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with a roughly 25 percent selection rate and a minimum six-month wait before work can begin.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship for a laboratory role from inside the United States?
Mexican citizens cannot obtain initial TN status at the border the way Canadians can. You must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, which requires scheduling a visa appointment. If you are already inside the United States on another nonimmigrant status, you may be able to change status to TN through USCIS without leaving, though consular processing is typically faster for Mexicans.
How do I find laboratory employers who already sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles in the United States. Rather than guessing which labs are open to USMCA hiring, you can search roles filtered by TN eligibility and connect with employers who already understand the sponsorship process. This is especially useful in competitive laboratory markets where not all postings disclose visa sponsorship status.
Does my Canadian provincial laboratory certification qualify me for TN status?
CBP does not require U.S. licensure for TN approval, but your credential must demonstrate you meet the educational standard for the role. A provincial certification paired with a bachelor's degree in a relevant science field is generally sufficient. If your credential is issued by a provincial regulator rather than a national body, bring supporting documentation showing the credential's equivalency to U.S. standards to avoid delays at the port of entry.