TN Visa Laboratory Manager Jobs
Laboratory Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Scientific Technician/Technologist category when your credentials align with the role's technical scope. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens require consular processing. A bachelor's degree in a natural science or related field is the standard credential reviewers expect.
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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 as a Laboratory Manager
Align your credentials to USMCA categories
TN visa classification for Laboratory Managers depends on your degree field matching the lab's technical discipline, such as chemistry, biology, or microbiology. A general management degree rarely satisfies the Scientific Technician/Technologist credential requirement on its own.
Target employers with active lab compliance programs
Research facilities, hospital systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturers routinely sponsor TN visas because they already manage regulatory compliance infrastructure. These employers understand credential verification and are less likely to treat your TN sponsorship request as an unfamiliar process.
Request a support letter specifying your technical duties
Ask your prospective employer to detail the scientific work you'll perform, not just your managerial responsibilities. CBP officers assessing TN eligibility want to see technical oversight of lab operations, not general administrative management, described explicitly in the offer letter.
Use Migrate Mate to identify TN-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Laboratory Manager roles at employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with work visa sponsorship. Filtering by employer sponsorship experience saves you from spending time on companies unfamiliar with visa processes.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with complete documentation
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at a land port or airport without advance petition filing. Bring your degree transcripts, your offer letter detailing lab duties, and proof of Canadian citizenship. Missing any document means a same-day denial with no appeal option.
Clarify TN renewal timing before your first year ends
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals, but your employer must initiate renewal before your current period expires. Confirm your employer's internal HR timeline early so the process doesn't stall between lab operational cycles.
Laboratory Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Manager role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how your duties and credentials map to the USMCA's defined categories. Laboratory Managers with a bachelor's degree in a natural science who oversee technical lab operations typically qualify under the Scientific Technician/Technologist category. Roles where the position is primarily administrative management without hands-on scientific oversight face higher scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Laboratory Manager positions?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery, so Canadian citizens can secure status at the border on the day of entry if documentation is complete. H-1B visa requires employer petition filing months in advance, lottery selection, and USCIS processing. For Laboratory Managers with Canadian or Mexican citizenship and a qualifying science degree, TN is faster and far more predictable than the H-1B visa process.
What does the employer need to provide to support a TN application?
Your employer must issue a detailed offer letter describing the scientific and technical nature of your laboratory duties, your specific job title, your intended work location, and the duration of employment. The letter should also confirm your salary and state that the role qualifies under a recognized USMCA professional category. Generic offer letters citing only job title and start date are routinely questioned at ports of entry.
Where can I find Laboratory Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter by job title and sponsorship history so you're applying to employers who are already set up to support the process, rather than educating an HR team about TN visa requirements from scratch during your offer negotiation.
Can Mexican citizens obtain TN status for Laboratory Manager roles the same way Canadians can?
No. Mexican TN applicants must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, typically in Ciudad Juarez or Monterrey, rather than presenting at a port of entry. The consular process requires scheduling an appointment, submitting your DS-160, and attending an interview. Processing times vary by consulate and appointment availability, making advance planning more critical than for Canadian applicants.