TN Visa Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs
Medical Laboratory Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican citizens, with no lottery and no cap for Canadians. Employers typically require ASCP or AMT certification alongside your degree. Processing at the Canadian border is same-day for most applicants.
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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 Medical Laboratory Technician
Verify your certification meets TN requirements
TN visa approval for Medical Laboratory Technician roles depends on holding a qualifying credential like ASCP or AMT certification. Confirm your specific credential aligns with what CBP officers recognize before submitting any job applications.
Target hospital systems with established TN pipelines
Large hospital networks and reference laboratories file TN petitions regularly and have HR teams familiar with the process. Smaller clinics often lack the infrastructure to sponsor international professionals, making them a slower path to an offer.
Get your job offer letter to cover specialty occupation language
CBP officers review the offer letter at the port of entry, not an attorney. Make sure your employer describes the role using degree-required language tied to laboratory science, not a general healthcare or technician description that could raise classification questions.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring TN visas
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who may not be experienced with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Medical Laboratory Technician roles by employers with recent visa filings, narrowing your search to realistic opportunities from the start.
Prepare for the Mexican TN allocation limit early
Mexican citizens face a 5,500 annual cap on TN visas, unlike Canadians who have no numerical limit. File as early in the fiscal year as possible and confirm with your employer that they can move quickly once you have a signed offer.
Bring complete documentation to the port of entry
Canadian applicants can obtain TN status directly at the border without consular processing. Bring your degree transcripts, credential certificate, the signed offer letter, and any state licensure documentation to avoid a CBP referral that delays your start date.
Medical Laboratory Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Laboratory Technician qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Medical Laboratory Technician is a listed occupation under the USMCA TN visa category for both Canadian and Mexican citizens. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent credential in medical laboratory science or a related field, and you must hold that qualifying degree or a recognized certification such as ASCP or AMT.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Medical Laboratory Technician roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadians, making it far more predictable than the H-1B visa. Canadian applicants can get TN status approved at the port of entry the same day, while H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance and selection by random draw. For Medical Laboratory Technicians who qualify under USMCA, TN is the faster and more reliable path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter that describes the position as requiring a degree in a relevant scientific field, confirms the professional nature of the role, and states your intended duration of employment. They do not file a separate petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants, but the letter must be detailed enough to satisfy CBP at the port of entry.
Where can I find Medical Laboratory Technician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. Rather than filtering through general job listings where sponsorship is rarely disclosed, Migrate Mate surfaces Medical Laboratory Technician roles tied to employers with recent visa filings, so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to result in an offer and a straightforward sponsorship process.
Can I switch employers while working in the U.S. on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting work for the new employer. For Canadian citizens, that means returning to a port of entry with a new offer letter from the new employer. For Mexican citizens, it requires a new visa through a consulate. TN status is employer-specific, so your current authorization does not carry over automatically.