TN Visa Pathologist Jobs
Pathologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, making this one of the most straightforward paths for Canadian and Mexican physicians with diagnostic specialization. Employers file directly with CBP or USCIS, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians. Board certification and a U.S. medical license are standard employer requirements.
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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Position overview
The Clinical Chemistry Service in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at MSK is seeking an outstanding clinical chemist or clinical pathologist at the level of Assistant, Associate or Attending. The MSK Clinical Chemistry Service represents one of the largest clinical chemistry units in the United States dedicated to the care of cancer patients. The laboratory system is harmonized across four sites within Manhattan, and six regional sites located in New Jersey, Westchester, and Long Island. Experience in informatics, mass spectrometry, molecular testing, toxicology, immunoassays, and automated chemistry is desirable.
Key responsibilities
- Clinical and Administrative:
- Sign out in the protein immunology area (electrophoresis and immunofixation).
- Maintenance of compliance with regulatory mandates as a director or assistant director of core laboratories, point of care testing or other specialty areas.
- Consultation with health care providers and multidisciplinary disease management teams on laboratory testing to support the management of cancer patients.
- Research:
- Development of a productive research program with publications in high quality, peer-reviewed scientific journals with extramural or industry grant funding.
- Expertise in translational assay development for clinical and cancer biomarkers.
- Teaching:
- Training pathology residents, students, clinical fellows, laboratory technologists and supervisors through lectures, clinical supervision and mentorship.
- Leadership of a COMACC accredited clinical chemistry fellowship program through didactic sessions and mentorship of trainees.
Qualified candidates must have
- A PhD, MD or DO and board certification by the American Board of Pathology or American Board of Clinical Chemistry.
- A minimum of five years of experience running high volume, high complexity clinical laboratories.
- A strong record of academic accomplishments.
Application Instructions
Please send a CV and letter outlining your interest to:
Kojo Elenitoba-Johnson, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Pathology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Email: ramkisss@mskcc.org
Salary Range: $180,000 - $507,000
Physician compensation is based on multiple variables. This range represents annual salary only and does not include supplemental performance-based pay or any one-time payments that eligible candidates may be offered at the time of hire.
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Position overview
The Clinical Chemistry Service in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at MSK is seeking an outstanding clinical chemist or clinical pathologist at the level of Assistant, Associate or Attending. The MSK Clinical Chemistry Service represents one of the largest clinical chemistry units in the United States dedicated to the care of cancer patients. The laboratory system is harmonized across four sites within Manhattan, and six regional sites located in New Jersey, Westchester, and Long Island. Experience in informatics, mass spectrometry, molecular testing, toxicology, immunoassays, and automated chemistry is desirable.
Key responsibilities
- Clinical and Administrative:
- Sign out in the protein immunology area (electrophoresis and immunofixation).
- Maintenance of compliance with regulatory mandates as a director or assistant director of core laboratories, point of care testing or other specialty areas.
- Consultation with health care providers and multidisciplinary disease management teams on laboratory testing to support the management of cancer patients.
- Research:
- Development of a productive research program with publications in high quality, peer-reviewed scientific journals with extramural or industry grant funding.
- Expertise in translational assay development for clinical and cancer biomarkers.
- Teaching:
- Training pathology residents, students, clinical fellows, laboratory technologists and supervisors through lectures, clinical supervision and mentorship.
- Leadership of a COMACC accredited clinical chemistry fellowship program through didactic sessions and mentorship of trainees.
Qualified candidates must have
- A PhD, MD or DO and board certification by the American Board of Pathology or American Board of Clinical Chemistry.
- A minimum of five years of experience running high volume, high complexity clinical laboratories.
- A strong record of academic accomplishments.
Application Instructions
Please send a CV and letter outlining your interest to:
Kojo Elenitoba-Johnson, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Pathology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Email: ramkisss@mskcc.org
Salary Range: $180,000 - $507,000
Physician compensation is based on multiple variables. This range represents annual salary only and does not include supplemental performance-based pay or any one-time payments that eligible candidates may be offered at the time of hire.
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Pathologist
Verify your credentials before applying
TN visa classification for pathologists requires a medical degree plus a valid U.S. state medical license. Confirm your licensing board accepts your foreign credentials before contacting employers, since an unlicensed applicant can't receive a TN offer letter.
Target hospitals with pathology fellowship programs
Academic medical centers and large health systems with pathology fellowship programs file TN petitions regularly. Their in-house legal teams understand the documentation requirements, so you spend less time educating the employer and more time negotiating the role.
Search TN-sponsored pathologist jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter pathologist openings by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. It surfaces roles where the hiring team already understands the process, cutting out the back-and-forth over whether sponsorship is available.
Clarify subspecialty classification before the offer
Forensic, neuropathology, and cytopathology subspecialties all fall under the USMCA physician category, but your offer letter must describe duties matching your specific subspecialty and training. A mismatch between title and duties description is a common CBP rejection trigger.
Request a support letter from your state medical board
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate benefit from submitting a letter from their state medical board confirming licensure status alongside the USMCA TN application. Consular officers in Ciudad de Mexico and Monterrey frequently request supplemental license documentation.
Prepare for premium processing if your start date is fixed
If you're filing Form I-129 by mail rather than at a port of entry, USCIS standard processing can run several months. Request premium processing from your employer at the offer stage so the 15-business-day adjudication window aligns with your hospital credentialing timeline.
Pathologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does pathologist qualify as a TN visa profession under USMCA?
Yes. Pathologists qualify under the physician category listed in USMCA Appendix 2 for TN visa classification. The role must involve diagnosing disease through examination of tissue, cells, or body fluids. A medical degree from an accredited institution and a valid U.S. state medical license are both required for the employer's support letter and CBP or USCIS adjudication.
How does TN compare to H-1B for pathologists seeking U.S. jobs?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery, so a qualified pathologist with a U.S. license can receive employer sponsorship and start work without waiting for a random selection. H-1B visa requires surviving the lottery before the petition is even adjudicated. TN petitions for Canadians are also approved at the port of entry, sometimes same-day, while H-1B approvals follow USCIS processing timelines.
Can Mexican pathologists apply for TN at a U.S. port of entry?
No. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than a port of entry. The consulate in Ciudad de Mexico and Monterrey both process TN applications, but wait times and document requirements differ. Mexican pathologists should confirm their state medical license and diploma are notarized and translated before the consular interview appointment.
Where can I find pathologist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search pathologist roles filtered by employers with confirmed TN visa sponsorship history. This matters because many hospital systems post positions without specifying visa support, and filtering by sponsorship willingness up front avoids wasted applications to employers unfamiliar with TN classification for physicians.
How long does TN visa sponsorship take for a pathologist role?
Canadian pathologists applying at a port of entry can receive same-day approval with a complete package, including the offer letter, medical degree, and license documentation. Petitions filed on Form I-129 by mail follow USCIS standard processing, which can take several months, or 15 business days under premium processing. Mexican nationals should account for consular appointment availability, which varies by location and time of year.