Medical Laboratory Scientist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California hosts some of the largest healthcare systems in the country, including Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCLA Health, all of which have sponsored visas for medical laboratory scientists. Demand is concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, driven by a dense network of academic medical centers, research hospitals, and public health laboratories.
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Get Access To All JobsFacility Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
Req ID 557509 Post Date 08/05/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
Essential Functions
- Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
- Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner.
- Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
- Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
- Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
- Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation. Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $45.00-$53.80/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred.
Experience
- 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.
Facility Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
Req ID 557509 Post Date 08/05/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
Essential Functions
- Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
- Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner.
- Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
- Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
- Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
- Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation. Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $45.00-$53.80/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred.
Experience
- 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Roles in California
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Which companies sponsor visas for medical laboratory scientists in California?
Large integrated health systems are the most active sponsors. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Stanford Health Care, and UCSF Medical Center have all filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications for laboratory scientist roles. Academic medical centers and reference laboratory networks, including those affiliated with UC campuses, tend to sponsor more consistently than smaller independent clinics or community hospitals.
Which visa types are most common for medical laboratory scientist roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for medical laboratory scientists, since the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a closely related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Some employers also sponsor EB-3 immigrant visas for permanent residency. Candidates from Australia may qualify for the E-3 visa, and Canadian or Mexican nationals should explore the TN visa under the USMCA.
Which cities in California have the most medical laboratory scientist sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the Bay Area account for the largest share of sponsorship activity, reflecting their concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers. Sacramento has a growing cluster driven by state government health facilities and UC Davis Health. San Diego also generates consistent demand, supported by a strong biomedical research sector and hospitals affiliated with UC San Diego Health.
How to find medical laboratory scientist visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles that offer visa sponsorship, so you can browse medical laboratory scientist positions in California without sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. The platform is designed for international candidates, making it easier to identify health systems and reference labs in California that have an established history of sponsoring work visas for this role.
Are there state-specific requirements medical laboratory scientists should know before applying in California?
California requires medical laboratory scientists to hold a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the California Department of Public Health. Securing this license typically requires passing the California CLS examination, and the process can take several months. Employers sponsoring international candidates generally expect licensure to be completed before or shortly after starting work, so beginning the application process early is important.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical laboratory scientist jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.