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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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center
Position Overview:
Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Note: Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of license - either a CLS - Generalist or one of the limited CLS license (e.g. Clinical Chemist Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist).
Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
Education:
- [Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma]
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related science
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
- Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.
- Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:
- 1) Fluctuations in volume.
- 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
- 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs.
- 4) STAT test orders.
- 5) Specimen integrity issues.
- 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $68.50 to $85.62 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center
Position Overview:
Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Note: Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of license - either a CLS - Generalist or one of the limited CLS license (e.g. Clinical Chemist Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist).
Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
Education:
- [Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma]
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related science
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
- Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.
- Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:
- 1) Fluctuations in volume.
- 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
- 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs.
- 4) STAT test orders.
- 5) Specimen integrity issues.
- 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $68.50 to $85.62 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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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 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, 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.
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