Laboratory Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's laboratory sector spans medical device manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, food science, and academic research, with major employers including Mayo Clinic, 3M, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and the University of Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro and Rochester are the primary hiring hubs for laboratory professionals seeking visa sponsorship in this state.
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Fairview is looking for a Casual Medical Laboratory Technician for the Northeast Clinic Laboratories (0.01 FTE). Primary sites are: M Health Fairview Clinic - North Branch, M Health Fairview Clinic - Wyoming, M Health Fairview Clinic - Hugo, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Chisago City, with opportunities if desired at M Health Fairview Clinic - Blaine, M Health Fairview Clinic - Stillwater, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Vadnais Heights. Shifts are 8 hours in length and will vary with starting times beginning at 6:30am and shifts ending at 8:30pm. This position does not have a scheduled weekend shift.
Staff that travel between clinics are compensated with mileage reimbursement, as well as additional $3/hour float pay when travelling to applicable locations.
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The MLT performs waived or moderate complexity testing following standard operating procedures (SOP), correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. The MLT may also be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provide results as appropriate. The MLT works independently under general supervision.
Responsibilities
- Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing and report results.
- Collects and processes biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Properly verifies patient identity.
- Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
- Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
- Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement.
- Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing:
- Performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88 according to SOP in an efficient, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, EKG.
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
- Performs and documents maintenance procedures plus maintains adequate supplies.
- Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them:
- Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations. Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues.
- Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
- Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention:
- Determines if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
- Correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise and other conditions affecting test results.
- Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results.
- Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver.
- Obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic or methodologic).
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs:
- Documents deviations and actions taken.
- Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
- Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels.
- Takes action to resolve issues and consults with supervisor as needed.
- Participates in the lab Performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results, and implementing action step recommendations.
- Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.
- Orients and mentors new employees and students:
- Orients individuals in routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems.
- Checks work prior to release.
- Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
- Reports progress and problems to supervisor/manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes to qualify as moderate complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA’ 88.
- Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
- Associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry; Transcript must be provided. or
- Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and an associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry. Transcript must be provided.
- Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. • ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, or AAB – MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) within 1 Year
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
QUALIFICATIONS
$27.88 - $39.36 Hourly
INTRODUCTION
Fairview is looking for a Casual Medical Laboratory Technician for the Northeast Clinic Laboratories (0.01 FTE). Primary sites are: M Health Fairview Clinic - North Branch, M Health Fairview Clinic - Wyoming, M Health Fairview Clinic - Hugo, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Chisago City, with opportunities if desired at M Health Fairview Clinic - Blaine, M Health Fairview Clinic - Stillwater, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Vadnais Heights. Shifts are 8 hours in length and will vary with starting times beginning at 6:30am and shifts ending at 8:30pm. This position does not have a scheduled weekend shift.
Staff that travel between clinics are compensated with mileage reimbursement, as well as additional $3/hour float pay when travelling to applicable locations.
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The MLT performs waived or moderate complexity testing following standard operating procedures (SOP), correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. The MLT may also be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provide results as appropriate. The MLT works independently under general supervision.
Responsibilities
- Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing and report results.
- Collects and processes biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Properly verifies patient identity.
- Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
- Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
- Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement.
- Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing:
- Performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88 according to SOP in an efficient, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, EKG.
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
- Performs and documents maintenance procedures plus maintains adequate supplies.
- Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them:
- Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations. Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues.
- Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
- Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention:
- Determines if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
- Correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise and other conditions affecting test results.
- Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results.
- Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver.
- Obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic or methodologic).
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs:
- Documents deviations and actions taken.
- Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
- Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels.
- Takes action to resolve issues and consults with supervisor as needed.
- Participates in the lab Performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results, and implementing action step recommendations.
- Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.
- Orients and mentors new employees and students:
- Orients individuals in routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems.
- Checks work prior to release.
- Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
- Reports progress and problems to supervisor/manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes to qualify as moderate complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA’ 88.
- Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
- Associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry; Transcript must be provided. or
- Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and an associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry. Transcript must be provided.
- Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. • ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, or AAB – MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) within 1 Year
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
QUALIFICATIONS
$27.88 - $39.36 Hourly
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Which companies sponsor visas for laboratory professionals in Minnesota?
Minnesota has a strong concentration of employers with established visa sponsorship histories for laboratory roles. Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota regularly sponsor researchers and lab scientists. Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and 3M have sponsored laboratory and research positions through H-1B visa filings documented in Department of Labor disclosure data. Cargill and General Mills also appear in sponsorship records for food science and analytical laboratory roles.
Which visa types are most common for laboratory roles in Minnesota?
The H-1B is the most common visa for laboratory scientists, research associates, and clinical lab professionals in Minnesota, as most roles requiring a specialized degree qualify as specialty occupations. Academic and research institutions like the University of Minnesota also use J-1 visas for postdoctoral researchers and exchange scientists. Candidates with extraordinary research credentials may be eligible for the O-1A or EB-1A immigrant pathways.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most laboratory sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area accounts for the largest share of laboratory sponsorship jobs in Minnesota, driven by the medical device corridor, university research activity, and corporate R&D facilities. Rochester is the second most significant hub, anchored almost entirely by Mayo Clinic and its affiliated research operations. Smaller concentrations exist in Duluth, where the University of Minnesota Medical School and St. Luke's hospital system maintain research programs.
How to find laboratory visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters laboratory jobs in Minnesota specifically to roles from employers with documented visa sponsorship activity, saving you from manually screening positions that won't support an international hire. You can search by laboratory specialty, location within Minnesota, and visa type. Given the concentration of opportunities in the Twin Cities and Rochester, filtering by city on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to employers actively hiring in those markets.
Are there any state-specific considerations for laboratory professionals seeking sponsorship in Minnesota?
Minnesota's medical device and biopharmaceutical sectors are among the most concentrated in the country, which means laboratory roles here often require specialized credentials in life sciences, chemistry, or biomedical engineering. Employers sponsoring through the H-1B must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements specific to Minnesota metro areas, which are set separately for Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Rochester. University of Minnesota graduates in STEM fields on OPT have a natural pipeline into local research and industry lab positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored laboratory jobs in Minnesota?
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.