Geneticist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Geneticist roles at U.S. research institutions, biotech firms, and clinical labs regularly sponsor H-1B visas because the specialty occupation requirement is straightforward to meet with a genetics degree. Most positions qualify for cap-exempt filing through university-affiliated employers. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsPenn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours wk
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel Jones at rjones7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
The Penn State Health Children's Hospital is offering an exciting physician opportunity for a Clinical Geneticist at our Hershey campus. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and the Division of Human Genetics, which is poised for an exciting period of growth.
What We're Offering:
- Rank commensurate with experience
- Participation in resident, fellow, and medical student education
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians and an outstanding array of cutting edge researchers at both the Hershey and University Park campuses
- Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the faculty of Penn State Health Department of Pediatrics
- Access to the resources of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), several advanced core research facilities, bio statistical support, Institute for Personalized Medicine, and the Pediatric Clinical Research Office with research coordinators and nurses
What We're Seeking:
- Interest in clinical genetics and metabolic disorders
- Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
- Medical Biochemical Genetics BC/BE is a plus.
- Outstanding patient care qualities
- A strong or growing track record of scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and quality improvement
- Vision and drive to work in state-of-the-art program
Compensation and Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
- Generous benefits including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice insurance
- CME allowance and time
- Vacation time, CME Time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave
Community:
- The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
- Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which afford exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg and other symphonies, museums, numerous theatre and music genres, and fine dining.
- For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
- Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
Interested candidates, please contact:
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours wk
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel Jones at rjones7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
The Penn State Health Children's Hospital is offering an exciting physician opportunity for a Clinical Geneticist at our Hershey campus. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and the Division of Human Genetics, which is poised for an exciting period of growth.
What We're Offering:
- Rank commensurate with experience
- Participation in resident, fellow, and medical student education
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians and an outstanding array of cutting edge researchers at both the Hershey and University Park campuses
- Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the faculty of Penn State Health Department of Pediatrics
- Access to the resources of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), several advanced core research facilities, bio statistical support, Institute for Personalized Medicine, and the Pediatric Clinical Research Office with research coordinators and nurses
What We're Seeking:
- Interest in clinical genetics and metabolic disorders
- Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
- Medical Biochemical Genetics BC/BE is a plus.
- Outstanding patient care qualities
- A strong or growing track record of scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and quality improvement
- Vision and drive to work in state-of-the-art program
Compensation and Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
- Generous benefits including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice insurance
- CME allowance and time
- Vacation time, CME Time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave
Community:
- The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
- Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which afford exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg and other symphonies, museums, numerous theatre and music genres, and fine dining.
- For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
- Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
Interested candidates, please contact:
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Geneticist Jobs
Verify your SOC code before applying
Geneticist roles map to SOC 19-1029 in the DOL classification system. Confirm the employer's LCA uses the correct code, since miscoded applications can trigger prevailing wage disputes and delay your H-1B filing.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research institutes, and government labs can file your H-1B any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Many genetics positions at academic medical centers qualify, so prioritize these over commercial biotech if lottery timing is a constraint.
Document your degree equivalency early
If your genetics degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before job searching. Employers filing your LCA need to confirm the degree meets specialty occupation standards, and delays here stall the whole process.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific work location and SOC code before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage level, and underpaid offers can fail certification or expose the employer to back-pay liability.
File your H-1B petition through Migrate Mate
Once you have a signed offer, Migrate Mate handles the LCA filing with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, flagging any specialty occupation documentation gaps specific to genetics roles before submission.
Prepare a specialty occupation support letter
USCIS scrutinizes genetics roles where job duties overlap with general biology positions. Ask your employer to draft a detailed support letter linking your specific duties, like variant interpretation or CRISPR protocol design, directly to your degree field to preempt a Request for Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Geneticist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats geneticist positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in genetics, molecular biology, or a closely related field. The stronger your job description ties specific duties, such as genomic sequencing analysis or genetic counseling protocol development, to that degree requirement, the cleaner the specialty occupation determination will be.
Can a Geneticist avoid the H-1B lottery?
If your employer is a university, university-affiliated research center, or qualifying nonprofit research organization, yes. These entities are cap-exempt, meaning USCIS accepts petitions year-round with no lottery involvement. Many genetics roles in academic medicine and government-funded labs fall into this category, making them especially attractive for candidates who can't afford to wait on lottery selection.
What degree does an employer need to sponsor a Geneticist?
Most H-1B sponsoring employers require a master's or doctorate in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, or biochemistry for research-track positions. Clinical genetics roles tied to diagnostic labs sometimes accept a bachelor's degree plus relevant certifications, but the LCA must demonstrate the minimum degree requirement is genuinely tied to the role's duties, not just listed as preferred.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a Geneticist role?
Standard processing runs several months from LCA certification through USCIS adjudication. Premium processing, available for an additional USCIS fee, reduces the USCIS decision window to 15 business days and is common in genetics hiring where start dates are tied to grant cycles or lab opening schedules. Cap-exempt employers can file any time, removing the April 1 registration dependency.
Where can I find Geneticist jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists geneticist roles where employers have active H-1B filing history, so you can filter specifically for positions at cap-exempt research institutions or biotech firms with documented sponsorship records. Searching by sponsorship history rather than employer self-reporting gives you a more reliable signal about which employers will actually move forward with your petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Geneticist jobs?
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.