Histotechnologist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Histotechnologist jobs in the U.S. attract international candidates with strong laboratory credentials, but sponsorship depends on employers filing an H-1B visa petition or pursuing PERM labor certification. Roles in hospital pathology departments and reference labs are the most active sponsors, and your HT or HTL certification directly strengthens the specialty occupation case.
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Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pay range: $30.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
- Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
- Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
- Ensure proper tissue processing.
- Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
- Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
- Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
- Perform all special stain procedures.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
- May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
- May perform IHC testing.
- Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Job Requirements
- AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience
- 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician
- Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
Histotechnologist I
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pay range: $30.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
- Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
- Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
- Ensure proper tissue processing.
- Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
- Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
- Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
- Perform all special stain procedures.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
- May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
- May perform IHC testing.
- Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Job Requirements
- AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience
- 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician
- Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Histotechnologist Jobs
Align your certification before applying
ASCP certification as an HT or HTL is not legally required for H-1B approval, but employers routinely list it as a minimum requirement. Without it, your specialty occupation argument weakens and recruiters screening credentials will pass you over before sponsorship ever comes up.
Target hospital systems over reference labs
Large hospital networks with in-house pathology departments sponsor more consistently than commercial reference labs, which often classify histotechnologist roles as seasonal or contract. Full-time permanent openings inside hospitals are what PERM labor certification requires, so filter your search accordingly.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Find histotechnologist roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with confirmed LCA filing history for laboratory and pathology positions. That filing history tells you which employers have already committed to the sponsorship process, not just indicated openness to it.
Request the prevailing wage tier during offer negotiation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for histotechnologist roles in your target city before you receive an offer. Knowing whether the employer is offering Level I or Level II wages lets you spot underpayment that could jeopardize LCA certification.
Clarify PERM versus H-1B timing with HR
Some pathology employers sponsor green cards via PERM rather than H-1B, which affects your timeline by years. Ask HR directly whether they file H-1B petitions annually or only sponsor through PERM, so you're not waiting for a lottery slot that the employer never enters.
Verify your foreign credential equivalency early
If your histotechnology training was completed outside the U.S., get a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you start applying. Employers and USCIS both need to see that your foreign degree meets the U.S. bachelor's degree standard for specialty occupation classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a histotechnologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally needs at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like biomedical science, clinical laboratory science, or biology. Employers who list a general high school diploma plus HT certification as sufficient may struggle to meet the specialty occupation threshold, so the job description wording matters significantly.
What visa pathways are realistically available for histotechnologists seeking U.S. sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path, though it's subject to an annual cap and lottery. Employers can also sponsor permanent residence through the EB-3 skilled worker green card category via PERM labor certification, which suits histotechnologists with two or more years of experience. Some academic medical centers also use J-1 visa exchange visitor programs, though those come with a two-year home-residency requirement.
How do I find histotechnologist employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for laboratory and pathology roles, so you can see which organizations have already gone through the sponsorship process for positions like yours. That's more reliable than simply asking employers during cold outreach whether they sponsor, since many HR departments don't know their own filing history.
Does ASCP certification improve my chances of getting visa sponsorship?
Yes, in a practical sense. While ASCP HT or HTL certification doesn't legally change the USCIS specialty occupation analysis, it makes employers far more willing to initiate sponsorship. It also strengthens the employer's ability to justify that the role requires specialized knowledge, which supports the H-1B petition. Many hospital credentialing requirements make it effectively mandatory regardless of visa status.
Can a histotechnologist on OPT or STEM OPT get sponsored for an H-1B?
Yes. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field like biomedical science or clinical laboratory science, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months of OPT, giving you more time to go through the H-1B lottery cycle. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize STEM OPT, and your role must directly relate to your degree's CIP code.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Histotechnologist 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.