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Senior Clinical Scientist
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “SENIOR SCIENTIST II, R&D” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in IL: $96k–$111k, median $104k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Abbott Laboratories
The US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. Main Purpose Of The Role This role is based out of Sylmar, CA and is an ONSITE role. The Senior Clinical Scientist is responsible for performing data management tasks within defined established processes throughout the life cycle of the study Including startup, conduct and reporting phases. They are also responsible for the development, maintenance and training of peers in the applicable processes. This role is critical to the successful collection, reporting and analysis of clinical trial data as well as the mentorship of junior team members. Main Responsibilities • Assist in translation of clinical study requirements into trial Casebook. • Develop edit check specifications for the automated cleaning of datata Management practices and procedures (SOPs, Work Instructions), including identifying and recommending solutions for technology issues. • Conduct user acceptance testing of study databases, reports, study notifications and database customizations • Develop study specific data listings. • Identify opportunities for improvement and proposed solutions, develop procedures and train to new processes. • Mentor junior team members in the roles and responsibilities of the Clinical Data Management Analyst. • Qualifications: Education: • Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience/Background • Minimum 5 years in clinical or medical or research setting. • Education and work experience in computer science, life sciences or technical field. • Expert in data collection best practices for clinical trials. • Expert knowledge of global clinical operations. • Expert in the use of SQL to query data sets based on defined parameters. • Intermediate to advanced therapy specific knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, therapy and device. Intermediate to advanced medical knowledge related to common medical histories, medical terminology, diagnostics (imaging, laboratory), and medications (class, dose, route). • Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) or equivalent. Apply Now * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you b