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Principal Clinical Molecular Geneticist
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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 your 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. • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. Position Overview As a member of the PreventionGenetics team, you will help lead and advance our clinical molecular genetics services while working within Abbott’s broader cancer diagnostics organization. The Principal Clinical Molecular Geneticist reviews clinical DNA test data and test reports. This position maintains a Portfolio of clinical DNA sequencing tests and cultivates expertise in a subspecialty of genetic disease. The Principal Clinical Molecular Geneticist serves as a thought leader among the geneticist team, guiding process improvements and consulting on challenging cases. Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: • Review genetic testing data, conduct troubleshooting when necessary, review the scientific literature, interpret genetic variants, write/edit genetic test reports, and sign out laboratory test results for tests performed. • Curate gene panels to include comprehensive gene lists supported by scientific literature. • Coordinate and lead process improvement projects to drive cost savings, efficiencies, and productivity. • Troubleshoot technical problems, with the aid of technical staff, and ensure remedial action is taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s performance standards. • Serve as an exception handler and expert resource for colleagues regarding complex cases. • Participate in the selection of test methodology and take initiative to improve systems, processes, and procedures to drive quality in daily production. • Demonstrate the ability to develop and coach others. • Provide leadership by promoting communication and collaboration, proactively supporting employee development initiatives, promoting cross-functional collaboration and teamwork, and aiding in conflict resolution. • Ability to manage confidential information. • Effectively communicate cross-functionally to all levels within the company. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by using appropriate interpersonal skills. • Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, health care providers, and vendors, including representing the company at conferences. • Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and in project team situations. • Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), practices, and applicable professional, Federal, State, and local regulations and assure that the laboratory is in compliance. • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. • Ability to act with an inclusion mi