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Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - 2nd Shift
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States > Madison : 650 Forward Dr
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: Position Overview The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpreting and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, assisting Laboratory Leadership with advanced laboratory duties, and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will continually display excellent initiative in all aspects of their work, contribute to projects and discussions in addition to daily laboratory testing and consistently performing to high standards. Leadership is demonstrated in technical troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and processes as well as laboratory quality improvements, health and safety, and training of laboratory staff. Shift: Tues - Fri, 2p-1130p Essential Duties include but are not limited to : • Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures with minimal supervision. • Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures. • Identify potential problems, determine potential solutions, and take appropriate action in order to maintain a high level of quality in test processes and results. • Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks. • Participate in research, validation, and/or implementation of new procedures and/or technologies. • Maintain stringent standards for quality, by identifying, investigating, correcting, and documenting any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution. • Determine appropriate time allocation between daily test processing needs and project needs in a high quality, efficient and effective manner with minimal direction. • Demonstrate and maintain effective communication with internal employees, managers, customers, and cross-functional teams. • Model behaviors that promote high productivity, quality and maintaining TAT. • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. • Demonstrate adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude. • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. • Act with an inclusive mindset. • Work a designated schedule. • Ability to work overtime, as needed. • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day. • Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day. • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day. • Ability to perform technical work up to 80% of a typical working day and administrative work up to 20% of a typical working day. • Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height. • Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment and perform repetitive motions. • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements. • Comply wit