SOC code 19-1029
There have been 85 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Molecular and Cellular Biologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 89.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $98,699. The top sponsor is The Leland Stanford Jr University, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
52 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Molecular and Cellular Biologists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford Jr University | 6 | 66.7% | $66,000 | CA |
| Reproductive Medicine Associates Of New York | 4 | 75.0% | $105,269 | NY |
| Ambry Genetics | 3 | 100.0% | $103,000 | AZ |
| Sana Biotechnology | 3 | 100.0% | $126,277 | MA |
| The Broad Institute | 3 | 100.0% | $98,828 | MA |
| Arcus Biosciences | 2 | 50.0% | $137,000 | CA |
| Epicypher | 2 | 100.0% | $100,381 | NC |
| Fertility Genetics | 2 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CO |
| Flagship Labs 68 | 2 | 100.0% | $145,000 | MA |
| Gentibio | 2 | 100.0% | $155,000 | MA |
| Juno Therapeutics | 2 | 100.0% | $86,112 | WA |
| Masonic Medical Research Laboratory | 2 | 100.0% | $61,800 | NY |
| Owl Biomedical | 2 | 100.0% | $106,090 | CA |
| Regeneron Genetics Center | 2 | 100.0% | $133,990 | NY |
| Replay Management | 2 | 100.0% | $130,000 | CA |
| Takeda Development Center Americas | 2 | 50.0% | $127,625 | CA |
| Texas A M University | 2 | 100.0% | $43,264 | TX |
| The Jackson Laboratory | 2 | 100.0% | $69,867 | ME |
| The Salk Institute For Biological Studies | 2 | 100.0% | $77,750 | CA |
| The Translational Genomics Research Institute | 2 | 100.0% | $59,218 | AZ |
| Tufts University | 2 | 100.0% | $62,527 | MA |
| U S Anti-Doping Agency | 2 | 100.0% | $107,500 | CO |
| US Anti-Doping Agency | 2 | 50.0% | $90,000 | CO |
| Zoetis | 2 | 100.0% | $130,000 | WA |
| 10X Genomics | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | CA |
| Altos Labs | 1 | 100.0% | $131,000 | CA |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals | 1 | 100.0% | $98,664 | MD |
| Atlas Data Storage | 1 | 100.0% | $167,877 | CA |
| Brown University | 1 | 100.0% | $75,837 | RI |
| Columbia University | 1 | 100.0% | $88,675 | NY |
| Crossbow Therapeutics | 1 | 100.0% | $124,842 | MA |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $58,115 | MA |
| Eikon Therapeutics | 1 | 100.0% | $139,339 | CA |
| Flagship Labs 92 | 1 | 100.0% | $160,000 | MA |
| General Hospital | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | MA |
| Heligenics | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | NV |
| Insitro | 1 | 100.0% | $127,150 | CA |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | MA |
| Maze Therapeutics | 1 | 100.0% | $142,000 | CA |
| New England Biolabs | 1 | 100.0% | $72,101 | MA |
| Open Molecular Software Foundation | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | WA |
| Paratus Sciences | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NY |
| Purdue University | 1 | 100.0% | $56,181 | IN |
| Replay Holdings | 1 | 0.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth University | 1 | 100.0% | $56,618 | PA |
| Texas A M Agrilife Research | 1 | 100.0% | $52,000 | TX |
| Texas A M Health Science Center | 1 | 100.0% | $51,601 | TX |
| The Institute For Ethnomedicine | 1 | 100.0% | $95,000 | WY |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 1 | 100.0% | $55,000 | TX |
| Vanderbilt University | 1 | 0.0% | $62,307 | TN |
Top states
Where Molecular and Cellular Biologists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 22 (26.5%) |
| MA | 18 (21.7%) |
| NY | 11 (13.3%) |
| CO | 6 (7.2%) |
| AZ | 6 (7.2%) |
| WA | 5 (6%) |
| TX | 5 (6%) |
| NC | 2 (2.4%) |
| ME | 2 (2.4%) |
| WY | 1 (1.2%) |
| TN | 1 (1.2%) |
| RI | 1 (1.2%) |
| PA | 1 (1.2%) |
| NV | 1 (1.2%) |
| MD | 1 (1.2%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Scientist | 4 |
| Embryologist | 4 |
| Director of Science | 4 |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 4 |
| Senior Scientist | 3 |
| Scientist 1 | 3 |
| Research Scientist I | 3 |
| Research Scientist | 3 |
| Principal Scientist | 3 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 3 |
| Variant Assessment Scientist I | 2 |
| Senior Clinical Genomic Variant Analyst | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Scientist | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher (cardio-oncology research) | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 2 |
| POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | 2 |
| Director, Virology | 2 |
| Development and Applications Specialist | 2 |
| Associate III, Quality Control | 2 |
| Variant Assessment Scientist II | 1 |
| Sr. Research Technician | 1 |
| Sr. Research Associate | 1 |
| Senior Scientist, Stem Cell Biology | 1 |
| Senior Scientist, Biology (00077559) | 1 |
| Senior Scientist I, Biology | 1 |
| Senior Scientist 1, Stem Cell Biology | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Senior Cell Culture Technologist | 1 |
| Scientist, Cellular Assays | 1 |
| Scientist II, Cell Biology | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Molecular and Cellular Biologists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 12 | 75.0% | $80,000 | |
| FY2021 | 13 | 92.3% | $90,000 | |
| FY2022 | 16 | 100.0% | $90,000 | |
| FY2023 | 16 | 81.3% | $105,269 | |
| FY2024 | 11 | 81.8% | $125,000 | |
| FY2025 | 12 | 100.0% | $98,828 | |
| FY2026 | 5 | 100.0% | $101,793 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Molecular and Cellular Biologists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 85 Labor Condition Application filings for Molecular and Cellular Biologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 89.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Molecular and Cellular Biologists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Molecular and Cellular Biologists on the E-3 visa is $98,699, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Molecular and Cellular Biologists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Molecular and Cellular Biologists are: The Leland Stanford Jr University (6 filings), Reproductive Medicine Associates Of New York (4 filings), Ambry Genetics (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa molecular and cellular biologists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Molecular and Cellular Biologists are based in: CA (22 filings), MA (18 filings), NY (11 filings).
Can Australians work as molecular and cellular biologists on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Molecular and Cellular Biologists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
