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Quality Assurance Associate roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
SUMMARY
CHS is seeking a detail-oriented and communicative Lab Technician to join our Lubricants group in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about quality and precision. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, keen attention to detail, and sound decision-making abilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze petroleum products in accordance with quality control methods and operate laboratory equipment using the approved testing procedure - American Standard Testing Method (ASTM).
- Assist in interpreting and writing reports on customer diesel fuel and gasoline samples.
- Interpret test results from customer quality assurance samples to effectively respond to customers.
- Communicate with all personnel involved in quality, manufacturing, and technical services.
- Conduct instrument inspections and calibrations.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of IT Quality Management and/or Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance
- High School diploma or GED
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
INTRODUCTION
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
SUMMARY
CHS is seeking a detail-oriented and communicative Lab Technician to join our Lubricants group in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about quality and precision. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, keen attention to detail, and sound decision-making abilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze petroleum products in accordance with quality control methods and operate laboratory equipment using the approved testing procedure - American Standard Testing Method (ASTM).
- Assist in interpreting and writing reports on customer diesel fuel and gasoline samples.
- Interpret test results from customer quality assurance samples to effectively respond to customers.
- Communicate with all personnel involved in quality, manufacturing, and technical services.
- Conduct instrument inspections and calibrations.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of IT Quality Management and/or Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance
- High School diploma or GED
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Associate
Align your credentials to EB category requirements
EB-3 covers QA roles requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like engineering or life sciences. If you hold a master's or have specialized credentials in quality systems, document them carefully since they may support an EB-2 filing instead.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify manufacturers, medical device companies, and pharmaceutical firms that have filed PERM applications for QA titles in the past two years. Consistent filing history signals an established sponsorship infrastructure, not a one-off arrangement.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters QA Associate roles specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers already familiar with the PERM process rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to hiring managers who may be unfamiliar with the steps.
Get your ISO and regulatory credentials verified early
QA roles often cite ISO 9001, GMP, or FDA 21 CFR Part 11 experience in job descriptions. Having foreign training records evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before interviews strengthens your PERM-stage documentation and removes employer hesitation.
Understand how PERM recruitment rules affect your timeline
Before USCIS receives your I-140, DOL requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment period with specific advertising steps. This typically adds three to six months before filing, so factor that window into any start-date or OPT cap-gap conversations with your employer.
Negotiate a clear sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask employers to confirm in writing whether they will cover PERM attorney fees and I-140 filing costs, and whether they have a waiting period policy before initiating the process. These details are easier to clarify at the offer stage than after you have already started the role.
Green Card Quality Assurance Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Quality Assurance Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a field like engineering, chemistry, or life sciences. If the role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's with specialized QA credentials, the employer can file under EB-2 instead. The PERM application locks in the educational and experience requirements the employer uses to justify sponsorship.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a QA Associate role?
An H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The trade-off is timeline: PERM adds a mandatory DOL recruitment phase before USCIS even receives the petition, making the process longer but the outcome permanent.
How do I find QA Associate employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Quality Assurance Associate roles filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will engage in the PERM process. Targeting firms in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, and regulated manufacturing gives you the best results since those industries routinely sponsor QA professionals.
What does the PERM process look like for a Quality Assurance Associate?
Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, which requires them to conduct a formal recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. Once DOL certifies the application, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. You then wait for your priority date to become current before filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa. The full process from PERM filing to green card approval commonly takes two to four years for most nationalities.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM while you're working in H-1B status, and many do so early to bank a priority date. If you're on OPT, the timing is trickier because PERM takes longer than most OPT periods, so you'd typically need an H-1B approved before your OPT expires. An immigration attorney can help structure the sequence to avoid gaps in work authorization during the PERM and I-140 stages.