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Quality Control Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and manufacturing, food production, and pharmaceutical employers frequently sponsor foreign professionals in this field. Your employer files the PERM application with DOL, then petitions USCIS via I-140, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency.
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This Director Quality Control is a member of the Quality Assurance team and is responsible for leading all laboratory activities in support of manufacturing and R&D. This position is responsible for leading the analytical, microbiology and environmental monitoring activities for a multi-site sterile manufacturing operation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Manage the day-to-day activities in the laboratories in support of both operations and R&D functions as well as Environmental Monitoring Technicians in manufacturing at New Albany and Hilliard manufacturing Facilities.
- Manage testing programs including analytical, sterility, bioburden and microbiological tests as necessary.
- Manage, identify and introduce new testing methodologies for applicable testing procedures.
- Manage and perform trend analysis for all operations.
- Provide support in front of regulatory agencies eg: FDA/ CDER-CBER, customer audits, corporate auditors, Health Canada, EMA, internal audits and as required.
- Supervise the certification of laboratory technicians on various test procedures per USP, FDA, PDA and EU guidelines.
- Hire, train and manage performance of existing and future laboratory personnel and technicians.
- Write, review, and approve validation and qualification SOPs.
- Provide expertise in EMPQ qualifications, new sterile filler qualifications, new water systems qualifications, new laboratory space qualifications and disinfectant study qualifications.
- Ensure laboratories maintain compliance with cGMPs/GLPs, support validation, regulatory filing, R&D, Metrology, Engineering, QA, manufacturing and formulation operations.
- Identify, evaluate, purchase and qualify laboratory equipment.
- Direct, perform and resolve out-of-specification investigations, deviations and implement CAPAs.
- Have knowledge of and support the Sterility Assurance Utilities process, Cleaning & Disinfection process and Traffic & Gowning process of sterile manufacturing.
- Train, coach, mentor and supervise direct reports.
- Oversee, troubleshoot and investigate outsourced testing for products and components.
- Partner with Production, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and QA Compliance to strategize and organize implementation of new technology, processes, and products.
- Identify and facilitate process improvements to increase efficiencies in systems, operations, and personnel.
- Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing Company policies and procedures, as well as cGMP and health and safety requirements.
- Position has responsibilities at multiple locations in central Ohio and provide input, as requested, with ARI Shirley, NY on microbiology issues.
- Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Bachelors in Life Sciences required at Minimum. Advanced Degree in preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry required.
- Minimum 8 years management experience required. Exceptions may be considered for outstanding candidates with proven expertise.
- Experience with Trackwise for Deviations, CAPAs and CR process.
- Experience with Lighthouse, or equivalent, environmental monitoring systems, including implementation and operation.
- Experience with method development, in microbiology and/or analytical methods is desired.
- Demonstrated expertise managing cGMP laboratory.
- Strong knowledge of contamination control, disinfection, microbiology, sterility assurance, aseptic processing, cGMPs and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills required.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Proven record of people and program management skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver timely results.
- Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
- Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Physically able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves. PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees.
American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
- FMLA poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
- Know Your Rights: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Alert: We’re aware of individuals impersonating our staff to target job seekers. Please note:
- All legitimate communication will come directly from a verified ARI recruiter either by phone or via an americanregent.com email address.
- Our recruiting process includes multiple in person and/or video interviews and assessments.
- If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a message, contact John Rossini at jrossini@americanregent.com before responding.
- We never request payment, bank information, or personal financial details during our offer process.
Your security is important to us, and we encourage you to stay vigilant when job searching.
American Regent Inc. endeavors to make https://careers.americanregent.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email hrtalentacquisition@americanregent.com.
NATURE AND SCOPE
This Director Quality Control is a member of the Quality Assurance team and is responsible for leading all laboratory activities in support of manufacturing and R&D. This position is responsible for leading the analytical, microbiology and environmental monitoring activities for a multi-site sterile manufacturing operation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Manage the day-to-day activities in the laboratories in support of both operations and R&D functions as well as Environmental Monitoring Technicians in manufacturing at New Albany and Hilliard manufacturing Facilities.
- Manage testing programs including analytical, sterility, bioburden and microbiological tests as necessary.
- Manage, identify and introduce new testing methodologies for applicable testing procedures.
- Manage and perform trend analysis for all operations.
- Provide support in front of regulatory agencies eg: FDA/ CDER-CBER, customer audits, corporate auditors, Health Canada, EMA, internal audits and as required.
- Supervise the certification of laboratory technicians on various test procedures per USP, FDA, PDA and EU guidelines.
- Hire, train and manage performance of existing and future laboratory personnel and technicians.
- Write, review, and approve validation and qualification SOPs.
- Provide expertise in EMPQ qualifications, new sterile filler qualifications, new water systems qualifications, new laboratory space qualifications and disinfectant study qualifications.
- Ensure laboratories maintain compliance with cGMPs/GLPs, support validation, regulatory filing, R&D, Metrology, Engineering, QA, manufacturing and formulation operations.
- Identify, evaluate, purchase and qualify laboratory equipment.
- Direct, perform and resolve out-of-specification investigations, deviations and implement CAPAs.
- Have knowledge of and support the Sterility Assurance Utilities process, Cleaning & Disinfection process and Traffic & Gowning process of sterile manufacturing.
- Train, coach, mentor and supervise direct reports.
- Oversee, troubleshoot and investigate outsourced testing for products and components.
- Partner with Production, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and QA Compliance to strategize and organize implementation of new technology, processes, and products.
- Identify and facilitate process improvements to increase efficiencies in systems, operations, and personnel.
- Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing Company policies and procedures, as well as cGMP and health and safety requirements.
- Position has responsibilities at multiple locations in central Ohio and provide input, as requested, with ARI Shirley, NY on microbiology issues.
- Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Bachelors in Life Sciences required at Minimum. Advanced Degree in preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry required.
- Minimum 8 years management experience required. Exceptions may be considered for outstanding candidates with proven expertise.
- Experience with Trackwise for Deviations, CAPAs and CR process.
- Experience with Lighthouse, or equivalent, environmental monitoring systems, including implementation and operation.
- Experience with method development, in microbiology and/or analytical methods is desired.
- Demonstrated expertise managing cGMP laboratory.
- Strong knowledge of contamination control, disinfection, microbiology, sterility assurance, aseptic processing, cGMPs and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills required.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Proven record of people and program management skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver timely results.
- Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
- Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Physically able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves. PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees.
American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
- FMLA poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
- Know Your Rights: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Alert: We’re aware of individuals impersonating our staff to target job seekers. Please note:
- All legitimate communication will come directly from a verified ARI recruiter either by phone or via an americanregent.com email address.
- Our recruiting process includes multiple in person and/or video interviews and assessments.
- If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a message, contact John Rossini at jrossini@americanregent.com before responding.
- We never request payment, bank information, or personal financial details during our offer process.
Your security is important to us, and we encourage you to stay vigilant when job searching.
American Regent Inc. endeavors to make https://careers.americanregent.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email hrtalentacquisition@americanregent.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Control Technician
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum qualification for the role. Gather transcripts and employment verification letters now so your documented experience matches exactly what the PERM filing will specify. Gaps between your resume and that definition can cause delays.
Target industries with established PERM pipelines
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and food manufacturing companies file PERM for Quality Control Technicians far more regularly than retail or service employers. Prioritize job listings from regulated industries where federal compliance requirements make retaining foreign workers worth the sponsorship investment.
Search for EB-3 sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter by Quality Control Technician roles with active green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have already completed PERM filings for this occupation, saving you from applying to companies with no sponsorship track record.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer stage
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating to confirm your offered salary meets the Level I or Level II threshold, since underpaying is one of the most common PERM denial triggers.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline into your offer
Employers who agree to sponsor often delay filing for months after your start date. Ask during the offer stage when the PERM application will be initiated, since your priority date, the date that governs your place in the green card queue, does not start until USCIS receives the I-140.
Understand how the recruitment audit period affects your case
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process before filing. If PERM is audited, DOL can request the full recruitment file. Make sure your employer retains all job posting records, applicant logs, and rejection reasons for at least five years after filing.
Green Card Quality Control Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Control Technician roles actually qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Quality Control Technician is classified as a skilled worker under EB-3, which covers positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Because the role does not typically require an advanced degree, most sponsorship cases proceed under EB-3 rather than EB-2. Your employer initiates the process through PERM labor certification with DOL, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which can be difficult to demonstrate for Quality Control Technician positions that do not mandate a bachelor's degree. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 has no annual lottery and no specialty occupation requirement. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status can take two to four years for most countries, longer for India and China due to priority date backlogs.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM filing for this occupation?
You need records that prove you met the minimum requirements defined in the PERM application at the time your employer offered you the job. This typically includes education transcripts, prior employment verification letters covering any required experience, and any industry certifications relevant to quality systems or inspection processes. Your employer's immigration attorney will request these before preparing the PERM application.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for Quality Control Technician roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search Quality Control Technician jobs filtered by green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have already filed PERM applications for this occupation rather than cold-applying and asking HR to start a process they may never have run before. Pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, and contract testing laboratory employers are the most consistent sponsors in this field.
Can my employer withdraw the green card sponsorship after filing?
Before USCIS approves your I-140 petition, your employer can withdraw sponsorship and your case ends. Once USCIS approves the I-140, and your priority date becomes current, you gain some portability protections under AC21 that allow you to change to a same or similar occupation with a new employer without restarting the process. Getting to an approved I-140 is the critical milestone to protect.