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Analytical Chemist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a directly related field. Pharmaceutical, materials testing, and environmental labs are among the most active H-1B visa filers for this occupation.
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Position Title: Analyst I
Division: Consumer Products Services
Entity: ATL
Location: Hodges, South Carolina
Reports to: GM or Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.
Position Summary:
The Analytical Chemist I is responsible for completing physical tests on raw materials at a client’s manufacturing facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.
- Perform physical testing of raw materials using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample.
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment as required.
- Maintain lab cleanliness and restock reagents and consumables.
- Support Quality and continuous improvement projects for facility.
- Understand and adhere to standards for appropriate test methods and SOP’s.
- Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications.
- Perform any required quality and safety checks on samples submitted prior to testing.
- Perform testing in coordination with clients, coworkers, and supervision from management.
- Escalate troubleshooting to client as soon as possible.
- Accurately report and record test data in electronic notebook or handwritten notebooks as needed in a timely manner.
- Report safety, instrument and technical issues to the appropriate contacts.
- Prepare a variety of equipment for testing using prescribed standards / specifications.
- Maintain supplies, lab cleanliness and analytical instrumentation, as required.
- Prepare stock solutions, and keeping shelves and reagent stocked.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of current methods and products to be tested.
- Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Follow the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Adhere to the requirements of the client’s Quality System.
- Perform testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management.
- Identify and escalate issues to clients and management.
- Prepare written technical reports; learn and use client LIM system.
- Perform basic data analysis as assigned.
- Assist with training if requested and qualified on the method or process.
- Ability and flexibility to work a rotational schedule if needed to support a 24/7 facility operation.
- Other duties as defined by client sponsor, department needs and workload.
Skills & Proficiencies:
- Knowledge of GMP regulations, preferred.
- Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to overlay tasks as able.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines.
- Individual and Team work ethic.
- Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement.
- Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively.
- Technical problem-solving and process-improvement skills.
- Adheres to company values.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or closely-related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
Compensation:
$20 - $21 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).
Business Title: Analytical Chemist I
Position Title: Analyst I
Division: Consumer Products Services
Entity: ATL
Location: Hodges, South Carolina
Reports to: GM or Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.
Position Summary:
The Analytical Chemist I is responsible for completing physical tests on raw materials at a client’s manufacturing facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.
- Perform physical testing of raw materials using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample.
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment as required.
- Maintain lab cleanliness and restock reagents and consumables.
- Support Quality and continuous improvement projects for facility.
- Understand and adhere to standards for appropriate test methods and SOP’s.
- Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications.
- Perform any required quality and safety checks on samples submitted prior to testing.
- Perform testing in coordination with clients, coworkers, and supervision from management.
- Escalate troubleshooting to client as soon as possible.
- Accurately report and record test data in electronic notebook or handwritten notebooks as needed in a timely manner.
- Report safety, instrument and technical issues to the appropriate contacts.
- Prepare a variety of equipment for testing using prescribed standards / specifications.
- Maintain supplies, lab cleanliness and analytical instrumentation, as required.
- Prepare stock solutions, and keeping shelves and reagent stocked.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of current methods and products to be tested.
- Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Follow the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Adhere to the requirements of the client’s Quality System.
- Perform testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management.
- Identify and escalate issues to clients and management.
- Prepare written technical reports; learn and use client LIM system.
- Perform basic data analysis as assigned.
- Assist with training if requested and qualified on the method or process.
- Ability and flexibility to work a rotational schedule if needed to support a 24/7 facility operation.
- Other duties as defined by client sponsor, department needs and workload.
Skills & Proficiencies:
- Knowledge of GMP regulations, preferred.
- Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to overlay tasks as able.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines.
- Individual and Team work ethic.
- Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement.
- Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively.
- Technical problem-solving and process-improvement skills.
- Adheres to company values.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or closely-related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
Compensation:
$20 - $21 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Analytical Chemist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to analytical chemistry work. A biochemistry or chemistry degree maps cleanly; a general science degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcript evaluations and course descriptions before applying.
Target labs with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Analytical Chemist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, so you're targeting companies with a proven H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job listings.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your offered wage must meet DOL prevailing wage Level I through IV, and knowing your level upfront prevents offer letters that USCIS will flag.
Distinguish GMP versus research roles during job search
Pharmaceutical manufacturers filing H-1Bs for Good Manufacturing Practice roles face different specialty occupation documentation than R&D labs. Confirm whether the employer's petition will cover bench research, quality control, or regulatory compliance work before accepting.
Request cap-exempt filing if the employer qualifies
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research facilities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Analytical Chemists at these organizations can start on H-1B status year-round without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation evidence
Pull the Analytical Chemist occupation profile from O*NET and share it with your employer's immigration counsel. It documents the degree requirements and job zone classification that support the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Analytical Chemist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Analytical Chemist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes Analytical Chemist positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Your employer must document in the I-129 petition that the specific position requires that theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Analytical Chemists?
Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, environmental testing laboratories, materials science firms, food and beverage quality labs, and petrochemical companies are the most active H-1B filers for this occupation. You can search Analytical Chemist roles filtered by sponsoring employer on Migrate Mate to see which companies have active LCA filing histories for this job title.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition before the lottery if I'm on OPT?
Yes. If you're an F-1 student on OPT, your employer can submit your H-1B registration during the March lottery window. If selected and approved, your H-1B status begins October 1. A cap-gap provision extends your OPT work authorization automatically if it expires between April 1 and September 30 while your petition is pending.
What prevailing wage level applies to most Analytical Chemist H-1B filings?
Most entry-level Analytical Chemist H-1B filings use DOL prevailing wage Level I or Level II, which correspond to positions with routine duties under supervision. Senior or principal chemist roles with independent project responsibility typically require Level III or IV wages. Run your specific job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the applicable level before the offer letter is issued.
Does my chemistry degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
A foreign chemistry or biochemistry degree can satisfy the requirement if a credential evaluation service confirms it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a directly related field. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized credential assessment organizations. Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in chemistry are generally accepted as equivalent. Include your transcripts and the evaluation with the I-129 filing.