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The Scientist 1, QC Analytical Development Chemistry supports the transfer of analytical Chemistry methods for Technology Transfer (TT) of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) into the Quality Control laboratories of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Holly Springs. This role ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The Scientist 1, QC Analytical Development Chemistry authors transfer documents and executes testing as part of transfer for the following analytical methods: HPLC/UPLC chromatography (Protein A/G titer, SEC, PS80, glycans, peptide map); UVA280 and slope spectroscopy; capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF)); general pharmaceutical properties methods.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.
We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
JOB DESCRIPTION
What You’ll Do
- Supports analytical chemistry method tech transfer and execution through method verification, transfer, and validation.
- Interfaces with customers and program management to identify analytical needs and method gaps during project scoping.
- Participates in meetings for TT programs with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
- Authors technical documents including transfer and validation protocols/reports.
- Communicates with QC testing teams, Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Science groups to ensure prioritization of non-compendial and compendial method transfer activities according to deadlines.
- Collaborates with the LIMS team and IT department to build new analytical method functionality that meets end-user and customer requirements.
- Ensures compendial method oversight and scientific guidelines (e.g. ICH, EMA, FDA, etc.).
- Supports regulatory requests and inspections.
- Supports the QCAD team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques.
- Supports best practices for TT and PPQ strategies globally, as required.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- In-depth technical knowledge of Analytical Chemistry and ability to analyze raw data, assess assay and system suitability criteria.
- Demonstrated application and knowledge of ICH guidelines on analytical method validation.
- Demonstrate communication skills, technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team, collaborate with external clients, adapt to changing business needs, communicate with confidence, challenge others when necessary and display strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
- Displays an advanced knowledge of GMP requirements for laboratory operations.
- Possesses a broad knowledge of quality control operations, systems, and directives.
- Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 5+ years of analytical laboratory experience preferably in biotechnology, Pharma, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or Contract Laboratory Organization (CLO); OR,
- S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 3+ years of experience; OR,
- D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 1+ years of experience.
- Experience with analytical method transfers.
- Experience with project management and demonstrated ability for providing regular updates and escalations.
- Proficient in physical and chemical testing methods for biological products, including HPLC/UPLC chromatography (Protein A/G titer, SEC, PS80, glycans, peptide map); UVA280 and slope spectroscopy; capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF)); general pharmaceutical properties methods.
- 3+ years of experience working in a regulated GMP environment.
- Relevant experience in analytical method development, transfer, and validation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management.
- Prior drug substance experience, including analytical method validation, transfer, commercialization, and manufacturing support and troubleshooting.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:
- Ability to discern audible cues.
- Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time for up to 60 minutes.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time for up to 60 minutes.
- Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
- Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
- Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
- Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO INFORMATION
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA INFORMATION
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).
INTRODUCTION
The Scientist 1, QC Analytical Development Chemistry supports the transfer of analytical Chemistry methods for Technology Transfer (TT) of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) into the Quality Control laboratories of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Holly Springs. This role ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The Scientist 1, QC Analytical Development Chemistry authors transfer documents and executes testing as part of transfer for the following analytical methods: HPLC/UPLC chromatography (Protein A/G titer, SEC, PS80, glycans, peptide map); UVA280 and slope spectroscopy; capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF)); general pharmaceutical properties methods.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.
We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
JOB DESCRIPTION
What You’ll Do
- Supports analytical chemistry method tech transfer and execution through method verification, transfer, and validation.
- Interfaces with customers and program management to identify analytical needs and method gaps during project scoping.
- Participates in meetings for TT programs with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
- Authors technical documents including transfer and validation protocols/reports.
- Communicates with QC testing teams, Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Science groups to ensure prioritization of non-compendial and compendial method transfer activities according to deadlines.
- Collaborates with the LIMS team and IT department to build new analytical method functionality that meets end-user and customer requirements.
- Ensures compendial method oversight and scientific guidelines (e.g. ICH, EMA, FDA, etc.).
- Supports regulatory requests and inspections.
- Supports the QCAD team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques.
- Supports best practices for TT and PPQ strategies globally, as required.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- In-depth technical knowledge of Analytical Chemistry and ability to analyze raw data, assess assay and system suitability criteria.
- Demonstrated application and knowledge of ICH guidelines on analytical method validation.
- Demonstrate communication skills, technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team, collaborate with external clients, adapt to changing business needs, communicate with confidence, challenge others when necessary and display strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
- Displays an advanced knowledge of GMP requirements for laboratory operations.
- Possesses a broad knowledge of quality control operations, systems, and directives.
- Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 5+ years of analytical laboratory experience preferably in biotechnology, Pharma, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or Contract Laboratory Organization (CLO); OR,
- S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 3+ years of experience; OR,
- D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 1+ years of experience.
- Experience with analytical method transfers.
- Experience with project management and demonstrated ability for providing regular updates and escalations.
- Proficient in physical and chemical testing methods for biological products, including HPLC/UPLC chromatography (Protein A/G titer, SEC, PS80, glycans, peptide map); UVA280 and slope spectroscopy; capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF)); general pharmaceutical properties methods.
- 3+ years of experience working in a regulated GMP environment.
- Relevant experience in analytical method development, transfer, and validation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management.
- Prior drug substance experience, including analytical method validation, transfer, commercialization, and manufacturing support and troubleshooting.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:
- Ability to discern audible cues.
- Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time for up to 60 minutes.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time for up to 60 minutes.
- Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
- Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
- Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
- Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO INFORMATION
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA INFORMATION
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Analytical Scientist
Align your degree to your SOC code
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to your specific analytical role. Pull your position's SOC code from O*NET and confirm your transcript reflects chemistry, biochemistry, or materials science, not a loosely related discipline that invites a Request for Evidence.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before negotiations so you know whether the offer meets the Level I through IV threshold for your experience.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have certified LCAs for Analytical Scientist or closely related titles in your target industry. Employers with consistent filing histories are operationally ready to sponsor and less likely to stall during the petition process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role involves contract lab work, CRO placements, or rotations across multiple facilities, each worksite address requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with HR before you sign an offer so the employer files correctly from the start and your status isn't jeopardized mid-project.
Get your credentials evaluated before the I-129 stage
If you completed your degree outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation that maps your qualification to a U.S. bachelor's or higher before your employer files the I-129. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalencies closely for scientific roles, and delays in evaluation can push your petition past critical cap deadlines.
Plan extensions around your project timelines
H-1B status starts at three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If your research program runs longer, your employer should file the extension well before your current status expires, ideally timed to align with project milestones rather than scrambling at the last minute.
H-1B Visa Analytical Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Analytical Scientist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Analytical Scientist positions typically qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a closely related field. USCIS assesses whether the specific duties, not just the job title, require theoretical and applied knowledge at the degree level. Employers in pharma, biotech, and materials testing routinely sponsor this role under the specialty occupation standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Analytical Scientists?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, biotechnology companies, food and beverage testing labs, and materials science firms are the most active sponsors. These industries rely on validated analytical methods, regulatory submissions, and quality systems that demand degree-level scientific expertise. You can search verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate before you apply.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Analytical Scientist H-1B petitions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages by SOC code and worksite zip code at four experience levels. Your employer's certified LCA must commit to paying you at or above the applicable level. Because analytical roles span entry-level QC positions and senior method-development scientists, the wage level in the LCA must accurately reflect your actual responsibilities, or the petition risks a denial or audit.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new employer if I switch analytical labs?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for each worksite location. Your status and authorized period carry over, but you cannot begin work at the new lab until the transfer petition is filed with USCIS.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates with certified English translations if applicable, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current I-94 record, any prior H-1B approval notices, and a detailed letter from your employer describing how your daily duties require a specific bachelor's-level scientific background. Thorough documentation reduces the likelihood of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.