H-1B Visa Chemical Process Engineer Jobs
Chemical Process Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS standards, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most large chemical, refining, and materials companies have active H-1B visa filing histories.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C
- Laboratory Setting
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Warehouse
Job Description
Compensation: $20.75/HR
Shift: Day Shift (Mon - Fri)
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
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Join our close-knit Chemical Management team in Unity Lab Services, where we provide integrated lab services, support, and supply management tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an upbeat Chemical Management Specialist to manage chemical inventory and ensure labs remain stocked, compliant, and running efficiently.
A day in the Life:
- Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
- Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
- Pick, pack, and stage chemical orders for distribution or disposal, maintaining 100% accuracy and adherence to storage protocols.
- Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to apply accurate handling, storage, and spill-response procedures.
- Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
- Collaborate closely with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and team members to uphold safety standards, refine workflows, and train new team members.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Keys to Success:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of customer-service experience in a laboratory, warehouse, or similar environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
- Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
- The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
- Standing, walking, and manual material handling of chemical containers are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
- Overtime work may also be necessary.
- As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.
What We Offer:
- Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
-
Annual merit performance-based increase
-
Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C
- Laboratory Setting
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Warehouse
Job Description
Compensation: $20.75/HR
Shift: Day Shift (Mon - Fri)
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Discover Impactful Work:
Join our close-knit Chemical Management team in Unity Lab Services, where we provide integrated lab services, support, and supply management tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an upbeat Chemical Management Specialist to manage chemical inventory and ensure labs remain stocked, compliant, and running efficiently.
A day in the Life:
- Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
- Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
- Pick, pack, and stage chemical orders for distribution or disposal, maintaining 100% accuracy and adherence to storage protocols.
- Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to apply accurate handling, storage, and spill-response procedures.
- Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
- Collaborate closely with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and team members to uphold safety standards, refine workflows, and train new team members.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Keys to Success:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of customer-service experience in a laboratory, warehouse, or similar environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
- Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
- The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
- Standing, walking, and manual material handling of chemical containers are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
- Overtime work may also be necessary.
- As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.
What We Offer:
- Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
-
Annual merit performance-based increase
-
Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Chemical Process Engineer
Match your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims closely for process engineering roles. Your degree must be in chemical engineering, chemical technology, or a directly related field. A general engineering degree paired with a mismatched job description triggers RFEs.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history for chemical process engineering roles. This surfaces companies that have actually sponsored the position before, not just those with general H-1B programs.
Target industries with consistent sponsorship volume
Petrochemical refining, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor fabrication employers file LCAs for process engineers regularly. Prioritize companies with active production facilities over corporate headquarters, where engineering headcount is highest.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your offered title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area or the LCA will be rejected.
Understand cap-exempt employer pathways
Positions at qualifying nonprofit research organizations or government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Some chemical engineers working on federally funded projects at national labs or university-affiliated research centers qualify and can skip the April registration window entirely.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence package early
Compile your degree transcripts, PE license if applicable, and a role description that explicitly ties required duties to chemical engineering theory. Employers filing for process engineers in generalist-sounding titles benefit from a strong job duty memo attached to the I-129.
H-1B Visa Chemical Process Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemical Process Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Chemical Process Engineer positions qualify under the H-1B specialty occupation definition because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title, so your employer's job description should reference engineering principles, process design, or reaction kinetics to support the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Chemical Process Engineers?
Employers in petrochemical refining, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and semiconductor fabrication file LCAs for process engineering roles most frequently. To find companies with verified H-1B filing history for this specific occupation, search Migrate Mate, which filters by DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which employers have actually sponsored the role before.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Chemical Process Engineer offers?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. You can verify this independently using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If your salary falls below the prevailing wage level, the LCA certification will be denied and the H-1B petition can't proceed.
Can a Chemical Process Engineer change employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current H-1B petition has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working for them as soon as that petition is received by USCIS. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation in chemical engineering.
Does a Professional Engineer license strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
A PE license isn't required for H-1B approval, but it substantially strengthens the specialty occupation argument. USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline. A PE license signals that the employer holds the position to a licensed engineering standard, which supports the specialty occupation classification and can reduce RFE risk.