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Chemist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a directly related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B visa, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
- Perform onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
- Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
- Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
- Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
- May require obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement to legally operate Clean Earth vehicles necessary for transporting personnel and waste to and from customers’ job locations.
- Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on-site Health & Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements:
- An associate’s degree in general science (BS preferred) is required for the Lab Pack Chemist.
- Driver’s License with clear record.
- Moderate to extensive travel with 20% overnight travel.
- Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
- Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
This position requires a CDL B to be obtained within a 6-month period from your start date. Failure to obtain a CDL B within the 6-month period will mean you are no longer eligible for the Lab Pack Chemist position.
This position is also contingent upon successful completion of a DOT physical, DOT Drug Screen and any other DOL or company requirements.
Additional Information
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
- Perform onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
- Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
- Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
- Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
- May require obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement to legally operate Clean Earth vehicles necessary for transporting personnel and waste to and from customers’ job locations.
- Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on-site Health & Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements:
- An associate’s degree in general science (BS preferred) is required for the Lab Pack Chemist.
- Driver’s License with clear record.
- Moderate to extensive travel with 20% overnight travel.
- Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
- Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
This position requires a CDL B to be obtained within a 6-month period from your start date. Failure to obtain a CDL B within the 6-month period will mean you are no longer eligible for the Lab Pack Chemist position.
This position is also contingent upon successful completion of a DOT physical, DOT Drug Screen and any other DOL or company requirements.
Additional Information
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Chemist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your chemistry or biochemistry degree directly relates to the specific Chemist position. A general science degree supporting a specialized analytical chemistry role can trigger an RFE, so align your transcript language with the job description before applying.
Check prevailing wages by specialization and location
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your specific SOC code before negotiating offers. Analytical chemists, organic chemists, and quality control chemists often fall under different wage determinations depending on industry and geographic area.
Target industries with consistent H-1B LCA filings
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, petrochemical companies, and materials testing labs file H-1B petitions for Chemists far more regularly than smaller research firms. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified H-1B filing history in chemistry-related roles before you apply.
Understand cap-exempt employer options in your field
Universities, government-affiliated research institutions, and certain nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Many research chemist positions at national labs or university-affiliated institutes qualify under this exemption.
Prepare a detailed specialty occupation letter early
Your employer's H-1B petition must include a support letter explaining why the Chemist role requires a specific degree. Reference the O*NET occupation profile for Chemists to help your employer document the theoretical and practical chemistry knowledge the position demands.
Clarify licensing requirements before your start date
Some Chemist roles, particularly in environmental testing or forensic labs, require state certifications or DEA registration that take weeks to process. Confirm with your employer whether any licenses must be obtained before USCIS approves your H-1B or before your employment start date.
H-1B Visa Chemist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Chemist positions as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field. The key factor is that the degree must be directly tied to the role's duties. A general science degree supporting a highly specialized position may require additional documentation to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Chemists?
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies sponsor the most H-1B petitions for Chemist roles, followed by petroleum refining, specialty chemical manufacturers, and contract research organizations. Environmental testing labs and materials science firms also file regularly. You can search Migrate Mate to browse Chemist openings filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history in your specialization and region.
Can I work as a Chemist at a university on an H-1B?
Yes, and university and government-affiliated research institution positions have a significant advantage: they're cap-exempt. That means your employer can file your H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. Positions at university chemistry departments, national labs, and certain nonprofit research organizations all commonly qualify for cap-exempt status under USCIS rules.
What does the DOL prevailing wage requirement mean for Chemist sponsorship?
Before your employer files your H-1B petition, they must submit a Labor Condition Application to DOL certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role, specialization level, and work location. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code. Employers who underpay relative to the certified wage level risk LCA violations and potential DOL audits.
What documents should I prepare to support my H-1B petition as a Chemist?
You'll need official transcripts showing your chemistry or related degree, any graduate diplomas, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. If you hold professional certifications such as a Certified Chemical Technologist credential or any state laboratory certifications, include those too. Your employer's attorney will typically request a detailed resume and job duties description to build the specialty occupation argument for USCIS.