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Chemistry Professor roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS standards, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related field. Universities and research institutions file H-1B visa petitions annually, with many cap-exempt as qualifying research organizations, meaning your petition can be filed any time without lottery exposure.
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Get Access To All JobsThe Quality Control Lab Technician III – Chemistry ensures company standards are met for all functions as they pertain to the QC Laboratory. Overtime is required to meet business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Processes paperwork and logbook receipts associated with raw material, in-process/finished products testing.
- Performs raw material testing assignment and release functions in the ERP system.
- Operates general analytical instruments during testing with raw material, IP, FP, and ST sample testing, such as an automatic titrator, FTIR, and dissolution testing.
- Labels, transcribes, reports sheets, and laboratory notebooks and records documentation as required by APs and SOPs.
- Performs physical testing, such as particle size.
- Creates finished product certificates of analysis.
- Washes glassware as needed to minimize dirty glassware in the lab.
- Verifies test results against specifications promptly, alerting management of any specification excursions.
- Verifies vendor’s specifications and vendor’s results to ensure specifications are met.
- Schedules, coordinates, and tracks raw material, in process, and finished product testing.
- Coordinates with outside labs to ensure prompt delivery of results.
- Maintains the chemical inventory database, and associated MSDS.
- Receives incoming lab supplies and chemicals.
- Works with QC Management to determine and implement production and quality control standards.
- Ensures project deadlines and performance standards are established and met.
- Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
- Maintains strict standards of hygiene in the production area and throughout the facility.
- Follows/adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Safety Practices, and all company policies/procedures.
- Performs other projects and tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- 3 - 4 years of lab experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- You must be available to work overtime every other weekend (Sat or Sun).
- Adaptability/Flexibility - able to adapt in changing circumstances/environments and to embrace new ideas.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment, and supplies.
- Communication Skills (Oral/Written) - able to speak clearly, concisely, and accurately in order to ensure effective department operations.
- Continuous Improvement - willingness to learn new things and comply with continuous improvements in procedures and processes.
- Detail Oriented - pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, double-checking their work.
- Honesty/Integrity - follow through with company values and providing exceptional quality products.
- Safety Minded - follows/demonstrates awareness of all safety policies/procedures of self and others.
- Teamwork/Cooperation - ability to work well with others in a group and cooperate with others.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Wages, starting at $25.00-$29.00/hour, depending on experience.
- Medical & Dental (company pays 75% of employees' HMO plans)
- Discounted Vision
- 401k match dollar for dollar up to 3% of your salary
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
Our Human Resources Team will contact applicants who meet the selection criteria and best match the qualifications for an open position, either by phone or email.
If your skills and experience align with our current hiring needs, we will contact you regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.
PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Robinson Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment. Robinson Pharma also takes affirmative action to support the employment and advancement of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
The Quality Control Lab Technician III – Chemistry ensures company standards are met for all functions as they pertain to the QC Laboratory. Overtime is required to meet business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Processes paperwork and logbook receipts associated with raw material, in-process/finished products testing.
- Performs raw material testing assignment and release functions in the ERP system.
- Operates general analytical instruments during testing with raw material, IP, FP, and ST sample testing, such as an automatic titrator, FTIR, and dissolution testing.
- Labels, transcribes, reports sheets, and laboratory notebooks and records documentation as required by APs and SOPs.
- Performs physical testing, such as particle size.
- Creates finished product certificates of analysis.
- Washes glassware as needed to minimize dirty glassware in the lab.
- Verifies test results against specifications promptly, alerting management of any specification excursions.
- Verifies vendor’s specifications and vendor’s results to ensure specifications are met.
- Schedules, coordinates, and tracks raw material, in process, and finished product testing.
- Coordinates with outside labs to ensure prompt delivery of results.
- Maintains the chemical inventory database, and associated MSDS.
- Receives incoming lab supplies and chemicals.
- Works with QC Management to determine and implement production and quality control standards.
- Ensures project deadlines and performance standards are established and met.
- Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
- Maintains strict standards of hygiene in the production area and throughout the facility.
- Follows/adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Safety Practices, and all company policies/procedures.
- Performs other projects and tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- 3 - 4 years of lab experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- You must be available to work overtime every other weekend (Sat or Sun).
- Adaptability/Flexibility - able to adapt in changing circumstances/environments and to embrace new ideas.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment, and supplies.
- Communication Skills (Oral/Written) - able to speak clearly, concisely, and accurately in order to ensure effective department operations.
- Continuous Improvement - willingness to learn new things and comply with continuous improvements in procedures and processes.
- Detail Oriented - pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, double-checking their work.
- Honesty/Integrity - follow through with company values and providing exceptional quality products.
- Safety Minded - follows/demonstrates awareness of all safety policies/procedures of self and others.
- Teamwork/Cooperation - ability to work well with others in a group and cooperate with others.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Wages, starting at $25.00-$29.00/hour, depending on experience.
- Medical & Dental (company pays 75% of employees' HMO plans)
- Discounted Vision
- 401k match dollar for dollar up to 3% of your salary
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
Our Human Resources Team will contact applicants who meet the selection criteria and best match the qualifications for an open position, either by phone or email.
If your skills and experience align with our current hiring needs, we will contact you regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.
PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Robinson Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment. Robinson Pharma also takes affirmative action to support the employment and advancement of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Chemistry Professor
Verify your institution's cap-exempt status
Many universities qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under INA Section 214(c)(1), letting them file year-round without lottery registration. Confirm this directly with HR before accepting an offer, since it changes your entire timeline.
Translate your credentials for USCIS evaluation
A three-year chemistry degree from outside the U.S. can satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, but you'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service. Get this done before you start applying so offers don't stall at the petition stage.
Research prevailing wage tiers using OFLC Wage Search
Chemistry Professor salaries are benchmarked against DOL prevailing wage levels by institution type and location. Pull the data from OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area so you can spot underpaying offers before they lock you into a petition.
Target departments with active grant funding
Chemistry departments running NIH or NSF-funded research labs file H-1B petitions far more consistently than teaching-only programs. Filter your search to tenure-track and research faculty roles at R1 institutions, where sponsored positions are structurally built into grant budgets.
File your I-129 with premium processing
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision on your I-129 petition. For faculty roles with a fixed semester start date, standard processing risks missing your first teaching term entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring institutions
Search Chemistry Professor roles on Migrate Mate to see which universities and research institutions have active H-1B LCA filing history through DOL. That filing history tells you which employers already have the infrastructure to sponsor your petition.
H-1B Visa Chemistry Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Chemistry Professor jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Chemistry Professor roles meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a directly related scientific field. Most tenure-track and visiting faculty positions at accredited universities document this requirement explicitly in the job posting, which strengthens the petition considerably.
Are universities cap-exempt for H-1B petitions?
Most accredited universities and nonprofit research institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file petitions at any time without entering the annual lottery. This is one of the structural advantages of faculty positions over industry roles. Confirm cap-exempt status with the institution's HR or international office before signing an offer letter.
How do I find chemistry faculty positions at H-1B sponsoring institutions?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer, so you can identify universities that have actively sponsored H-1B petitions for chemistry and related science roles. This is more reliable than inferring sponsorship willingness from a job posting alone, since LCA filings are public DOL records tied to actual approved petitions.
Does my foreign chemistry degree qualify for an H-1B petition?
A foreign bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related field generally satisfies the specialty occupation requirement if it's equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. USCIS accepts credential evaluations from recognized services to establish equivalency. Three-year degrees from some countries may qualify, but the evaluation must explicitly confirm the equivalency to avoid an RFE.
What role does my employer play in the H-1B filing process?
Your employer handles the entire petition process: filing the LCA with DOL for prevailing wage certification, then submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. You can't self-petition for an H-1B. For faculty roles, the university's HR or legal team typically manages this, but confirm they have experience with academic H-1B filings, since timelines tied to semester start dates require careful coordination.