H-1B Visa Quality Control Chemist Jobs
Quality Control Chemist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field. Pharmaceutical, biotech, and manufacturing employers regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for QC positions, and the 85,000-slot annual cap applies unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research institution.
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Get Access To All JobsPRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Chemist II will ensure the timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products by applying validated analytical methods and sound scientific principles, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Contribute to laboratory efficiency, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives, and support the development of team capabilities through training and technical guidance.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Testing of incoming materials, in process/bulk/intermediate, finished product, and stability samples using wet bench and physical techniques, plus instrumentation such as FTIR, UV-VIS, etc., and basic chromatography while growing and training in complex chromatographic analyses
- Accurately records raw data and analyzes, calculates, and interprets the results
- Enters results in appropriate lab systems, such as ERP and LIMS
- Performs daily verification activities, basic calibration and preventative maintenance tasks, and assists with calibration of HPLC, GC, AA, TOC as part of ongoing training
- Is qualified to review and disposition samples/lots in their respective area
- Ability to train and qualify junior co-workers
- Assists in out of specification (OOS) test results and investigation
- Ensure testing is performed accurately and in compliance with GLP, GMP, USP, SOP and other approved test methods
- Participates in method verification/validation/transfer tasks as directed by supervisor and may provide review of raw data and/or reports
- Maintain reagents in laboratory including but not limited to inventory, current MSDS, PPE required for handling, waste generation and disposal
- May flex to other Quality teams/departments to assist when needed
- Promote GMP and safety throughout the facility
- Promote continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
- Assists to follow-up on OOS’s and CAPAs to verify compliance
- Potential exists for exposure to potentially harmful chemicals
- Participate in other activities as assigned by the Quality Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Ability to use a personal computer and peripheral equipment to accurately enter and analyze data and produce reports.
- Knowledge of chemical safety and protective equipment.
- Knowledge of various analytical equipment and techniques utilized in an analytical laboratory.
- Ability to follow established priorities, work independently and productively.
- Communicate with others clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment-sometimes rapidly shifting priorities. Ability to concentrate in such an environment and perform quality work.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or appropriate discipline.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- HPLC & GC: 3 years (Required)
- CDMO: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Chemist II will ensure the timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products by applying validated analytical methods and sound scientific principles, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Contribute to laboratory efficiency, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives, and support the development of team capabilities through training and technical guidance.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Testing of incoming materials, in process/bulk/intermediate, finished product, and stability samples using wet bench and physical techniques, plus instrumentation such as FTIR, UV-VIS, etc., and basic chromatography while growing and training in complex chromatographic analyses
- Accurately records raw data and analyzes, calculates, and interprets the results
- Enters results in appropriate lab systems, such as ERP and LIMS
- Performs daily verification activities, basic calibration and preventative maintenance tasks, and assists with calibration of HPLC, GC, AA, TOC as part of ongoing training
- Is qualified to review and disposition samples/lots in their respective area
- Ability to train and qualify junior co-workers
- Assists in out of specification (OOS) test results and investigation
- Ensure testing is performed accurately and in compliance with GLP, GMP, USP, SOP and other approved test methods
- Participates in method verification/validation/transfer tasks as directed by supervisor and may provide review of raw data and/or reports
- Maintain reagents in laboratory including but not limited to inventory, current MSDS, PPE required for handling, waste generation and disposal
- May flex to other Quality teams/departments to assist when needed
- Promote GMP and safety throughout the facility
- Promote continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
- Assists to follow-up on OOS’s and CAPAs to verify compliance
- Potential exists for exposure to potentially harmful chemicals
- Participate in other activities as assigned by the Quality Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Ability to use a personal computer and peripheral equipment to accurately enter and analyze data and produce reports.
- Knowledge of chemical safety and protective equipment.
- Knowledge of various analytical equipment and techniques utilized in an analytical laboratory.
- Ability to follow established priorities, work independently and productively.
- Communicate with others clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment-sometimes rapidly shifting priorities. Ability to concentrate in such an environment and perform quality work.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or appropriate discipline.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- HPLC & GC: 3 years (Required)
- CDMO: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Control Chemist
Align your degree to QC job descriptions
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the role. A degree in analytical chemistry or biochemistry strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general science degree, so highlight coursework in instrumentation, GMP, or regulatory compliance on your resume.
Search LCA filings for QC Chemist sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 19-4031 before applying. Employers who have certified LCAs for QC Chemist roles in the past two years are actively set up to sponsor, which shortens your offer-to-petition timeline significantly.
Target pharmaceutical and contract testing employers
Pharma manufacturers, contract research organizations, and food safety labs file H-1B petitions for QC Chemists at much higher rates than general manufacturers. Migrate Mate filters employer H-1B filing history by occupation so you can identify these sponsors before you apply.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your chemistry degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files. A three-year bachelor's from some countries may require supplemental coursework documentation to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements for laboratory roles.
Negotiate a start date that clears the cap gap
If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, ask your employer to file by April 1 for an October 1 start date. QC labs running 24-hour GMP operations often need continuity, so framing your October start as operationally planned rather than visa-driven helps the conversation with hiring managers.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
If you'll be working STEM OPT before transitioning to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. QC roles at smaller contract labs sometimes aren't enrolled, and discovering this after accepting an offer delays both your OPT extension and your H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Quality Control Chemist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Control Chemist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently treats QC Chemist positions as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a closely related field. The O*NET profile for this occupation confirms a bachelor's-level education requirement. Roles that list only an associate degree or equivalent experience as acceptable may face an RFE, so the job description's degree language matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for QC Chemists?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech companies, contract research organizations, medical device firms, and food and beverage producers are the most active H-1B sponsors for QC Chemist roles. These employers run regulated labs under FDA or ISO standards and typically have established immigration processes in place. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect QC Chemist H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific QC Chemist role based on the work location and experience level. The LCA, which the employer certifies before filing the H-1B petition, locks in that wage commitment. You can look up prevailing wage levels for your location using the OFLC Wage Search to gauge whether an offer is likely to clear the DOL threshold.
Can my employer file H-1B for a QC Chemist role that requires shift work or travel to client sites?
Yes, but worksite requirements add complexity. If the role involves traveling to client facilities or working at multiple labs, your employer must file an amended LCA for each worksite outside the original metropolitan statistical area. For roles at client manufacturing sites, the employer of record must still be the H-1B petitioner, not the client company.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or merges with another company?
If the acquiring company assumes your employer's assets and liabilities and your job duties remain substantially the same, your H-1B status generally continues without a new petition under the successor-in-interest doctrine. Your employer should notify USCIS and amend the petition if your role, title, or location changes materially. QC Chemists in pharmaceutical M&A situations should confirm with their employer's legal team whether an amended petition is required.