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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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 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.