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Quality Control Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, chemistry, or materials science. Employers in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices regularly file LCAs for these roles, making them a reliable category for H-1B job seekers.
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Location:
West Lebanon, NH, US
About the Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
This role offers hands-on experience in a Microbiology QC lab, supporting the day-to-day activities that keep testing operations running smoothly like: organizing and preparing workspaces, performing routine inspections, perform sampling activities, cleaning and sanitization of lab spaces and equipment, and general equipment maintenance. In our GMP and GLP environment the candidate should be detail-oriented, comfortable following established SOPs while diagnosing/fixing issues, contributing to investigations, and maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance. This position requires strict adherence to cGMPs, established manufacturing practices and procedures and compliance with quality regulations and guidelines. Prior experience in a GMP, Life Science, or laboratory environment is preferred but not required. This role will primarily support our Microbiology QC teams.
This is an onsite based position at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility. This is a first shift Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
Relationships
Reports to: QC Supervisor (Microbiology)
Essential Functions
- Performs routine QC support activities (e.g. housekeeping, sanitizations, glassware cleaning, sample receipt)
- Performs sampling with minimal support
- Support of low complexity tasks (e.g. Spectroscopy, Bioburden Testing, Incoming Inspection of Consumables)
- Performs routine equipment maintenance with support
- Identifies deviations and may support systematic problem solving and laboratory investigations
- Documents and archives work in accordance with Good Documentation Practice
- May support report writing activities
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Certifications:
- High School Diploma required
- Associates Degree in a scientific field preferred
Work Experience:
- High School Diploma with three (3) years of relevant work experience required
- Associates Degree with zero (0) years of relevant work experience preferred
- Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other regulated industry experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- The ability to understand and execute established written instructions is essential
- Good organizational, time management and documentation skills
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Basic computer skills (e.g. email, MS Word, database management)
- Knowledge of laboratory or manufacturing operations preferred
Physical Requirements
0-5% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp and feel. The ability to speak, listen and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands and or fingers. Lifting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, close proximity to moving parts and equipment, use of ladders and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odours, fumes and dust.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Facility: Business Support & Administration
Location:
West Lebanon, NH, US
About the Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
This role offers hands-on experience in a Microbiology QC lab, supporting the day-to-day activities that keep testing operations running smoothly like: organizing and preparing workspaces, performing routine inspections, perform sampling activities, cleaning and sanitization of lab spaces and equipment, and general equipment maintenance. In our GMP and GLP environment the candidate should be detail-oriented, comfortable following established SOPs while diagnosing/fixing issues, contributing to investigations, and maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance. This position requires strict adherence to cGMPs, established manufacturing practices and procedures and compliance with quality regulations and guidelines. Prior experience in a GMP, Life Science, or laboratory environment is preferred but not required. This role will primarily support our Microbiology QC teams.
This is an onsite based position at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility. This is a first shift Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
Relationships
Reports to: QC Supervisor (Microbiology)
Essential Functions
- Performs routine QC support activities (e.g. housekeeping, sanitizations, glassware cleaning, sample receipt)
- Performs sampling with minimal support
- Support of low complexity tasks (e.g. Spectroscopy, Bioburden Testing, Incoming Inspection of Consumables)
- Performs routine equipment maintenance with support
- Identifies deviations and may support systematic problem solving and laboratory investigations
- Documents and archives work in accordance with Good Documentation Practice
- May support report writing activities
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Certifications:
- High School Diploma required
- Associates Degree in a scientific field preferred
Work Experience:
- High School Diploma with three (3) years of relevant work experience required
- Associates Degree with zero (0) years of relevant work experience preferred
- Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other regulated industry experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- The ability to understand and execute established written instructions is essential
- Good organizational, time management and documentation skills
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Basic computer skills (e.g. email, MS Word, database management)
- Knowledge of laboratory or manufacturing operations preferred
Physical Requirements
0-5% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp and feel. The ability to speak, listen and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands and or fingers. Lifting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, close proximity to moving parts and equipment, use of ladders and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odours, fumes and dust.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Control Specialist
Match your degree to the role
H-1B approval for QC Specialist roles depends on your degree field directly matching the job duties. Engineering, chemistry, biology, and materials science degrees consistently satisfy specialty occupation requirements. A general business degree rarely does, so tailor your applications accordingly.
Target industries with consistent LCA filings
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and semiconductor fabs file LCAs for QC Specialists at far higher rates than general manufacturing. Use OFLC Wage Search to filter by SOC code 51-9061 and identify which industries file most frequently in your target region.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before applying
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to petition for your H-1B. QC roles in federal contractor supply chains are often already enrolled, but smaller contract manufacturers may not be. Confirm enrollment status during the interview stage, not after an offer arrives.
Find QC employers sponsoring H-1B visas on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to surface QC Specialist roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Filtering by filing activity removes employers who've never navigated sponsorship, saving you from offers that stall at the petition stage.
Align your start date with the H-1B cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 employment start date. If you're interviewing in late fall or winter, your actual start date could be 12 to 18 months away. Discuss this timeline with employers early so both sides plan the offer and onboarding around the cap schedule.
Document quality certifications before the I-129 is filed
ASQ certifications, ISO auditor credentials, and Six Sigma belt levels strengthen your specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition. Gather official certificates and letters of verification before your employer files, since USCIS may request them in an RFE.
H-1B Visa Quality Control Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Control Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A QC Specialist role qualifies when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as engineering, chemistry, or biology as a normal condition of entry. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable, regardless of field, are harder to defend as specialty occupations. USCIS evaluates the job description and industry norms, so the offer letter and LCA need to reflect the degree requirement precisely.
Which industries hire QC Specialists and sponsor H-1B visas most often?
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, medical device companies, semiconductor fabricators, and aerospace suppliers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for QC Specialist roles. These industries operate under FDA, ISO, or FAA quality frameworks that require degree-level expertise, which supports the specialty occupation argument. You can browse employers with active H-1B LCA filing history for QC roles on Migrate Mate.
What SOC code applies to Quality Control Specialists, and why does it matter for H-1B?
The DOL typically maps QC Specialist roles to SOC code 51-9061 (Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers) or 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers), depending on job duties. The SOC code your employer selects on the LCA determines the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL use to evaluate your offer. You can verify prevailing wage rates for your specific code and location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can I use OPT or STEM OPT as a QC Specialist while waiting for H-1B cap selection?
Yes. If your QC role at a STEM-designated employer falls under an eligible CIP code, you can extend your OPT by 24 months after your initial 12-month OPT period. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to authorize the STEM OPT extension. The combined 36 months of OPT authorization can bridge you through one or two H-1B lottery cycles while you remain in status and continue building QC experience.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect QC Specialist job offers?
The LCA your employer files must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code, job level, and work location. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity. A Level I wage applies to entry-level QC roles; a Level II or III wage applies to roles requiring independent judgment or supervisory responsibility. Accepting a wage below the certified LCA wage violates the terms of your H-1B status.