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Quality Control Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as engineering, chemistry, or materials science. Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical device employers file LCAs regularly for this occupation code, making it an active H-1B sponsorship category.
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
THE POSITION
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Scientist I, Quality Control to join our growing Quality organization in Verona, Wisconsin. In this role, you will support analytical method validation, method transfer, and quality control testing for pharmaceutical raw materials, in-process manufacturing samples, drug substance, drug product, and stability studies across our innovative RNAi therapeutic pipeline. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced GMP laboratory, applying advanced analytical techniques while collaborating closely with Analytical Development and Manufacturing. You'll serve as a technical resource within the laboratory, contribute to scientific problem-solving, and help ensure the quality and integrity of products advancing through development and commercialization. This role is 2nd shift and eligible for a 10% shift differential.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, drug substances, drug products, and stability samples using validated analytical methods.
- Execute method validation, method transfer, and routine QC testing activities in accordance with cGMP requirements and ICH guidelines.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and interpret data from analytical instrumentation, including:
- LC-MS
- HPLC/UHPLC (RP and AEX)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Karl Fischer titration
- FTIR
- Endotoxin/LAL testing
- Raman spectroscopy
- Analyze and interpret analytical data, including stability trends and degradation profiles.
- Independently investigate analytical results and make sound scientific decisions while ensuring data quality and compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support product development and manufacturing activities.
- Lead technical discussions, troubleshoot analytical challenges, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Train and mentor laboratory colleagues on analytical techniques, instrumentation, and laboratory best practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and internal procedures.
- Support laboratory investigations, method improvements, and other Quality Control initiatives as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience, or Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Fully knowledgeable of cGMP and ICH laboratory requirements and operations.
- Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices; comfort working against defined hold times and turnaround targets.
- Prior experience testing oligonucleotides, peptides, or other synthetic biomolecules.
- Hands-on experience with LCMS, AEX-HPLC, RP-HPLC/UHPLC, Karl Fischer titration, or LAL/endotoxin testing.
- Experience supporting in-process (real-time) testing in a manufacturing-adjacent QC lab.
- Proficient and demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation, test methodology/validations/transfers, data acquisition systems, and typical cGMP policies/practices.
COMPENSATION
- Wisconsin pay range: $90,000 USD - $108,000 USD
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.
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INTRODUCTION
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
THE POSITION
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Scientist I, Quality Control to join our growing Quality organization in Verona, Wisconsin. In this role, you will support analytical method validation, method transfer, and quality control testing for pharmaceutical raw materials, in-process manufacturing samples, drug substance, drug product, and stability studies across our innovative RNAi therapeutic pipeline. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced GMP laboratory, applying advanced analytical techniques while collaborating closely with Analytical Development and Manufacturing. You'll serve as a technical resource within the laboratory, contribute to scientific problem-solving, and help ensure the quality and integrity of products advancing through development and commercialization. This role is 2nd shift and eligible for a 10% shift differential.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, drug substances, drug products, and stability samples using validated analytical methods.
- Execute method validation, method transfer, and routine QC testing activities in accordance with cGMP requirements and ICH guidelines.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and interpret data from analytical instrumentation, including:
- LC-MS
- HPLC/UHPLC (RP and AEX)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Karl Fischer titration
- FTIR
- Endotoxin/LAL testing
- Raman spectroscopy
- Analyze and interpret analytical data, including stability trends and degradation profiles.
- Independently investigate analytical results and make sound scientific decisions while ensuring data quality and compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support product development and manufacturing activities.
- Lead technical discussions, troubleshoot analytical challenges, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Train and mentor laboratory colleagues on analytical techniques, instrumentation, and laboratory best practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and internal procedures.
- Support laboratory investigations, method improvements, and other Quality Control initiatives as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience, or Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Fully knowledgeable of cGMP and ICH laboratory requirements and operations.
- Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices; comfort working against defined hold times and turnaround targets.
- Prior experience testing oligonucleotides, peptides, or other synthetic biomolecules.
- Hands-on experience with LCMS, AEX-HPLC, RP-HPLC/UHPLC, Karl Fischer titration, or LAL/endotoxin testing.
- Experience supporting in-process (real-time) testing in a manufacturing-adjacent QC lab.
- Proficient and demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation, test methodology/validations/transfers, data acquisition systems, and typical cGMP policies/practices.
COMPENSATION
- Wisconsin pay range: $90,000 USD - $108,000 USD
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Control Technician
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B approval hinges on your degree field matching the QC role's technical requirements. A general business or unrelated science degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for Quality Control Technician to confirm the accepted degree fields before applying.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and aerospace contractors file LCAs for QC roles far more consistently than general manufacturing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter certified LCAs by occupation code and identify which industries are actively sponsoring.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Quality Control Technician jobs on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation. That narrows your search to companies that have already cleared the DOL process for this exact role type.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the specific wage level tied to your experience. QC Technician roles often fall at Level I or II. Check the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and work location before you accept any offer.
Ask about cap-exempt filing pathways early
If a sponsoring employer is a nonprofit research organization or university, they may be cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's cap status with their HR team before the offer stage, not after.
Document your specialized QC credentials for the petition
Certifications like ASQ's Certified Quality Technician or ISO auditor credentials strengthen your specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition. Gather official transcripts and certification records before your employer initiates the USCIS filing to avoid delays.
H-1B Visa Quality Control Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Control Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a directly related field, it can qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Roles framed as general inspection work without a specific degree requirement are harder to support. The employer's job description and the degree field in your educational background both factor into USCIS's determination.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Quality Control Technician positions?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace contractors, and semiconductor firms file LCAs for Quality Control Technician roles with the most frequency. These industries operate under strict regulatory compliance requirements, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument. You can browse employers actively hiring in these sectors on Migrate Mate, filtered by verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Quality Control Technician role changes significantly at my employer?
A material change in job duties, location, or wage level requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from quality inspection to a supervisory or unrelated function, the amended petition must still satisfy specialty occupation requirements. Failing to file an amendment when required can put your status at risk.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a Quality Control Technician role at a different worksite?
Yes, but your employer must file a new or amended LCA certified by DOL for each new worksite location before you begin working there. The prevailing wage obligation resets based on the new location's wage level for the same SOC code. Short-term assignments under certain DOL guidelines may qualify for exceptions, but any permanent or long-term relocation requires a separate LCA.
Is the Quality Control Technician SOC code commonly used in H-1B LCA filings?
Quality Control Technician roles are typically filed under SOC code 51-9061 (Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers) or adjacent engineering technician codes, depending on how the employer classifies the position. The SOC code your employer selects determines which prevailing wage applies. You can verify which codes employers have used historically by searching the OFLC Wage Search with your job title and location.