STEM OPT Quality Control Chemist Jobs
Quality Control Chemist roles in pharmaceutical, food, and manufacturing industries align directly with STEM OPT eligibility. Your STEM degree qualifies you for the 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role maps to an approved CIP code.
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Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
We have been included on a number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior Chemist, Technical Services (1st Shift) role will make an impact:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Performs and documents the analysis of samples following approved test methods
- Calculate, check, and/or review data
- Support method development, validation and transfer though drafting and execution of associated protocols and reports
- Perform / oversee instrument calibrations and maintenance
- Perform troubleshooting of analytical methods, instrumentation and equipment
- Provide training in analytical procedures and techniques
- Completes analytical projects with limited supervision
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications for this role are:
- Bachelor’s degree, 4 years of relevant experience, experience working in a GXP laboratory and proficiency over a range of analytical techniques. A combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration
- Must possess knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation such as dissolution baths, HPLC’s, GC’s, FTIR, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, etc. Knowledge of scientific software, basic word processing, and spreadsheets
COMPENSATION
Exact compensation may vary based on items such as skills, experience and location. The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $105,000.
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
INTRODUCTION
Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
We have been included on a number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior Chemist, Technical Services (1st Shift) role will make an impact:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Performs and documents the analysis of samples following approved test methods
- Calculate, check, and/or review data
- Support method development, validation and transfer though drafting and execution of associated protocols and reports
- Perform / oversee instrument calibrations and maintenance
- Perform troubleshooting of analytical methods, instrumentation and equipment
- Provide training in analytical procedures and techniques
- Completes analytical projects with limited supervision
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications for this role are:
- Bachelor’s degree, 4 years of relevant experience, experience working in a GXP laboratory and proficiency over a range of analytical techniques. A combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration
- Must possess knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation such as dissolution baths, HPLC’s, GC’s, FTIR, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, etc. Knowledge of scientific software, basic word processing, and spreadsheets
COMPENSATION
Exact compensation may vary based on items such as skills, experience and location. The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $105,000.
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Quality Control Chemist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Chemistry and chemical engineering degrees fall under CIP codes 40.05 and 14.07, both STEM-designated. Confirm your specific degree maps to an approved CIP code through your DSO before targeting QC Chemist postings, since mismatches delay your I-983 approval.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before your offer stage, not after, to avoid accepting a role that disqualifies your extension.
Document your training plan around QC-specific tasks
Your I-983 training plan must tie your work activities to learning objectives from your STEM degree. For QC Chemist roles, map tasks like spectroscopic analysis, method validation, and SOP authorship directly to your coursework in analytical chemistry or biochemistry.
Target regulated industries with structured QC functions
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and food and beverage manufacturers operate under FDA or USDA oversight, which requires dedicated QC headcount. These employers run established compliance teams and are far more likely to have E-Verify enrollment and experience onboarding STEM OPT candidates than smaller contract labs.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT-eligible QC roles
Search Quality Control Chemist positions on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified E-Verify enrollment. Filtering by STEM OPT eligibility at the start saves you from advancing through interview rounds with companies that can't legally support your extension.
Time your application around your OPT expiration window
Your STEM OPT extension application must be filed before your initial 12-month OPT EAD expires. Submit your I-765 and I-983 at least 90 days before that date. If your employer later files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf, cap-gap rules protect your authorization through October 1 of that year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Control Chemist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The role itself must also relate directly to your degree, which you document through the I-983 training plan. Your DSO confirms degree eligibility based on your CIP code before approving the extension request.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a QC Chemist position?
Your I-983 must detail the specific skills you'll develop and how they connect to your STEM degree. For a QC Chemist, that means listing activities like HPLC method development, stability testing, out-of-specification investigations, and regulatory compliance documentation, then mapping each to coursework from your degree program. Both you and your employer supervisor sign the form, and your DSO reviews it.
Is my employer required to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement under STEM OPT rules, not a preference. Your employer must be enrolled and in good standing with E-Verify before USCIS will approve your extension. You can verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer. Working for a non-enrolled employer during your STEM OPT period puts your status at risk.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. If the petition is selected and approved, your status transitions to H-1B on October 1. You don't need to take separate action to trigger cap-gap, but confirm your I-20 reflects the extension.
Where can I find Quality Control Chemist jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists QC Chemist roles filtered for STEM OPT eligibility, showing employers with E-Verify enrollment so you're not spending time on companies that can't support your extension. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and food safety labs are the most active hiring sectors. The O*NET profile for Quality Control Chemists can also help you understand which industries post the most openings.