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.
See All Quality Control Chemist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 51+ Quality Control Chemist jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 51+ Quality Control Chemist jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Quality Control Chemist roles.
Get Access To All JobsCOMPANY DESCRIPTION
Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform a variety of analytical laboratory testing of raw material, processed material and finished products and assure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Major Job Duties:
- Operate a variety of treatment test equipment, such as HPLC, spectrophotometer, pH meter, filtration devices, hot plates, TDS, Moisture Apparatus, Melting Point, balances, etc.
- Conduct a variety of analytical lab tests in compliance with standard testing methods, procedures and regulations; implement quality control specifications.
- Set up instruments and conduct sample tests; utilize a variety of methods to assure compliance to established standards and testing controls; interpret test results and prepare and submit reports related to test results.
- Perform, interpret, evaluate and record standard process control laboratory tests; perform calculations as needed and record results; notify appropriate personnel of abnormal or critical results and significant changes in lab results.
- Troubleshoot, clean and maintain instruments, glassware and equipment; conduct preliminary diagnostic test on equipment; assure materials meet standards of cleanliness to assure accurate test results; assure an adequate supply of test materials to perform daily testing; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Prepare periodic and special reports concerning quality control and results of laboratory tests; prepare analytical results reports to relay qualitative and quantitative data; submit to manager of quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Skills:
- 2 years of experience in a related laboratory.
- HPLC, UV-IR spectrometry, NMR, GCMS (Mass Spec, Gas Chromatography, Total Organic Carbon, etc.).
- Technical record-keeping techniques.
- Perform a variety of laboratory testing. Perform mathematical calculations applicable to chemistry testing.
- Work cooperatively with others. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand fluent English.
- Strong understanding of GMP concepts and requirements.
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner.
- Follows instructions, policies, and procedures.
Non-Essential Skills:
- Operate, maintain and repair equipment required to perform related duties.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's of Science degree in chemistry or closely related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this job.
Primary responsibility includes review and approval of data for the QC Microbiology lab. Including review in electronic system (i.e. LIMS) and paper systems (i.e. notebooks).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Akriti Gupta
Associate Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)
Artech Information Systems LLC
360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960
Office: (973) 967-3409 | Fax: 973.998.2599
Connect with us on - LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform a variety of analytical laboratory testing of raw material, processed material and finished products and assure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Major Job Duties:
- Operate a variety of treatment test equipment, such as HPLC, spectrophotometer, pH meter, filtration devices, hot plates, TDS, Moisture Apparatus, Melting Point, balances, etc.
- Conduct a variety of analytical lab tests in compliance with standard testing methods, procedures and regulations; implement quality control specifications.
- Set up instruments and conduct sample tests; utilize a variety of methods to assure compliance to established standards and testing controls; interpret test results and prepare and submit reports related to test results.
- Perform, interpret, evaluate and record standard process control laboratory tests; perform calculations as needed and record results; notify appropriate personnel of abnormal or critical results and significant changes in lab results.
- Troubleshoot, clean and maintain instruments, glassware and equipment; conduct preliminary diagnostic test on equipment; assure materials meet standards of cleanliness to assure accurate test results; assure an adequate supply of test materials to perform daily testing; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Prepare periodic and special reports concerning quality control and results of laboratory tests; prepare analytical results reports to relay qualitative and quantitative data; submit to manager of quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Skills:
- 2 years of experience in a related laboratory.
- HPLC, UV-IR spectrometry, NMR, GCMS (Mass Spec, Gas Chromatography, Total Organic Carbon, etc.).
- Technical record-keeping techniques.
- Perform a variety of laboratory testing. Perform mathematical calculations applicable to chemistry testing.
- Work cooperatively with others. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand fluent English.
- Strong understanding of GMP concepts and requirements.
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner.
- Follows instructions, policies, and procedures.
Non-Essential Skills:
- Operate, maintain and repair equipment required to perform related duties.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's of Science degree in chemistry or closely related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this job.
Primary responsibility includes review and approval of data for the QC Microbiology lab. Including review in electronic system (i.e. LIMS) and paper systems (i.e. notebooks).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Akriti Gupta
Associate Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)
Artech Information Systems LLC
360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960
Office: (973) 967-3409 | Fax: 973.998.2599
Connect with us on - LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter
See all 51+ Quality Control Chemist jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Quality Control Chemist roles.
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 petition on your behalf, cap-gap rules protect your authorization through October 1 of that year.
Quality Control Chemist jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Quality Control Chemist JobsFrequently 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.
See which Quality Control Chemist employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Quality Control Chemist Jobs