Chemicals & Materials OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated around the state's dense biotech and specialty chemicals corridor, with employers like Dow, MilliporeSigma, and Cabot Corporation hiring OPT-eligible graduates. Boston, Cambridge, and Woburn host the highest concentration of roles, drawing students from MIT, Northeastern, and UMass Amherst into polymer science, materials engineering, and chemical process positions.
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The Plant Cost Analyst will assist the Norwood Controller to ensure the financial statement integrity and internal controls of the Norwood location. This position will be responsible for plant accounting activity such as supporting WCM Plant Team. Partner with the plant management to provide timely and accurate data to support business decisions such as sourcing, pricing, and long-range planning.
- Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close assignments
- Demonstrate awareness of all elements of the plant's financial statements
- Assist in preparing post-closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary
- Partner with the Controller to prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level
- Partner with the Controller to prepare, maintain and analyze product standard costs
- Support the analytical needs of the Controller and other financial management
- Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability
- Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions
- Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions to plant issues
- Ensure compliance with CT and SGC policies and procedures
- Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory
- Assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests
- Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting
- Support six sigma by auditing results, training black belts, and suggesting new projects
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance,
- Minimum 2 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP
- Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant's financial results
- Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills are required
- Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations
- Strong sense of customer service
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $81,500.00 to $126,500.00 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,600.00 to $139,100.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA15088
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
The Plant Cost Analyst will assist the Norwood Controller to ensure the financial statement integrity and internal controls of the Norwood location. This position will be responsible for plant accounting activity such as supporting WCM Plant Team. Partner with the plant management to provide timely and accurate data to support business decisions such as sourcing, pricing, and long-range planning.
- Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close assignments
- Demonstrate awareness of all elements of the plant's financial statements
- Assist in preparing post-closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary
- Partner with the Controller to prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level
- Partner with the Controller to prepare, maintain and analyze product standard costs
- Support the analytical needs of the Controller and other financial management
- Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability
- Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions
- Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions to plant issues
- Ensure compliance with CT and SGC policies and procedures
- Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory
- Assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests
- Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting
- Support six sigma by auditing results, training black belts, and suggesting new projects
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance,
- Minimum 2 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP
- Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant's financial results
- Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills are required
- Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations
- Strong sense of customer service
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $81,500.00 to $126,500.00 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,600.00 to $139,100.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA15088
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Which chemicals and materials companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Several established employers in Massachusetts have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates in chemicals and materials roles. These include Cabot Corporation, headquartered in Boston, MilliporeSigma with operations in Burlington, and specialty materials firms clustered in the Route 128 corridor. Smaller contract manufacturers and materials startups in the greater Boston area also regularly bring on OPT workers, particularly for lab-based and process engineering positions.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Boston and Cambridge lead in chemicals and materials OPT hiring, largely due to proximity to major research universities and established industry tenants. Woburn, Waltham, and Billerica along the Route 128 technology belt host a significant number of specialty chemicals and advanced materials employers. Worcester also has a growing presence, supported by WPI graduates and regional manufacturers with consistent OPT hiring activity.
What types of chemicals and materials roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align directly with a student's degree field qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship. In chemicals and materials, this typically includes process engineer, materials scientist, polymer chemist, quality control chemist, R&D associate, and analytical chemist positions. The role must be directly related to the student's area of study, so a chemical engineering graduate working in formulation development would generally qualify, while an unrelated administrative role would not.
How do I find chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to search for chemicals and materials roles in Massachusetts that are open to F-1 OPT candidates. Beyond Migrate Mate, attending career fairs at MIT, Northeastern, and UMass Amherst and connecting with university international student offices can surface employers with active OPT hiring pipelines in this industry.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the chemicals and materials industry?
Massachusetts has no state-level restrictions on F-1 OPT employment, but the chemicals and materials industry here skews heavily toward research and advanced manufacturing, meaning many roles require security clearance eligibility or access to export-controlled technology under ITAR and EAR regulations. F-1 OPT students who are foreign nationals may be ineligible for certain positions involving controlled substances or restricted research. Reviewing a job posting's citizenship or export control requirements before applying is important.