Chemicals & Materials STEM OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts hosts major chemicals and materials employers, from specialty chemical producers in Greater Boston to polymer and biotech-adjacent materials firms along the Route 128 corridor and in Worcester. F-1 STEM OPT candidates with degrees in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering are actively recruited here, where the state's dense research university network feeds directly into industry hiring pipelines.
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The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist maintains audit-ready environmental programs and converts sustainability objectives into measurable site action across Saint-Gobain Innovation North America and R&D locations. Based in Northborough, MA and reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this on-site, hands-on role partners with researchers, Facilities, Engineering, EHS colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support responsible operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist:
- Leads waste management programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, and laboratory waste; completes waste determinations and profiles; oversees accumulation areas, inspections, vendors, manifests, records, employee guidance, and reuse or recycling opportunities.
- Manages environmental compliance programs, including permits, plans, monitoring, inspections, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI applicability, and other applicable obligations. Maintains the environmental compliance calendar and prepares accurate, timely, and traceable submissions.
- Evaluates environmental risks and drives corrective action by supporting management-of-change (MOC) and capital-project reviews, assessing new chemicals, equipment, and processes, managing environmental vendors and consultants, supporting audits and inspections, and providing technical guidance for spill response and emergency planning.
- Coordinates sustainability metrics and improvement projects related to waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, and circularity. Verifies data quality, tracks progress, and translates sustainability objectives into practical, measurable site initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive environmental professional with experience in waste management, environmental permitting and reporting, regulatory compliance, sustainability data, and pollution prevention within an R&D, laboratory, or similarly complex technical environment. The candidate demonstrates strong organization, technical judgment, documentation discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions while driving environmental actions to timely and sustainable closure. Finally, the incumbent must be able to adjust priorities and respond promptly to emerging issues, unplanned needs, or safety-critical situations as required to meet the demands of this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience: Environmental Technology, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a rigorous EHS environment (preferably R&D, lab or similarly complex technical environment) handling environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and waste management.
- General EHS, chemical safety, and lab safety knowledge.
- Environmental compliance: Permit requirements, regulatory plans, monitoring, audits, compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, or comparable environmental obligations (preferably lab or R&D environment).
- Waste Management: Hands-on hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, or laboratory waste management experience, including waste determinations, profiles, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, vendor coordination, and audit-ready documentation.
- Environmental Risk Management: Support management-of-change and capital-project reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, environmental incident investigation, spill response, emergency planning, and corrective-action closure.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple EHS&S tasks.
- Customer focus: Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met.
- Record Keeping: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems, including data entry, reporting, training records, compliance documentation, and program tracking tools such as 4.0rms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and experience working on 5S and sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, circularity, data verification, performance tracking, or improvement-project coordination).
- Sustainability: Waste reduction, chemical reuse/recycling, inventory control, and sustainability data.
- Understanding or working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001.
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM).
PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs.
COMPENSATION
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 $72,500 to $111,500 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 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
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.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
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
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – 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 and Elder Care.
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program.
- Volunteer Day.
Job Reference: USA15603
INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist maintains audit-ready environmental programs and converts sustainability objectives into measurable site action across Saint-Gobain Innovation North America and R&D locations. Based in Northborough, MA and reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this on-site, hands-on role partners with researchers, Facilities, Engineering, EHS colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support responsible operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist:
- Leads waste management programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, and laboratory waste; completes waste determinations and profiles; oversees accumulation areas, inspections, vendors, manifests, records, employee guidance, and reuse or recycling opportunities.
- Manages environmental compliance programs, including permits, plans, monitoring, inspections, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI applicability, and other applicable obligations. Maintains the environmental compliance calendar and prepares accurate, timely, and traceable submissions.
- Evaluates environmental risks and drives corrective action by supporting management-of-change (MOC) and capital-project reviews, assessing new chemicals, equipment, and processes, managing environmental vendors and consultants, supporting audits and inspections, and providing technical guidance for spill response and emergency planning.
- Coordinates sustainability metrics and improvement projects related to waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, and circularity. Verifies data quality, tracks progress, and translates sustainability objectives into practical, measurable site initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive environmental professional with experience in waste management, environmental permitting and reporting, regulatory compliance, sustainability data, and pollution prevention within an R&D, laboratory, or similarly complex technical environment. The candidate demonstrates strong organization, technical judgment, documentation discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions while driving environmental actions to timely and sustainable closure. Finally, the incumbent must be able to adjust priorities and respond promptly to emerging issues, unplanned needs, or safety-critical situations as required to meet the demands of this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience: Environmental Technology, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a rigorous EHS environment (preferably R&D, lab or similarly complex technical environment) handling environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and waste management.
- General EHS, chemical safety, and lab safety knowledge.
- Environmental compliance: Permit requirements, regulatory plans, monitoring, audits, compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, or comparable environmental obligations (preferably lab or R&D environment).
- Waste Management: Hands-on hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, or laboratory waste management experience, including waste determinations, profiles, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, vendor coordination, and audit-ready documentation.
- Environmental Risk Management: Support management-of-change and capital-project reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, environmental incident investigation, spill response, emergency planning, and corrective-action closure.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple EHS&S tasks.
- Customer focus: Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met.
- Record Keeping: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems, including data entry, reporting, training records, compliance documentation, and program tracking tools such as 4.0rms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and experience working on 5S and sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, circularity, data verification, performance tracking, or improvement-project coordination).
- Sustainability: Waste reduction, chemical reuse/recycling, inventory control, and sustainability data.
- Understanding or working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001.
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM).
PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs.
COMPENSATION
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 $72,500 to $111,500 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 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
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.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
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
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – 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 and Elder Care.
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program.
- Volunteer Day.
Job Reference: USA15603
STEM OPT Chemicals & Materials Job Roles in Massachusetts
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Search Chemicals & Materials Jobs in MassachusettsChemicals & Materials STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Which chemicals and materials companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts-based employers with documented F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in chemicals and materials include specialty chemical producers, advanced materials firms, and polymer manufacturers concentrated around the Route 128 tech corridor and Greater Boston. Companies such as Cabot Corporation, W.R. Grace, and MilliporeSigma have maintained significant Massachusetts operations with graduate-level hiring. Sponsorship patterns vary by facility size and role, so reviewing each employer's OPT hiring history is important before applying.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most chemicals and materials F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Greater Boston and Cambridge lead in chemicals and materials F-1 STEM OPT opportunities, driven by proximity to MIT, Harvard, and Northeastern and a dense cluster of materials-focused startups and established chemical companies. Worcester is a secondary hub, home to several specialty materials manufacturers. The Route 128 suburbs, including Billerica, Waltham, and Woburn, also host established chemical and advanced materials employers with consistent graduate hiring activity.
How do I find chemicals and materials F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 STEM OPT job seekers and filters chemicals and materials roles by verified employer sponsorship history in Massachusetts. Rather than sorting through unfiltered listings, you can search by OPT authorization type and industry so results reflect employers who have actually sponsored STEM OPT candidates in this field before. Pair that with outreach to Massachusetts-based materials and chemical firms during your 90-day OPT application window to maximize your options.
What types of chemicals and materials roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to your degree. In chemicals and materials, qualifying positions commonly include process engineer, materials scientist, polymer chemist, quality engineer, R&D chemist, and failure analysis engineer. The role must use the technical skills from your STEM degree directly, general project management or sales positions without a technical component typically do not qualify even at chemicals companies. Confirm your specific CIP code eligibility with your Designated School Official.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in chemicals and materials?
Massachusetts employers in chemicals and materials are frequently enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for all STEM OPT extensions nationwide. The state's strong ties to research institutions mean many sponsoring employers are accustomed to OPT timelines and I-983 training plan requirements. Some facilities handling regulated substances operate under additional federal compliance frameworks, so security clearance eligibility and visa status can factor into hiring decisions at certain defense-adjacent materials firms. Review each employer's E-Verify status and training plan process before accepting an offer.