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Northwestern University hires across a broad range of laboratory functions, from research support and clinical testing to core facility operations. The university has an established international hiring process and routinely sponsors work visas for qualified laboratory professionals across multiple categories.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: MED-Neurology
Salary/Grade: NEX/11
Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 - $24.85 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Marketing Statement
Join a dynamic, mission-driven neurology research team. We investigate the mechanisms of delirium—an acute disorder of attention and awareness affecting nearly 1 in 5 older hospitalized adults. Our goal is to improve diagnosis, prediction, and outcomes through innovative clinical research and cutting-edge technology development. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Study Coordinator who is excited to work at the intersection of clinical care, neuroscience, and emerging digital health tools. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a strong foundation in clinical research—perfect for those considering medical school, graduate school, or a long-term career in research.
As a Core Member Of Our Team, You Will
- Recruit and engage study participants within the hospital setting
- Perform in-person and remote cognitive evaluations
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and communicate with participant families
- Collect, process, and manage biospecimens
- Assist with data analyses
- Contribute to the development of wearable and AI-based tools for detecting delirium
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical research environment, values both compassionate patient interaction and scientific rigor, and can work both in a team and independently. A 2-year commitment is strongly preferred to allow for full immersion, skill development, and project continuity. This position supports an in-person clinical research study with hospitalized patients and therefore requires on-site presence and occasional weekend shifts to support our research participants fully. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, eager to gain hands-on clinical and research experience, and motivated to contribute to innovative neurology research, we would love to hear from you.
Job Summary
Coordinates collection, analysis, processing & reporting of data & assists Principal Investigator (PI) in judging the validity of test data obtained in regard to biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study(ies) of limited complexity involving co-investigators, multiple campuses &/or universities. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines and specific instructions only for new, difficult, and/or unusual work. Work is reviewed upon completion and only occasionally to verify technical accuracy and compliance with practice, policy, and procedures. EE informs supervisor of ongoing progress and/or potentially controversial matters.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical
- Participates in the planning & conduct of research study including participant recruitment and retention.
- Obtains informed consent
- Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.
- Collects, compiles, tabulates & processes responses.
- Gathers information.
- Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts.
- Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood & obtaining blood pressure.
Administration
- Collects, records, reviews & summarizes research data.
- Collates relevant mathematical results & prepares tables, charts & graphs reflecting relationships of multiple tests.
- Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other pertinent study data.
- Writes portions of grant applications & co-author scientific papers.
- Completes documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.
Finance
- May process payments for research participants per study protocol.
- Works with industry representatives to negotiate tentative grant funding.
- Coordinates reimbursements for expert panel travel, consultant pay, additional gift card orders, etc. & ensure costs remain within allotted grant budget.
Supervision
- May provide work direction &/or train other research staff to interview/test participants.
- May act as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
- Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life And Wellness
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
Department: MED-Neurology
Salary/Grade: NEX/11
Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 - $24.85 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Marketing Statement
Join a dynamic, mission-driven neurology research team. We investigate the mechanisms of delirium—an acute disorder of attention and awareness affecting nearly 1 in 5 older hospitalized adults. Our goal is to improve diagnosis, prediction, and outcomes through innovative clinical research and cutting-edge technology development. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Study Coordinator who is excited to work at the intersection of clinical care, neuroscience, and emerging digital health tools. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a strong foundation in clinical research—perfect for those considering medical school, graduate school, or a long-term career in research.
As a Core Member Of Our Team, You Will
- Recruit and engage study participants within the hospital setting
- Perform in-person and remote cognitive evaluations
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and communicate with participant families
- Collect, process, and manage biospecimens
- Assist with data analyses
- Contribute to the development of wearable and AI-based tools for detecting delirium
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical research environment, values both compassionate patient interaction and scientific rigor, and can work both in a team and independently. A 2-year commitment is strongly preferred to allow for full immersion, skill development, and project continuity. This position supports an in-person clinical research study with hospitalized patients and therefore requires on-site presence and occasional weekend shifts to support our research participants fully. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, eager to gain hands-on clinical and research experience, and motivated to contribute to innovative neurology research, we would love to hear from you.
Job Summary
Coordinates collection, analysis, processing & reporting of data & assists Principal Investigator (PI) in judging the validity of test data obtained in regard to biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study(ies) of limited complexity involving co-investigators, multiple campuses &/or universities. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines and specific instructions only for new, difficult, and/or unusual work. Work is reviewed upon completion and only occasionally to verify technical accuracy and compliance with practice, policy, and procedures. EE informs supervisor of ongoing progress and/or potentially controversial matters.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical
- Participates in the planning & conduct of research study including participant recruitment and retention.
- Obtains informed consent
- Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.
- Collects, compiles, tabulates & processes responses.
- Gathers information.
- Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts.
- Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood & obtaining blood pressure.
Administration
- Collects, records, reviews & summarizes research data.
- Collates relevant mathematical results & prepares tables, charts & graphs reflecting relationships of multiple tests.
- Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other pertinent study data.
- Writes portions of grant applications & co-author scientific papers.
- Completes documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.
Finance
- May process payments for research participants per study protocol.
- Works with industry representatives to negotiate tentative grant funding.
- Coordinates reimbursements for expert panel travel, consultant pay, additional gift card orders, etc. & ensure costs remain within allotted grant budget.
Supervision
- May provide work direction &/or train other research staff to interview/test participants.
- May act as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
- Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life And Wellness
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Laboratory Jobs at Northwestern University Jobs
Align your credentials with CLIA requirements
Many Northwestern laboratory roles fall under CLIA-regulated testing. Before applying, verify your degree and any clinical certifications meet the specific personnel qualifications for the lab category you're targeting, since gaps can delay visa filing.
Target postings linked to sponsored research
Northwestern's research-intensive departments, including Feinberg School of Medicine and the chemistry and life sciences cores, generate most externally sponsored laboratory openings. Filter your search to grant-funded or institute-affiliated positions, where long-term visa support is more common.
Confirm your visa category before the offer stage
Northwestern sponsors H-1B, TN, E-3, and J-1 categories for laboratory roles, but eligibility depends on your nationality and degree field. Raise your visa type early in conversations with the hiring manager so the offer letter reflects the correct sponsorship structure.
Prepare degree equivalency documentation in advance
USCIS specialty occupation petitions for laboratory positions require a direct link between your degree field and the role. If your credential is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your interview, not after you receive an offer.
Browse Northwestern laboratory openings on Migrate Mate
Filter by visa type and laboratory function on Migrate Mate to surface Northwestern positions that match your sponsorship eligibility, so you're applying to roles where the university has an active track record of filing for that specific visa category.
Build your timeline around the H-1B cap window
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, Northwestern must file your H-1B cap petition by April 1 for an October 1 start. Work backward from that date to ensure your OPT authorization covers the gap, and flag the timeline to your hiring contact during the offer negotiation.
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Find Laboratory at Northwestern University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratorys?
Yes, Northwestern University sponsors H-1B visas for laboratory roles that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards, meaning the position typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the work. Research laboratory, clinical laboratory, and core facility roles generally meet this threshold, but the specific job duties and degree requirements are reviewed on a case-by-case basis during the petition process.
How do I apply for Laboratory jobs at Northwestern University?
Laboratory positions at Northwestern are posted through the university's central careers portal. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse open Northwestern laboratory roles filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify postings where your specific visa category is supported. Tailor your application to highlight relevant certifications, laboratory techniques, and any regulatory experience such as GLP, GMP, or CLIA compliance, since Northwestern's research and clinical environments expect demonstrated hands-on competency.
Which visa types does Northwestern University commonly use for Laboratory roles?
Northwestern sponsors several visa categories for laboratory professionals depending on nationality and role type. H-1B is the most common path for specialty occupation positions. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3, and Canadian and Mexican nationals often use TN status under USMCA for roles like chemist or scientific technician. J-1 exchange visitor status is also used for research-oriented laboratory positions, particularly postdoctoral and visiting researcher appointments.
What qualifications are expected for Laboratory positions at Northwestern University?
Qualifications vary by role, but most laboratory positions at Northwestern require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a clinical laboratory science. Many research-focused roles prefer a master's degree or equivalent industry experience. Certifications such as ASCP or MT(ASCP) are frequently required for clinical laboratory positions at affiliated medical facilities. Familiarity with specialized equipment, regulatory compliance frameworks, and laboratory information management systems strengthens your application considerably.
How do I time my visa filing if I accept a Laboratory offer at Northwestern?
Timing depends on your current status. If you're on F-1 OPT, Northwestern's international office will coordinate the H-1B cap filing to meet the April 1 USCIS deadline for an October 1 start date, and you'll need valid OPT to bridge any gap. For TN or E-3 applicants, processing is faster and doesn't follow the cap calendar, so offers can translate to authorization within weeks rather than months. Confirm your start date flexibility with your hiring contact early so both sides can plan around the correct filing window.
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