CPT Study Start Up Jobs
Study Start Up jobs on CPT sit at the intersection of clinical operations and regulated timelines, making the integral-to-curriculum requirement straightforward to document for life sciences and public health students. Your DSO authorization must name the specific employer and role before your first day, and each new position requires a fresh CPT authorization on your I-20.
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Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Celerion is currently seeking a Consumer Study Coordinator at our Richmond, VA location. Our Richmond location focuses on consumer opinion studies related to nicotine and tobacco products. This position will work 30 hours per week and is eligible for benefits. We are looking for someone who has the flexibility to work between the hours of 8:00am-9:00pm Monday-Friday, with the possibility of the occasional Saturday. As a Consumer Study Coordinator, you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all stages of participant activities, including screening, training, and evaluations. Primarily, this is a customer service-based role, developing positive participant communications and relationships. Other duties include entering and updating study information into computer systems, and collecting and organizing panelists’ paperwork and documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking candidates with:
- At least two years of customer service experience
- Administrative skills
- The ability to work a flexible schedule
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Consumer/market research experience is preferred
- Ability to work in the required work environment, including but not limited to exposure to secondhand smoke from combustible cigarettes and vapors from electronic cigarettes on a daily basis
According to the Code of Virginia 18.2-371.2B, employees must be 21 years of age to work around tobacco products.
Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect
Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Celerion is currently seeking a Consumer Study Coordinator at our Richmond, VA location. Our Richmond location focuses on consumer opinion studies related to nicotine and tobacco products. This position will work 30 hours per week and is eligible for benefits. We are looking for someone who has the flexibility to work between the hours of 8:00am-9:00pm Monday-Friday, with the possibility of the occasional Saturday. As a Consumer Study Coordinator, you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all stages of participant activities, including screening, training, and evaluations. Primarily, this is a customer service-based role, developing positive participant communications and relationships. Other duties include entering and updating study information into computer systems, and collecting and organizing panelists’ paperwork and documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking candidates with:
- At least two years of customer service experience
- Administrative skills
- The ability to work a flexible schedule
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Consumer/market research experience is preferred
- Ability to work in the required work environment, including but not limited to exposure to secondhand smoke from combustible cigarettes and vapors from electronic cigarettes on a daily basis
According to the Code of Virginia 18.2-371.2B, employees must be 21 years of age to work around tobacco products.
Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect
Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsStudy Start Up CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Study Start Up work qualify as an integral part of my F-1 curriculum for CPT?
Yes, if your program includes clinical research operations, regulatory affairs, or life sciences project management coursework. Study Start Up roles covering site activation, protocol feasibility, or IRB submission workflows map directly to those fields. Your DSO will require you to name the specific courses your CPT assignment satisfies, so have your course catalog ready before the authorization meeting.
Can I do CPT at a sponsor site or hospital network instead of a CRO?
Yes. Academic medical centers, hospital research departments, and pharmaceutical sponsor study management teams all hire CPT students into Study Start Up functions. The authorization process is identical regardless of employer type. What matters to your DSO is that the work description aligns with your degree program, not the organizational structure of the hiring entity.
How do I find Study Start Up employers who have hired F-1 CPT students before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for clinical operations and research coordinator roles, which signals active F-1 hiring infrastructure. Employers already familiar with CPT onboarding move faster through offer paperwork and are less likely to withdraw after learning about the DSO authorization step.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the study is terminated or my project ends early?
CPT authorization is tied to the employer and dates listed on your I-20, not the project outcome. If your assignment ends before the authorized end date, notify your DSO immediately. You can't simply transfer to a different study or team under the same authorization. A new role at the same company requires a new CPT authorization and an amended I-20 before you start.
Does CPT in Study Start Up count against my OPT eligibility later?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no effect on OPT. Full-time CPT at 20 or more hours per week is fine until it accumulates to 12 months, at which point OPT eligibility is permanently eliminated. Track your cumulative full-time CPT hours across all semesters and authorization periods, not just the current one.