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Clinical Research Assistant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health-related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a stable path for Australian research professionals entering U.S. clinical trials, academic medical centers, or CROs.
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The TikTok Monetization User Research team serves as the gateway to TikTok's business services, helping clients seamlessly connect with their audiences and unlock their brand's full potential. Our mission is to inspire and empower clients to achieve their goals, explore new opportunities, and create value through TikTok. In this role, you will:
- Lead strategic research to identify novel product opportunities and conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences within the Global monetization space.
- Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).
- Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.
- Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, or a Master's degree and 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.
2. Proven experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, concept testing, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis.
3. Ability to work independently and autonomously, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast changing environment.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate research findings into strategic narratives and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics.
2. Proficiency in statistical analysis and data analysis tools such as StQL, Python, R, SPSS, or equivalent.
3. Experience working in a global organization and collaborating across diverse teams and time zones.
4. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and experience partnering with designers, product managers, and engineers.
5. Proven ability to influence product strategy through high-quality, data-driven research.
6. Familiarity with the social media industry or content creation platforms.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $168000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
The TikTok Monetization User Research team serves as the gateway to TikTok's business services, helping clients seamlessly connect with their audiences and unlock their brand's full potential. Our mission is to inspire and empower clients to achieve their goals, explore new opportunities, and create value through TikTok. In this role, you will:
- Lead strategic research to identify novel product opportunities and conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences within the Global monetization space.
- Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).
- Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.
- Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, or a Master's degree and 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.
2. Proven experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, concept testing, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis.
3. Ability to work independently and autonomously, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast changing environment.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate research findings into strategic narratives and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics.
2. Proficiency in statistical analysis and data analysis tools such as StQL, Python, R, SPSS, or equivalent.
3. Experience working in a global organization and collaborating across diverse teams and time zones.
4. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and experience partnering with designers, product managers, and engineers.
5. Proven ability to influence product strategy through high-quality, data-driven research.
6. Familiarity with the social media industry or content creation platforms.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $168000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Translate your credentials before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in biomedical science, nursing, or public health are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your first interview.
Target employers with active IRB protocols
Clinical research sites running active IRB-approved trials are already structured to hire coordinators and assistants quickly. Search DOL's FLAG portal to confirm prospective employers have filed LCAs for clinical research titles before investing time in an application.
Clarify the specialty occupation requirement early
Not every Clinical Research Assistant role qualifies for E-3 sponsorship. Roles requiring only a general bachelor's degree may not meet the specialty occupation standard. Ask the hiring manager whether the job description specifically ties the degree requirement to a scientific field.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This keeps the process on track while your employer focuses on onboarding rather than navigating DOL certification requirements.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
If you plan to apply for STEM OPT or are currently on any work authorization that requires E-Verify participation, confirm the clinical site is enrolled before signing. Many smaller research sites and private CROs are not enrolled by default.
Request the LCA before your consulate appointment
Your employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL before you attend your visa interview. Build at least two weeks of buffer between LCA submission and your scheduled consulate date, since DOL processing can occasionally exceed the standard seven-business-day window.
E-3 Visa Clinical Research Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Clinical Research Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Filtering by visa type and role category surfaces employers already familiar with the E-3 process, which significantly reduces the time spent educating hiring managers about sponsorship requirements from scratch.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Clinical Research Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Clinical Research Assistant role qualifies when the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as biomedical science, biology, public health, or a related discipline. Generalist roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement are less likely to pass scrutiny. The position's duties and the degree requirement must align closely.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Clinical Research Assistant roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, so you can apply year-round as soon as you have a qualifying job offer. H-1B visa registrations are capped at 85,000 per fiscal year and subject to a randomized lottery, meaning a qualified candidate can be denied simply due to demand. For Australian clinical research professionals, the E-3 provides a predictable, repeatable path that the H-1B process does not.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Clinical Research Assistant?
Yes, but you cannot simply transfer your existing E-3 status. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and support a new E-3 visa application or a change of status filing. There is no H-1B portability equivalent for E-3 holders, so plan for a processing gap of several weeks between roles if you are changing positions.