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Clinical Research roles at pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document recruitment efforts, file an I-140 petition, and sponsor you for permanent residency. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Research
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A master's degree in clinical research, life sciences, or a related field positions you for EB-2 classification. If you hold only a bachelor's degree, five or more years of progressive clinical trial experience can satisfy the advanced-degree equivalent standard under PERM.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers sponsor clinical research roles most consistently. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed PERM applications for Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Associate job titles specifically.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Before accepting an offer, confirm the job description requires a degree in a specific clinical or scientific discipline. Review the O*NET profile for your target job title to identify the standard education and experience benchmarks DOL auditors reference during PERM review.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and work-site ZIP code so you negotiate with accurate wage level benchmarks before your offer letter is finalized.
Understand how country backlog affects your EB-3 timeline
For EB-3, nationals of India and China face priority date backlogs that can extend wait times significantly. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, and your effective filing date determines when you can adjust status, so factor this into your employment planning.
Request employer PERM sponsorship during the offer stage
Many clinical research employers sponsor green cards but only raise it when candidates ask directly. Bring it up after receiving a written offer, framing it as a retention commitment. Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required before PERM recruitment can begin.
Green Card Clinical Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Do clinical research jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Research Coordinator roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Senior roles such as Clinical Research Manager or Medical Monitor, which require a master's degree or equivalent, often qualify for EB-2. Your employer selects the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the position, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for clinical research professionals?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card filings are not subject to an annual lottery, so your employer can file at any time once PERM labor certification is approved. The total timeline from PERM filing through I-140 approval and adjustment of status typically runs two to four years for most countries, though India-born applicants face longer backlogs.
What documentation should I prepare before asking a clinical research employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather official transcripts confirming your degree field, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed employment history showing progressive clinical trial experience. If you hold GCP certifications or therapeutic area credentials, include those as well. DOL requires the employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, so your credentials must clearly match the role's minimum requirements.
How can I find clinical research employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify clinical research employers with a documented history of PERM filings for your target job titles. Filtering by role and employer lets you focus outreach on organizations that have already gone through the sponsorship process, which significantly shortens the internal approval cycle compared to approaching employers who have never sponsored before.
Can I change employers during the green card process for a clinical research role?
You can change employers, but the rules depend on where you are in the process. Once your I-140 petition has been approved for 180 days or more, federal law allows you to port to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without restarting the PERM process. Clinical research roles within the same SOC code generally qualify for portability. If you change employers before the 180-day threshold, your current PERM and I-140 filings do not transfer.