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The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for multiple Clinical Research Assistants OR Clinical Research Specialists to join the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. The selected candidate's title will be determined on their education and experience.
The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine brings together leading addiction experts to collaborate and create the synergy necessary for systemic change. University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty scientists serve as an integral part of the Institute. They include neuroscientists studying the brain mechanisms underlying addictions and physician educators working to train a new generation of medical students and residents. They also include clinicians providing a continuum of addiction care with evidence-based harm reduction measures that minimize the negative consequences of drug use on a patient’s overall health.
Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Primary Duties
Clinical Research Assistant
- Responsible for assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
- Assist with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems. Assists with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
- Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information for follow-up.
- Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
- Assist the Principle Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
- Assist in performing administrative duties. Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Clinical Research Specialist
- Performs as a single specialist in a clinical setting who is responsible for providing technical expertise to research programs and projects overseeing clinical research activities. The position develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies and procedures for clinical research, as well as develop protocol manuals and data collection instruments. This position significantly contributes to the conduct of research.
- Coordinates the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols. Coordinates developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or design methods for clinical research activities.
- Manages interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history. May obtain tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
- Establishes and maintains database files and reports using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel/Access. Perform data checks, audits, and data cleaning. Check validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
- Performs clinical research activities including advanced data analysis using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and R; data management (collection, entry, verification); data interpretation, and ensures compliance and clinical relevance of data. May develop data collection instruments such as survey questionnaires.
- Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. Provides assessments and ensure protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
- Serves as liaison to other departments such as IRB or CCT, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources.
- Oversees and coordinates the day to day clinical research operations, study initiation, execution, and completion. Assist in the design and provide expert recommendation regarding research studies. Oversees interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history.
- May provide working coordination and feedback to others.
- Performs day-to-day operational duties such as: monitoring the budget; budget negotiation and review, ensuring quality control and safety compliance; serving as liaison with IRB, submitting invoicing, develops policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.
- Searches relevant literature, develops conclusions on research findings, writes reports, prepare and deliver presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommends appropriate actions. May conduct library research and contributes to the preparation and writing of research findings for publication of journal articles and grant proposals.
- Provides training to less experienced researchers; assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Clinical Research Assistant
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior Clinical research experience preferred.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Clinical Research Specialist
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Three (3) years of clinical research, including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of position requirements.
- Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
- Skill in the effective use of applicable technology/systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
- Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Clinical Research Assistant Hiring Range: $48,000 - $55,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Clinical Research Specialist Hiring Range: $66,000 - $74,000, commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3302C
Employee Class: Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
Job Posting: Jun 15, 2026
Unposting Date: Jun 22, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
INTRODUCTION
The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for multiple Clinical Research Assistants OR Clinical Research Specialists to join the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. The selected candidate's title will be determined on their education and experience.
The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine brings together leading addiction experts to collaborate and create the synergy necessary for systemic change. University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty scientists serve as an integral part of the Institute. They include neuroscientists studying the brain mechanisms underlying addictions and physician educators working to train a new generation of medical students and residents. They also include clinicians providing a continuum of addiction care with evidence-based harm reduction measures that minimize the negative consequences of drug use on a patient’s overall health.
Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Primary Duties
Clinical Research Assistant
- Responsible for assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
- Assist with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems. Assists with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
- Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information for follow-up.
- Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
- Assist the Principle Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
- Assist in performing administrative duties. Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Clinical Research Specialist
- Performs as a single specialist in a clinical setting who is responsible for providing technical expertise to research programs and projects overseeing clinical research activities. The position develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies and procedures for clinical research, as well as develop protocol manuals and data collection instruments. This position significantly contributes to the conduct of research.
- Coordinates the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols. Coordinates developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or design methods for clinical research activities.
- Manages interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history. May obtain tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
- Establishes and maintains database files and reports using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel/Access. Perform data checks, audits, and data cleaning. Check validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
- Performs clinical research activities including advanced data analysis using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and R; data management (collection, entry, verification); data interpretation, and ensures compliance and clinical relevance of data. May develop data collection instruments such as survey questionnaires.
- Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. Provides assessments and ensure protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
- Serves as liaison to other departments such as IRB or CCT, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources.
- Oversees and coordinates the day to day clinical research operations, study initiation, execution, and completion. Assist in the design and provide expert recommendation regarding research studies. Oversees interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history.
- May provide working coordination and feedback to others.
- Performs day-to-day operational duties such as: monitoring the budget; budget negotiation and review, ensuring quality control and safety compliance; serving as liaison with IRB, submitting invoicing, develops policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.
- Searches relevant literature, develops conclusions on research findings, writes reports, prepare and deliver presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommends appropriate actions. May conduct library research and contributes to the preparation and writing of research findings for publication of journal articles and grant proposals.
- Provides training to less experienced researchers; assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Clinical Research Assistant
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior Clinical research experience preferred.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Clinical Research Specialist
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Three (3) years of clinical research, including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of position requirements.
- Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
- Skill in the effective use of applicable technology/systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
- Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Clinical Research Assistant Hiring Range: $48,000 - $55,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Clinical Research Specialist Hiring Range: $66,000 - $74,000, commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3302C
Employee Class: Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
Job Posting: Jun 15, 2026
Unposting Date: Jun 22, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Assistant
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum education and experience for the role before filing. Get your foreign degree evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator so it maps cleanly to the U.S. bachelor's or master's requirement listed on the labor certification.
Target employers with active IRB protocols
Institutions running active Institutional Review Board-approved studies need staff who can start immediately, which makes them more willing to begin PERM sponsorship early. Academic medical centers, NIH-funded research labs, and contract research organizations are the most consistent sponsors for this title.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer letter
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level. Look up the wage yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offered salary doesn't fall below the threshold and stall the PERM filing.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, it typically falls under EB-3. If you hold a master's or the position requires an advanced degree, your employer may petition under EB-2, which can reduce priority date wait times for some nationalities. Confirm the correct category before PERM begins.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Clinical Research Assistant roles with verified green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for this exact job title, saving you from applying to organizations that sponsor only temporary work visas.
Request a concurrent I-485 filing when your priority date is current
If your country's priority date is current at the time your I-140 is approved, ask your employer's attorney to file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This lets you apply for an Employment Authorization Document while the green card is pending, protecting your ability to work.
Green Card Clinical Research Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Assistant roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Clinical Research Assistant positions qualify under EB-3, since they generally require a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health-related field. If the role specifically requires an advanced degree or if you hold a master's and the employer can justify that requirement in the PERM job description, EB-2 sponsorship is possible. Your employer's attorney determines the correct category before the labor certification is filed with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires or depends on an annual lottery. EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions filed, though per-country visa quotas can create wait times for applicants from India or China. H-1B visa status is capped at 85,000 new slots annually and requires lottery selection, making PERM sponsorship a more reliable long-term path for many Clinical Research Assistants.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather a NACES-accredited evaluation of your foreign degree, any relevant certifications such as CITI training or clinical research coordinator credentials, and documentation of prior research experience with clear dates and duties. PERM requires the employer to define exact minimum qualifications, so your credentials need to match the job description precisely. Gaps or mismatches between your background and the posted requirements can delay or complicate the labor certification.
Where can I find Clinical Research Assistant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Clinical Research Assistant roles where employers have a documented history of filing PERM labor certifications for this job title. That's a more reliable signal of sponsorship willingness than a generic 'visa sponsorship available' checkbox, which often refers only to H-1B. Filtering by PERM history helps you focus your applications on employers who have already committed to the full green card process.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Clinical Research Assistant role?
The PERM labor certification currently takes several months to over a year depending on whether DOL audits the application. Once PERM is approved, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which adds several more months under standard processing. For applicants from countries without significant visa backlogs, adjustment of status or consular processing can follow relatively quickly after I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer waits due to per-country annual limits on green card issuance.