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Clinical Research Associate roles at biotech firms, CROs, and academic medical centers regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying the role meets DOL prevailing-wage requirements before advancing to the I-140 petition. Priority dates and country of birth determine your wait, but sponsorship begins at the job offer stage.
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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 as a Clinical Research Associate
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
An EB-2 petition requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive CRA experience. Gather your degree transcripts, credential evaluations, and monitor site documentation before any employer files.
Target CROs and sponsors with PERM history
Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical sponsors file PERM petitions regularly for CRA roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has filed for this occupation before approaching them about sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring CRA employers
Filter by green card sponsorship history to surface biotech and CRO employers who have filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for Clinical Research Associates. Migrate Mate surfaces that employer-level filing data so you can target outreach efficiently.
Understand how PERM prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation, level, and work location. Before accepting an offer, cross-check the expected salary against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the role qualifies at the right wage level.
Document Good Clinical Practice certifications early
PERM audits for CRA positions frequently scrutinize whether the minimum requirements are legitimately tied to the role. Organized records of GCP training, therapeutic area experience, and protocol monitoring logs strengthen your employer's audit defense file.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, your employer can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, letting you work and travel on advance parole while the green card is pending. Confirm this with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-140 is filed.
Green Card Clinical Research Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Associate roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most CRA positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a life science or related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced expertise can qualify for EB-2. The employer selects the category when filing the PERM labor certification, so the job description's stated minimum requirements directly determine which tier applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a CRA role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process adds a DOL labor certification step before the I-140 petition, making the overall timeline longer, often two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and priority date.
Which employers typically sponsor green cards for Clinical Research Associates?
Large contract research organizations, multinational pharmaceutical companies, and academic medical centers with active clinical trial programs are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller biotech firms sponsor less frequently because of the administrative cost and complexity of PERM. Searching for employers with documented PERM filing history for this occupation is the most reliable way to identify realistic sponsorship candidates.
How can I find Clinical Research Associate jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, including EB-2 and EB-3 filings for CRA roles. This lets you focus applications on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to go through the PERM process rather than guessing from job descriptions that rarely state sponsorship intent explicitly.
What happens to my green card case if I change CRA employers after PERM is filed?
If you change employers before the I-140 is approved, the PERM certification is generally abandoned and the new employer must start the process from scratch. Once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the case to a new employer offering a same or similar CRA role without losing your priority date.