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Clinical Research Coordinator roles at hospitals, academic medical centers, and contract research organizations qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. 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 conversation early matters.
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Position Summary:
As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Research Regulatory Coordinator II independently prepares and submits regulatory documentation for routine-to-moderately complex clinical research studies to local and central IRBs and other regulatory authorities. Maintains regulatory compliance throughout the study lifecycle and serves as a regulatory resource for study teams. Independent contributor responsible for routine-to-moderately complex regulatory portfolio. Uses judgment to resolve routine issues and escalates complex or high-risk matters. This role represents an independent contributor level within a specialized clinical research regulatory career pathway, with increasing responsibility for regulatory decision-making and study complexity. These roles support specialized clinical research regulatory functions requiring independent judgment, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage increasing levels of study complexity across the clinical research lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Independently prepare and submit local and central IRB materials for new studies, amendments, continuing reviews, safety events, protocol deviations, consent revisions, and study closures
- Maintain complete, inspection-ready regulatory binders and electronic records for assigned studies
- Serve as liaison among investigators, sponsors, consortium partners, funding entities, IRBs, CORO, and ancillary review committees
- Respond to IRB, sponsor, and regulatory queries; identify issues requiring escalation and recommend compliant resolution pathways
- Prepare assigned studies for monitoring visits and audits; assist with corrective actions and documentation follow-up
- Guide less experienced staff on routine submissions, binder standards, tracking requirements, and study documentation expectations
- Apply regulatory requirements for industry-sponsored, cooperative group/national, and investigator-initiated trials
- Participate in departmental quality assurance, process improvement, and standard work initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Attends team, staff, departmental, sponsor, and/or cross-functional meetings as required
- Maintains proficiency with clinical research systems, IRB platforms, CTMS/e-regulatory systems, document management tools, and department specific software
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, life sciences, regulatory, or related field required.
Associate’s degree and two (2) years of directly related work experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section) may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.
High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of directly related work experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section) may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.
Additional specialty training in quality, project management, oncology research, or regulatory affairs preferred.
Two (2) years of direct clinical research regulatory experience required.
Experience with local and central IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and study lifecycle management preferred.
Experience serving as a regulatory resource to study teams and independently managing routine-to-moderately complex regulatory submissions preferred.
Must be eligible for SOCRA CCRP, ACRP CCRC/ACRP-CP, or PRIM&R CIP; active certification is preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Coordinator
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent in a clinical, scientific, or health-related field. A bachelor's plus five years of progressive CRC experience can substitute, but USCIS scrutinizes equivalency claims, so get a credential evaluation before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and contract research organizations file PERM most frequently for CRC roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented green card sponsorship history in clinical research, saving you from approaching sponsors unlikely to file.
Verify your job title matches SOC classification
DOL maps Clinical Research Coordinator roles under SOC 19-4044 or 11-9111 depending on duties. The SOC code drives the prevailing wage tier your employer must certify. Confirm your actual responsibilities match the posted SOC before the PERM is filed, or it can be challenged.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before accepting any offer tied to a green card filing.
Understand how PERM recruitment rules affect your timeline
Your employer must complete PERM recruitment within 180 days before filing. Any gap between your hire date and PERM filing can reset that window. Ask your employer early whether they plan to file concurrently with your start date or delay until you clear a probationary period.
Plan for country-specific priority date backlogs
EB-3 has no per-country cap concerns for most nationalities, but applicants born in India, China, or the Philippines face multi-year waits. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly once your I-140 is approved to track when your priority date becomes current for adjustment of status.
Green Card Clinical Research Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Coordinator roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your education and experience. EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific or health-related field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive CRC experience that USCIS accepts as equivalent. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and is more commonly filed for entry- to mid-level coordinators. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits your profile.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a CRC role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent pathway with no annual renewal cycle, while the H-1B visa is temporary and subject to a lottery for most applicants. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to three years from labor certification to an approved I-140, but it leads to lawful permanent residency. EB-3 green cards also face no lottery, so there is no randomness in whether the process can even begin.
How do I find Clinical Research Coordinator jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters roles by employer green card filing history, so you can identify academic medical centers, hospital systems, and contract research organizations that have previously sponsored CRC positions through PERM, rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship mid-interview.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a CRC position?
PERM requires your employer to conduct DOL-supervised recruitment, document that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role, and certify they will pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. The recruitment window is 180 days. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you become eligible to apply for adjustment of status once your priority date is current.
Can I switch CRC employers after my green card process has started?
You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, under AC21 portability rules. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as the original PERM position. Clinical research coordination roles generally port well to other CRC or clinical trial management positions, but confirm the match with an immigration attorney before resigning.