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Clinical Research Scientist roles at pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotech firms regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. A master's degree or Ph.D. in a life sciences field strengthens your EB-2 eligibility.
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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 Scientist
Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your life sciences degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS requires evidence that your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's or bachelor's, and gaps here stall PERM filings.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers file PERM most frequently for Clinical Research Scientist roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that employers in your target sector have certified petitions in your specialty.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer
A Ph.D. or master's degree in pharmacology, biostatistics, or a related field typically supports EB-2, which skips the PERM recruiting requirement for National Interest Waiver cases. Confirm which category the employer intends to file under before accepting an offer.
Search for green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Clinical Research Scientist roles by green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate to surface employers actively filing PERM or I-140 petitions. This cuts the research time spent verifying whether a company will sponsor your permanent residency.
Ask about PERM audit risk during interviews
DOL audits PERM applications when the job description closely matches the applicant's resume, a pattern common in specialized research roles. Ask hiring managers whether their counsel has experience handling PERM audits for scientist-level positions.
Time your I-140 filing to protect your priority date
Once your employer files the PERM application, ask them to file the I-140 petition concurrently or immediately after DOL certifies it. An approved I-140 locks in your priority date, which matters if your country faces EB-2 or EB-3 backlogs.
Green Card Clinical Research Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Scientist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most do. Roles requiring a master's degree or Ph.D. in a life sciences field such as pharmacology, toxicology, or biostatistics typically qualify for EB-2. Positions requiring only a bachelor's degree qualify under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the correct category based on the minimum requirements in the job description, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, so your employer can file any time of year. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, and priority date backlogs can add years for certain countries. H-1B visa gives faster U.S. work authorization but must be renewed and offers no path to permanence on its own.
What does the PERM process look like for a Clinical Research Scientist position?
Your employer posts the role, conducts a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, and documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied. DOL then certifies the PERM application, which the employer submits to USCIS with the I-140 immigrant petition. The entire PERM-to-I-140 sequence typically takes 12 to 24 months before you can file for adjustment of status, assuming your priority date is current.
How do I find Clinical Research Scientist jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to filter research scientist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Many companies sponsor work visas but do not advertise PERM filings in job postings, so filtering by verified sponsorship activity is more reliable than reading job descriptions. Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and federally funded research institutions are the most frequent sponsors for this title.
Can I self-petition for a green card as a Clinical Research Scientist without an employer?
Yes, if you qualify for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver. NIW allows advanced-degree professionals to self-petition by demonstrating that their research has substantial merit and national importance, and that waiving the employer-sponsored PERM process would benefit the United States. Researchers publishing in peer-reviewed journals, holding patents, or contributing to FDA-regulated drug development often meet USCIS criteria for this waiver.