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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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- Lead day-to-day project execution. Develop and maintain research plans, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverable schedules. Track progress, identify risks and dependencies, and initiate follow-up and corrective actions.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers. Hold regular technical meetings, help students define achievable objectives, review their work, troubleshoot obstacles, and develop their independence and research judgment.
- Coordinate with program managers and collaborators. Prepare technical updates, organize meetings, communicate results and challenges clearly, and follow through on agreed actions in coordination with the PI.
- Conduct and guide substantive research. Contribute original methods, software, experiments, or system implementations in relevant research areas and help ensure the technical quality of the team’s work.
- Lead preparation of research outputs. Coordinate and contribute to manuscripts, sponsor reports, presentations, demonstrations, and other project deliverables.
- Strengthen research practices. Support reproducible experiments, clear documentation, shared code and data practices, and effective onboarding of new researchers.
- Contribute to proposal development and identify opportunities for collaboration and future research.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field by the start date.
- A strong research record in at least one area relevant to the group.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating research activities, leading a technical project or workstream, or mentoring junior researchers.
- Ability to translate broad research objectives into concrete tasks, realistic timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Evidence of initiative, sound judgment, reliable follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative and supportive mentoring approach, with a commitment to research rigor and student development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on externally funded, milestone-driven, or multi-institution research projects.
- Experience communicating with government program managers, industry partners, or other external stakeholders.
- Experience guiding student work toward publications, working prototypes, or research demonstrations.
- Hands-on experience with relevant software, hardware, simulation environments, or experimental testbeds.
- Experience contributing to proposals and technical reports.
Appointment and professional development appointment title and scope will be determined based on experience and institutional requirements. Candidates for the Research Scientist role should demonstrate sustained independent research and team leadership. Postdoctoral candidates should demonstrate readiness to assume responsibility for a defined research effort and mentor junior researchers. The position offers opportunities to publish, develop an independent research direction aligned with the group’s programs, build collaborations, and gain experience in research leadership and proposal development. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application materials
Interested Applicants Should Submit
- A curriculum vitae, including publications.
- A brief cover letter describing relevant research expertise and interest in the role.
- Contact information for three references who can comment on research ability, leadership, mentoring, and reliability.
For inquiries, contact Professor Ying Wang at ywang6@stevens.edu, using the subject line “Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher Inquiry.”
Department
Wireless Communications and Health AI
Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $80,000-$110,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at: Benefits Guidebook
General Submission Guidelines
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day project execution. Develop and maintain research plans, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverable schedules. Track progress, identify risks and dependencies, and initiate follow-up and corrective actions.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers. Hold regular technical meetings, help students define achievable objectives, review their work, troubleshoot obstacles, and develop their independence and research judgment.
- Coordinate with program managers and collaborators. Prepare technical updates, organize meetings, communicate results and challenges clearly, and follow through on agreed actions in coordination with the PI.
- Conduct and guide substantive research. Contribute original methods, software, experiments, or system implementations in relevant research areas and help ensure the technical quality of the team’s work.
- Lead preparation of research outputs. Coordinate and contribute to manuscripts, sponsor reports, presentations, demonstrations, and other project deliverables.
- Strengthen research practices. Support reproducible experiments, clear documentation, shared code and data practices, and effective onboarding of new researchers.
- Contribute to proposal development and identify opportunities for collaboration and future research.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field by the start date.
- A strong research record in at least one area relevant to the group.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating research activities, leading a technical project or workstream, or mentoring junior researchers.
- Ability to translate broad research objectives into concrete tasks, realistic timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Evidence of initiative, sound judgment, reliable follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative and supportive mentoring approach, with a commitment to research rigor and student development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on externally funded, milestone-driven, or multi-institution research projects.
- Experience communicating with government program managers, industry partners, or other external stakeholders.
- Experience guiding student work toward publications, working prototypes, or research demonstrations.
- Hands-on experience with relevant software, hardware, simulation environments, or experimental testbeds.
- Experience contributing to proposals and technical reports.
Appointment and professional development appointment title and scope will be determined based on experience and institutional requirements. Candidates for the Research Scientist role should demonstrate sustained independent research and team leadership. Postdoctoral candidates should demonstrate readiness to assume responsibility for a defined research effort and mentor junior researchers. The position offers opportunities to publish, develop an independent research direction aligned with the group’s programs, build collaborations, and gain experience in research leadership and proposal development. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application materials
Interested Applicants Should Submit
- A curriculum vitae, including publications.
- A brief cover letter describing relevant research expertise and interest in the role.
- Contact information for three references who can comment on research ability, leadership, mentoring, and reliability.
For inquiries, contact Professor Ying Wang at ywang6@stevens.edu, using the subject line “Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher Inquiry.”
Department
Wireless Communications and Health AI
Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $80,000-$110,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at: Benefits Guidebook
General Submission Guidelines
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
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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.