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Clinical Trial Coordinator green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Research sites, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers regularly sponsor foreign coordinators for permanent residence.
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INTRODUCTION
Fortrea is hiring a Clinical Trial Coordinator - Drug Reconciliation! Seeking someone experienced in drug reconciliation, documentation oversight, quality checks and supply tracking. Should be highly proficient in Excel and preferably have IRT and IVRS familiarity.
Job Overview:
- Provides day-to-day support for drug reconciliation for both blinded and unblinded studies.
- Serves as point of contact and key escalation point for Clinical Operations teams for all clinical drug supply reconciliation issues.
- Creates and manages excel trackers for each study to reconcile drug for each site.
- Reviews all the documentation needed for drug reconciliation such as clinical supply return forms, drug accountability logs and drug destruction forms.
- Routinely collaborates with internal Clinical Operations teams and updates Clinical Research Manager responsible for the study.
- Communicates with blinded and unblinded CRA to manage drug reconciliation process. Works closely with monitoring excellence teams.
- Routinely identifies risks and assists with corrective action plans to streamline the process.
- Assists in reviewing IRT/IVRS shipping history to manage the drug reconciliation process.
- In cases where an IRT/IVRS system is not available for a trial, provides logistics support and oversight of clinical supply.
- Maintains supply inventory tracking records where electronic versions are not available and provides training to CRA for drug reconciliation documentation and process.
- Creates database in SharePoint for CRA to enter documentation after final drug return occurs to maintain record for drug reconciliation.
- Reviews and uploads clinical supply return forms from Fisher drug depot in eTMF. Conducts quality checks and communicates with CRA to provide corrected documents and sends back to Fisher to have documents stamped.
- Maintains yearly check in eTMF for drug reconciliation documents.
- Conducts weekly and monthly calls with each study Clinical Research Manager to provide updates on study status and provide support to CRAs in case site has incomplete documentation.
- Provides quality check to CTMS and Veeva vault documentation.
- Creates country memo after the drug reconciliation is finalized and all the documentation is reviewed and filed in eTMF.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- University/College degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriate accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology).
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Experience
- Minimum 0 – 2 + years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
- Working knowledge of ICH, RA, IRB/IEC, and other applicable regulations/guidelines.
- Demonstrated basic understanding of the clinical trial process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
- Target Pay Range: $55-65K (hourly role)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Trial Coordinator
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 covers coordinators with an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive clinical research experience. EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree alone. Knowing which category fits you upfront prevents costly PERM amendments later.
Verify your prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Clinical Trial Coordinator under SOC code 11-9121 in your target metro. Your offer must meet or exceed this wage, or the PERM application fails at the DOL determination stage.
Target sponsors with active PERM filing history
Search for Clinical Trial Coordinator roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can prioritize organizations that have already run PERM for this specific occupation.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment campaign, including job postings and documented applicant reviews, before certifying your PERM. Confirm the employer has HR capacity to manage this process, since delays in recruitment compliance stall the entire green card timeline.
File your I-140 and I-485 concurrently if your priority date allows
Once PERM is certified, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. If a visa number is immediately available for your country of birth, you can file Form I-485 for adjustment of status at the same time, shaving months off the process.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your I-140 is approved and you change roles after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you continue toward permanent residence in a same or similar occupation. The original I-140's priority date can also carry forward to a new employer's petition.
Green Card Clinical Trial Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Clinical Trial Coordinators?
Most Clinical Trial Coordinators qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a field like life sciences or public health. Coordinators with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive clinical research experience may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category based on the job requirements, not just your personal credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a fixed duration, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The process is also more involved: your employer must first obtain a prevailing wage determination, complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Clinical Trial Coordinator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Filtering to Clinical Trial Coordinator roles surfaces research sites, academic medical centers, and contract research organizations that have previously sponsored foreign workers for permanent residence, letting you focus your applications where sponsorship is already established practice.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a CTC role?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This requires a prevailing wage determination, a documented recruitment campaign across specified channels, a review of all applicants, and a formal attestation. Only after DOL certifies the PERM can your employer file the I-140 petition. The recruitment and documentation requirements make employer commitment and HR infrastructure essential.
Can I change employers while my green card application is pending?
Yes, in limited circumstances. If your Form I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your place in line. Your original priority date can also transfer to the new employer's I-140, so you don't lose the time already accrued.