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Research roles in academia, biotech, and government agencies regularly sponsor foreign professionals for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process. Many research institutions qualify as cap-exempt employers, which can accelerate your path to permanent sponsorship without lottery exposure.
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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 in Research
Document your research credentials before applying
Gather published papers, conference presentations, grants awarded, and institutional affiliations now. PERM petitions for research roles often require demonstrating specialized expertise, and well-organized credential records speed up your employer's USCIS filing.
Target universities and federal research institutions first
Academic medical centers, national labs like NIH-funded facilities, and R1 universities file PERM petitions regularly for research staff. These institutions have in-house immigration counsel familiar with EB-2 National Interest Waiver pathways alongside standard EB-3 sponsorship.
Verify whether your role qualifies for EB-2 over EB-3
Research scientist and principal investigator positions often meet EB-2's advanced-degree requirement. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific research title to confirm the typical education level and support your classification argument with your employer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with PERM filing history
Searching by job title alone won't tell you which research employers have actually sponsored green cards before. Migrate Mate surfaces PERM and I-140 filing history by employer, so you're targeting organizations already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Ask about PERM timelines during the offer negotiation stage
DOL's PERM processing currently runs nine months or longer for standard applications. Confirming your prospective employer's willingness to file promptly after your H-1B visa start date protects your long-term status and keeps green card eligibility on track.
Confirm prevailing wage classification before your PERM is filed
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before advertising the position. Cross-check the wage level assigned using the OFLC Wage Search to ensure your offered salary and job duties align with the correct SOC code for your research role.
Green Card Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers most research positions?
Most research roles fall under EB-2 if they require a master's degree or higher in a specific scientific or technical field, or EB-3 if a bachelor's degree is the standard requirement. Principal investigators and senior scientists often qualify for EB-2, while research assistants and coordinators are more commonly sponsored under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will make the final determination based on your job duties and degree.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for research roles?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual cap and lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. For research professionals, PERM also has no lottery risk and, once an I-140 is approved, your priority date is locked in even if you change employers. The trade-off is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to green card issuance.
Do academic and nonprofit research employers have any sponsorship advantages?
Yes. Universities, nonprofit research institutes, and government agencies are cap-exempt for H-1B purposes, which means they can file outside the April lottery window. Many of these same employers also have established PERM and EB-2 National Interest Waiver pipelines, making them well-suited to sponsor foreign research professionals efficiently. Some research roles at these institutions may also qualify for EB-1B extraordinary-ability petitions, skipping the PERM labor market test entirely.
How can I find research employers that have sponsored green cards before?
PERM and I-140 filing records are public, but manually parsing DOL disclosure files is time-consuming. Migrate Mate aggregates that data so you can search research job listings filtered by verified PERM sponsorship history. Targeting employers with an established track record reduces the risk of accepting an offer from an organization unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Can I change research employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For research professionals, this means a position in the same scientific discipline typically qualifies, but your new employer's immigration counsel should confirm the SOC code alignment before you make the switch.