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Senior Clinical Research Scientist roles at pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available. Advanced degrees in life sciences and documented clinical trial experience strengthen both your PERM audit defense and your I-140 petition.
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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 Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Document your protocol authorship before applying
PERM audits for Clinical Research Scientist roles often scrutinize whether your credentials match the job requirements. Compile evidence of protocols you've authored, INDs or NDAs you've contributed to, and any regulatory submissions you've supported before your employer files.
Target sponsors with existing PERM filing infrastructure
Large pharma companies, CROs, and academic medical centers already have immigration counsel and established PERM processes. Smaller biotech startups may be willing to sponsor but lack the infrastructure, which can add months to your timeline and increase audit risk.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 versus EB-3
If your position requires a master's degree or you hold a Ph.D. with specialized clinical expertise, push your employer to file under EB-2. EB-3 covers most professionals but carries longer priority date backlogs for certain nationalities.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Clinical Research Scientist roles by employers with active green card filing history. This lets you focus applications on organizations that already understand PERM and I-140 timelines rather than educating employers from scratch.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before your offer
Your employer's PERM labor certification must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level independently and ensure your offered salary meets the requirement before you accept.
Negotiate a clear sponsorship commitment in your offer letter
Ask your employer to specify in writing that they will initiate PERM within a set timeframe, typically within your first year. Without this, some employers delay filing indefinitely, which matters if your current work authorization has an expiration date.
Green Card Senior Clinical Research Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Clinical Research Scientist role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Senior Clinical Research Scientist positions qualify for EB-2 because they routinely require a master's degree or Ph.D. in a life sciences field. If your employer's job description specifies an advanced degree as a minimum requirement and your credentials match, USCIS will generally classify the petition under EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3 skilled worker.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and annual lottery exposure. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal risk. The EB-3 category has no annual cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability varies by nationality. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to approval for most applicants, but the outcome is permanent.
What makes a PERM application for a Clinical Research Scientist role vulnerable to a DOL audit?
Audits often trigger when the job description includes requirements that appear tailored to the foreign worker specifically, such as experience with a proprietary clinical data system used only by that employer. DOL also flags unusual combinations of degree requirements and experience levels. Keeping job requirements consistent with what you'd ask of any qualified hire reduces audit exposure.
How can I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for this role?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Clinical Research Scientist roles filtered by employers with documented green card and PERM filing history. This removes guesswork and lets you prioritize applications to organizations that already have immigration processes in place, rather than those that might be open to sponsorship in principle but have never filed.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification. For Senior Clinical Research Scientists, a comparable role at another pharma or CRO employer generally qualifies, but you should consult an immigration attorney before making that move.