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Study Coordinator green card sponsorship is achievable through the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, with employers filing PERM labor certification before petitioning USCIS via I-140. Research institutions, hospitals, and contract research organizations regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role for lawful permanent residency.
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Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Orange County Medical Center seeks a full-time, on-site Clinical Study Coordinator to support oncology clinical trials. Under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Research, this patient-facing role involves coordinating First in Human to Phase III and Investigator-Initiated Trials. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, informed consent, trial coordination, data management, and regulatory compliance. The position requires in-depth knowledge of clinical trial regulations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with investigators and clinical staff in a fast-paced environment.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Understand and apply federal regulations (FDA, OHRP, GCP/ICH, HIPAA) and institutional policies.
- Follow and execute clinical trial protocols and procedures.
- Coordinate participant recruitment, informed consent, and care.
- Communicate with participants, investigators, and sponsors to ensure clear understanding and compliance.
- Monitor and document participant eligibility, safety, and protocol adherence, and report adverse events promptly.
- Pursue continuous education and training opportunities, staying updated with the latest clinical research information, and maintain necessary certifications and licensure.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Health or related field from an accredited university; 3 additional years of experience plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education.
- Minimum of 2 years research or relevant clinical experience.
- ACRP or SOCRA certification within 1 year of employment.
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) within 1 month of employment.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) within 1 month of employment.
- Human Subjects Protection (HSP) within 1 month of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 month of employment.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Clinical Study Coordinator
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Orange County Medical Center seeks a full-time, on-site Clinical Study Coordinator to support oncology clinical trials. Under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Research, this patient-facing role involves coordinating First in Human to Phase III and Investigator-Initiated Trials. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, informed consent, trial coordination, data management, and regulatory compliance. The position requires in-depth knowledge of clinical trial regulations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with investigators and clinical staff in a fast-paced environment.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Understand and apply federal regulations (FDA, OHRP, GCP/ICH, HIPAA) and institutional policies.
- Follow and execute clinical trial protocols and procedures.
- Coordinate participant recruitment, informed consent, and care.
- Communicate with participants, investigators, and sponsors to ensure clear understanding and compliance.
- Monitor and document participant eligibility, safety, and protocol adherence, and report adverse events promptly.
- Pursue continuous education and training opportunities, staying updated with the latest clinical research information, and maintain necessary certifications and licensure.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Health or related field from an accredited university; 3 additional years of experience plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education.
- Minimum of 2 years research or relevant clinical experience.
- ACRP or SOCRA certification within 1 year of employment.
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) within 1 month of employment.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) within 1 month of employment.
- Human Subjects Protection (HSP) within 1 month of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 month of employment.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Study Coordinator
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. Document your clinical research training, IRB protocols, and any GCP certifications now so your credentials match the posted job requirements exactly, leaving no gaps that could stall the labor certification.
Target research institutions with active I-140 histories
Academic medical centers, NIH-funded universities, and contract research organizations file I-140 petitions regularly for Study Coordinators. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history specifically in clinical research occupations, then prioritize your applications to those organizations.
Request a prevailing wage check before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay the OFLC-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and location before PERM is filed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your city so you enter salary negotiations knowing the floor DOL will require your sponsor to meet.
Understand your occupation's O*NET classification
PERM job descriptions must map to a recognized occupation code. Study Coordinators typically fall under O*NET research or health technologist categories. Confirm which code your employer intends to use, because a mismatch between your duties and the posted description can trigger a PERM audit.
File concurrently if your priority date permits it
If the Visa Bulletin shows your country's EB-2 or EB-3 priority date as current, ask your employer whether concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing is possible. Concurrent filing cuts months off your timeline by letting you start accumulating days toward AC21 portability while USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Track your priority date before accepting a competing offer
Once your original I-140 is approved, that priority date can transfer to a new employer's petition. If you're considering a job change, confirm the new role falls within the same or similar occupation under AC21 rules so you don't lose your place in the queue when switching sponsors.
Green Card Study Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Study Coordinator roles?
Most Study Coordinators qualify under EB-3 as professionals with a bachelor's degree or as skilled workers with at least two years of experience in clinical research coordination. Candidates holding a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive research experience may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category based on the job requirements they define in the PERM filing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to a lottery, and must be renewed. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The process is longer: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test, before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country limits also mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait through a priority date backlog before their visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for Study Coordinator applicants?
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a formal recruitment campaign to test whether qualified U.S. workers are available for the Study Coordinator role. This typically includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices following DOL-prescribed steps. You cannot be interviewed or hired as the PERM beneficiary through these ads; the recruitment is a legal prerequisite, and DOL reviews compliance when adjudicating the application.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Study Coordinators?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by occupation and location. Focus on academic medical centers, NIH-affiliated research sites, and contract research organizations, as these employers file I-140 petitions for clinical research roles most consistently. Confirming an employer's actual filing history before applying saves significant time compared to asking during the interview process.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your approved I-140's priority date can also transfer to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the queue. Consult an immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.