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Clinical Research Associate roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, nursing, or a related field. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most CRA positions fall under SOC code 19-1042.
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Who Are We?
Our company is based on the science of our founder, Stanley Qi, one of the original CRISPR co-inventors who then furthered the technology so that DNA does not need to be cut to accomplish gene regulation. Instead, we regulate the epigenome to suppress and activate multiple genes simultaneously. We are further evolving the platform and leveraging its strengths to address unmet medical needs.
We are looking for exceptional team members who want an active role in building a rapidly growing biotech.
Position Summary
Position: Senior Clinical Research Associate
Location: South San Francisco, CA
OPPORTUNITY:
Epicrispr Bio is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support the execution and oversight of clinical trials. This role will play a key part in ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, GCP guidelines, and company protocols, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and data integrity.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in clinical operations, experience working cross-functionally with CROs and clinical teams, and the ability to independently manage site activities while contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced, growing environment. This is an opportunity to have meaningful impact on clinical development programs while helping to build and scale operational excellence within the organization.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Clinical Operations team with on-site sample operations, including sample receipt, registration, and shipments in a GCP environment.
- Support clinical trial manager with site management, including: site startup activities, co-monitoring visits alongside CRO, reviewing monitoring visit reports, coordinating vendor trainings, reviewing study newsletters, and other duties as needed, in alignment with study priorities and CTM guidance.
- Assist clinical trial manager with data verification and ICF reviews as needed, alongside CRO, to support data quality and protocol compliance.
- Partner with CTM and clinical team to help identify areas to improve our processes, with priorities defined by the CTM, and support implementation of agreed-upon improvements.
- Identify and communicate site-level issues, protocol deviations, and operational risks to the CTM to support timely resolution.
- Maintain study trackers, logs, and documentation across regulatory, site, data, and sample operations to support study oversight and execution.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field preferred
- 2 - 5+ years of CRA or clinical research experience (biotech, pharma, or CRO environment)
- Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial processes
- Experience working with CROs and managing clinical sites
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $121,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.
Epicrispr Biotechnologies is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel technology platform that can provide safe and persistent control of targeted gene regulation. Our proprietary platform represents an entirely new class of therapeutics that can be leveraged to treat severe disease across numerous therapeutic areas, including complex diseases impacted by multiple genes.
Epicrispr Biotechnologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Who Are We?
Our company is based on the science of our founder, Stanley Qi, one of the original CRISPR co-inventors who then furthered the technology so that DNA does not need to be cut to accomplish gene regulation. Instead, we regulate the epigenome to suppress and activate multiple genes simultaneously. We are further evolving the platform and leveraging its strengths to address unmet medical needs.
We are looking for exceptional team members who want an active role in building a rapidly growing biotech.
Position Summary
Position: Senior Clinical Research Associate
Location: South San Francisco, CA
OPPORTUNITY:
Epicrispr Bio is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support the execution and oversight of clinical trials. This role will play a key part in ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, GCP guidelines, and company protocols, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and data integrity.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in clinical operations, experience working cross-functionally with CROs and clinical teams, and the ability to independently manage site activities while contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced, growing environment. This is an opportunity to have meaningful impact on clinical development programs while helping to build and scale operational excellence within the organization.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Clinical Operations team with on-site sample operations, including sample receipt, registration, and shipments in a GCP environment.
- Support clinical trial manager with site management, including: site startup activities, co-monitoring visits alongside CRO, reviewing monitoring visit reports, coordinating vendor trainings, reviewing study newsletters, and other duties as needed, in alignment with study priorities and CTM guidance.
- Assist clinical trial manager with data verification and ICF reviews as needed, alongside CRO, to support data quality and protocol compliance.
- Partner with CTM and clinical team to help identify areas to improve our processes, with priorities defined by the CTM, and support implementation of agreed-upon improvements.
- Identify and communicate site-level issues, protocol deviations, and operational risks to the CTM to support timely resolution.
- Maintain study trackers, logs, and documentation across regulatory, site, data, and sample operations to support study oversight and execution.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field preferred
- 2 - 5+ years of CRA or clinical research experience (biotech, pharma, or CRO environment)
- Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial processes
- Experience working with CROs and managing clinical sites
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $121,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.
Epicrispr Biotechnologies is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel technology platform that can provide safe and persistent control of targeted gene regulation. Our proprietary platform represents an entirely new class of therapeutics that can be leveraged to treat severe disease across numerous therapeutic areas, including complex diseases impacted by multiple genes.
Epicrispr Biotechnologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Associate
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Your degree field must directly relate to clinical research. A biology, pharmacy, or nursing degree maps cleanly. A general business degree usually won't. Check the O*NET profile for CRA education benchmarks before applying.
Target CROs and pharma over hospitals
Contract research organizations and pharmaceutical companies file H-1B petitions routinely. Academic medical centers and community hospitals sponsor far less often. Filter your search to employers with documented LCA filing history in clinical research occupations.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for CRA roles. DOL disclosure data shows actual filing history, so you target companies that have already sponsored this position, not ones that might.
Negotiate offer timing around the April cap
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're interviewing in summer or fall, ask whether the employer will file in the next registration window or sponsor a cap-exempt position through a qualifying research institution.
Confirm GCP certification before the LCA is filed
Most CRA job descriptions require current Good Clinical Practice certification. USCIS specialty occupation determinations weigh whether the employer's actual requirements align with your credentials. A lapsed or missing GCP cert can complicate the petition.
Clarify remote work arrangements with your employer
USCIS and DOL require the LCA to list the worksite location. If your CRA role involves multi-site travel or hybrid remote work, your employer needs to file amended LCAs for each worksite state. Confirm this before signing your offer letter.
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Find Clinical Research Associate JobsClinical Research Associate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Research Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats CRA positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as life sciences, pharmacy, or nursing. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to qualify. The stronger the employer's stated degree requirement, the cleaner the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Research Associates?
Contract research organizations, large pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for CRA roles. Academic medical centers affiliated with research universities can also qualify as cap-exempt employers, which allows petitions outside the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified LCA filing history for clinical research positions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new CRA employer mid-study?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your original petition has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 before your last day with the current sponsor.
How does multi-site travel affect my H-1B as a CRA?
DOL requires a certified LCA for each location where you perform work for more than a short-term basis. CRAs who monitor trials across multiple states create an LCA compliance burden for employers. Your employer must either file a blanket LCA covering multiple worksites or amend filings as assignments change. Confirm their process before accepting the offer.
Does a contract or temp CRA role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but the sponsoring entity must be your actual employer of record, not the end client. Staffing arrangements where the CRO or staffing firm is the H-1B petitioner are permissible if that firm controls your day-to-day work. Placements where the pharmaceutical client controls your work raise co-employment issues USCIS scrutinizes closely.
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