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Job ID 16696
Location Beverly Hills, California, United States
Job Category Academic / Research
Date posted 05/04/2026
Job Description
The Clinical Research Coordinator I works independently providing study coordination, screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. Presents study information at regular research staff meetings. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
- Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
- In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
- Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
- Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.
- Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
- Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
- Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
- Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
- May perform other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
- Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
- Participates in required training and education programs.
Qualifications
This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.
Job qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- 1 year Clinical research related experience required.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree Science.
Req ID 16696
Working Title Clinical Research Coordinator I, Hybrid
Department Cancer - SOCCI Clinical Research
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category Academic / Research
Job Specialty Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Day
Shift Duration 8 hour
Base Pay $24.00 - $39.76
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Coordinator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to clinical research coordination. A biology, nursing, or public health degree is straightforward. A general business degree needs supporting evidence tying your coursework to the role's scientific requirements.
Target sponsors through LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Research Coordinator roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. This surfaces sponsors with active DOL-certified filings for your exact occupation code, not just companies that claim to sponsor.
Prioritize IRB-affiliated and CRO employers
Contract research organizations and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions routinely for coordinators and carry established immigration counsel. Smaller independent sites often lack the infrastructure to manage USCIS filings on your timeline.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating compensation. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage on the LCA, and underpaying at offer stage creates filing problems later.
Time your CCRP certification before cap season
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification strengthens your specialty occupation case when your degree is not in a direct science field. Completing it before March registration improves the petition's supporting documentation at no risk to your timeline.
Clarify who pays filing fees before signing
USCIS prohibits employers from passing the I-129 base filing fee to H-1B workers. Confirm in writing that your offer covers mandatory employer fees. Premium processing is negotiable, but the statutory employer fees are non-transferable.
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Find Clinical Research Coordinator JobsClinical Research Coordinator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Research Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Clinical Research Coordinator positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as life sciences, nursing, clinical research, or public health. If your employer's job posting lists a degree requirement, the position almost always meets the standard. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field face higher scrutiny.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Research Coordinators?
Academic medical centers, contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and large hospital networks are the most consistent sponsors because they file H-1B petitions at volume and maintain in-house immigration teams. You can identify specific employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by DOL Labor Condition Application data.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Clinical Research Coordinator hiring timelines?
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March for an October 1 start date. If your employer files under the regular cap, selection is not guaranteed and you may need to wait a full year for the next cycle if not selected. Some CRC roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions qualify for cap-exempt status, allowing filing at any time of year without lottery exposure.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change clinical research employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer must file a transfer petition with USCIS before your current job ends. You don't need to wait for approval, but the new LCA must be certified first.
Can my H-1B sponsor a Clinical Research Coordinator role while I'm on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files the H-1B registration in March while you're still on OPT, with employment beginning October 1 if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you have a STEM extension, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically through September 30, bridging the gap without an interruption in employment.
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