H-1B Visa Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs
Clinical Research Coordinator roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field. Sponsors file your LCA with DOL and petition USCIS before your start date, with the annual cap lottery opening each March for October 1 employment.
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Job Description Summary:
Manages elements of a clinical study in order to meet all protocol obligations while following ICH/GCP guidelines; and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures. These elements include but are not limited to; start-up activities, launch activities, day to day management of a study and study closure activities.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Recruits, consents and enrolls subjects according to ICH/GCP regulations, and subjects’ rights through institutional IRB, federal and state regulations; answers questions related to the protocol procedure as applicable; acts as a patient/family advocate.
- Ensures that the subject meets inclusion/exclusion criteria; alerts the investigator when the subject’s safety is in jeopardy, there is a protocol deviation, or when the subject requests premature study termination.
- Collects and manages research data and subject information; and maintains accurate data collection of all study data; including laboratory analytical procedures.
- Prepares and processes human specimens for use in research studies. Collects blood, urine, and other samples as needed according to skill level and certifications. Performs CLIA waived laboratory assessments. Such activities may be performed independently and may require evening and weekend hours.
- Completes screening sheets and recruitment logs.
- Creates source documents that facilitate systematic data collection and/or aid in protocol execution and management and record keeping; and conducts accurate and timely subject data collection.
- Collaborates, coordinates, and schedules subject study visits with other hospital services and the PI/sub-I.
- Adheres to departmental quality control guidelines.
- Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs) as instructed by the sponsor; ensures CRF’s are completed prior to monitoring visits.
- Maintains regulatory binder and documents.
Education Requirement:
- Associate's Degree, or equivalent certification or experience, required.
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
Certifications:
- CNA, PCA, LPN, MA, or equivalent education or experience, required.
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification after hire, required.
Skills:
- Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research preferred.
- Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Goal-oriented and self-directive.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to actively participate as a team player.
Experience:
Previous experience in clinical research or health care related field preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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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.
H-1B Visa Clinical Research Coordinator: 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.