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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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Clinical Research Coordinator I
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
New 2h ago
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Laboratory Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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University of California - San Francisco
Clinical Research Coordinator
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University of California - San Francisco
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Clinical Research Coordinator
University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Medical University of South Carolina
Clinical Research Coordinator
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Medical University of South Carolina
New 18h ago
Clinical Research Coordinator
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Science
$45k - $77k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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University of Kansas Medical Center
Clinical Research Coordinator
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University of Kansas Medical Center
New 22h ago
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Clinical Trials
$61k - $91k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
11-50

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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Clinical Research Coordinator III
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
New 22h ago
Clinical Research Coordinator III
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Research
Clinical Trials
$57k - $62k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips 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.

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.