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Clinical Research Nurse roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing plus an active RN license. Most sponsors are academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs filing LCAs under SOC code 29-1141. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery apply, but cap-exempt employers like university hospitals and nonprofit research institutions can file year-round.
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. The CVD is looking for a Contractual Clinical Research Nurse to join our team.
This is a Full-Time, Contractual position.
Benefits: Contingent Category II
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Manages operations of one or more research studies or clinical trial protocols requiring the expertise and care of a Registered Nurse. Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures, administers treatment procedures, monitors patients during procedures, and analyzes patient data. Develops and tracks workflow policies, recruitment strategy, and progress through the duration of the research study or clinical trial. Collaborate with Principal Investigators and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing clinical trials. Reviews and recommends proposed research study and clinical trial protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection process, facility location, data management plans, and potential subject risks.
- Recruits research and clinical trial subjects. Interacts with subject participants that include eligibility screening, recruitment, and enrollment. Ensure informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history. Serves as a patient advocate throughout the research study or clinical trial. Develops and conducts patient and family education.
- Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures and administer treatment procedures. Manage patient care in compliance with the research study or clinical trial protocol requirements. Monitors subject condition while ensuring safety and maintaining confidentiality. Identifies patient problems and makes adjustments to care plans.
- Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures and/or methods of clinical research to meet changing needs and requirements and enforce standards. Performs Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
- Develops and prepares study or research related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, case report forms, and institutional review board documents. Responsible for developing and producing custom and routine reports. Conducts quality assurance audits on data and regulatory documentation. Identifies protocol problems, informs investigators, and assists in problem resolution efforts. Recommend modifications and adjustments to care plans.
- Administer and implement treatment procedures or drugs, monitors and studies their effects, and conducts subject medical evaluations. Obtains biologic tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
- Manages the collection of complex research study or clinical trial data. Develops methods for collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data. Prepares study and research related documentation.
- Assist in monitoring study, clinical trial, or unit budget and compliance. May identify potential research study and clinical trial opportunities. Assist in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures, and correspondence.
- Serves as a liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and sponsors to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources. Attends research study or clinical trial related meetings, conferences, and teleconferences, as well as participating in any additional planning and development related activities.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff engaged in clinical research or trials to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Continuously educates and trains personnel on compliance and protocol.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree. Preference in Nursing or other discipline appropriate to the position.
Experience: Three (3) years’ experience nursing, clinical, or in a relevant research specialization related to the position.
Supervisory Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted.
Other: Certification from Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred
May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
HIRING RANGE: $87,000 - $97,000, Commensurate with education and experience
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E2302E
Employee Class: Exempt Contingent II
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine
Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026
Unposting Date: Aug 17, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
INTRODUCTION
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. The CVD is looking for a Contractual Clinical Research Nurse to join our team.
This is a Full-Time, Contractual position.
Benefits: Contingent Category II
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Manages operations of one or more research studies or clinical trial protocols requiring the expertise and care of a Registered Nurse. Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures, administers treatment procedures, monitors patients during procedures, and analyzes patient data. Develops and tracks workflow policies, recruitment strategy, and progress through the duration of the research study or clinical trial. Collaborate with Principal Investigators and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing clinical trials. Reviews and recommends proposed research study and clinical trial protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection process, facility location, data management plans, and potential subject risks.
- Recruits research and clinical trial subjects. Interacts with subject participants that include eligibility screening, recruitment, and enrollment. Ensure informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history. Serves as a patient advocate throughout the research study or clinical trial. Develops and conducts patient and family education.
- Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures and administer treatment procedures. Manage patient care in compliance with the research study or clinical trial protocol requirements. Monitors subject condition while ensuring safety and maintaining confidentiality. Identifies patient problems and makes adjustments to care plans.
- Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures and/or methods of clinical research to meet changing needs and requirements and enforce standards. Performs Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
- Develops and prepares study or research related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, case report forms, and institutional review board documents. Responsible for developing and producing custom and routine reports. Conducts quality assurance audits on data and regulatory documentation. Identifies protocol problems, informs investigators, and assists in problem resolution efforts. Recommend modifications and adjustments to care plans.
- Administer and implement treatment procedures or drugs, monitors and studies their effects, and conducts subject medical evaluations. Obtains biologic tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
- Manages the collection of complex research study or clinical trial data. Develops methods for collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data. Prepares study and research related documentation.
- Assist in monitoring study, clinical trial, or unit budget and compliance. May identify potential research study and clinical trial opportunities. Assist in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures, and correspondence.
- Serves as a liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and sponsors to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources. Attends research study or clinical trial related meetings, conferences, and teleconferences, as well as participating in any additional planning and development related activities.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff engaged in clinical research or trials to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Continuously educates and trains personnel on compliance and protocol.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree. Preference in Nursing or other discipline appropriate to the position.
Experience: Three (3) years’ experience nursing, clinical, or in a relevant research specialization related to the position.
Supervisory Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted.
Other: Certification from Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred
May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
HIRING RANGE: $87,000 - $97,000, Commensurate with education and experience
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E2302E
Employee Class: Exempt Contingent II
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine
Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026
Unposting Date: Aug 17, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Nurse
Verify your credentials before applying
USCIS requires proof that your nursing degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's. If you trained outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from CGFNS before submitting petitions. An unevaluated foreign degree is a common RFE trigger for clinical nursing roles.
Target cap-exempt research employers strategically
Academic medical centers and nonprofit research hospitals are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without entering the lottery. Prioritizing these employers removes the March registration window as a hard constraint on your job search timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed LCAs for clinical research nursing roles. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which sponsors have recent filing activity under the relevant SOC code, so you're targeting companies with a proven H-1B track record.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-1141 in your target metro before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting at least Level I prevailing wage, and knowing the threshold in advance helps you catch underpayment before it causes a compliance issue.
Ask sponsors about GCP training documentation requirements
Many pharma and CRO sponsors require Good Clinical Practice certification as part of the specialty occupation justification. Confirm whether your prospective employer needs current GCP credentials in the petition package, since a lapsed or unverifiable certificate can delay LCA certification.
Understand the 60-day grace period if your role ends
If your clinical research position is terminated or your contract ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. Don't wait until the final weeks to contact a new sponsor, because H-1B transfer petitions take time to prepare.
H-1B Visa Clinical Research Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Research Nurse role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats Clinical Research Nurse positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing and an active RN license. The role falls under SOC code 29-1141, and the degree requirement is consistent across the field. Employers document this in the I-129 petition using the O*NET occupational profile and the job description.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Research Nurses?
Academic medical centers, university hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and federally funded research institutes are the most active sponsors. Hospitals affiliated with universities are often cap-exempt, which means they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window. You can identify employers with active LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Do I need a CGFNS evaluation to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a nurse?
If you earned your nursing degree outside the U.S., most USCIS adjudicators will expect a credential evaluation demonstrating equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. CGFNS is the recognized evaluation body for nursing credentials. Without this evaluation in the petition file, your employer's I-129 is vulnerable to a Request for Evidence challenging the specialty occupation classification.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as a Clinical Research Nurse?
Cap-subject employers must register you in USCIS's annual H-1B lottery, which opens in March for an October 1 start date. If your target employers are cap-exempt academic or nonprofit research institutions, this constraint doesn't apply and petitions can be filed year-round. Building your search around cap-exempt sponsors gives you flexibility if you miss a lottery cycle.
Can my H-1B be transferred if I move from one clinical research employer to another?
Yes. Under portability rules, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. Your new employer must file a new I-129 and LCA. Gaps between positions create status risks, so coordinating the transfer filing timeline before you leave your current role is essential.