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Research roles in the U.S. span academia, biopharma, think tanks, and federal contractors, and most require at least a master's degree in a directly related field to qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa. Many research positions also fall under cap-exempt institutions, which means no lottery and faster timelines.
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The Emmanuel Mignot Lab at Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 to conduct clinical research and work independently on progressively more complex projects/assignments. Independently manage significant and key aspects of a large study or all aspects of one or more small research studies.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience working in Sleep Medicine clinical trials.
- Experience with clinical trial study start-up and close-out activities.
- Previous experience serving as a study lead for a clinical trial that underwent an FDA audit.
- Direct participation and experience supporting an FDA audit.
- Strong knowledge and experience maintaining Investigator Site Files (ISF) and ensuring proper documentation and organization.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial documentation, regulatory requirements, and study compliance.
- Knowledge of sleep medicine disorders.
- Experience participating in FDA audits.
- Experience training and supervising a group of at least four Clinical Research Assistants (CRCAs).
- Experience participating in study start-up and closeout activities.
- Experience recruiting and retaining complex patient populations in clinical trials.
- Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and vendor portals.
- Experience performing ECGs.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
- May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
Core Duties:
- Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
- Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.
- Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.
- Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.
- Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions and respond to requests and questions.
- Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors, monitor and report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
- Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.
- Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator, identifying standard of care versus study procedures. Track patient and study specific milestones, and invoice sponsors according to study contract.
- Ensure regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect study documents to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Work with principal investigator to ensure Investigational New Drug applications are submitted to the FDA when applicable. Ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
- Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.
INTRODUCTION
The Emmanuel Mignot Lab at Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 to conduct clinical research and work independently on progressively more complex projects/assignments. Independently manage significant and key aspects of a large study or all aspects of one or more small research studies.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience working in Sleep Medicine clinical trials.
- Experience with clinical trial study start-up and close-out activities.
- Previous experience serving as a study lead for a clinical trial that underwent an FDA audit.
- Direct participation and experience supporting an FDA audit.
- Strong knowledge and experience maintaining Investigator Site Files (ISF) and ensuring proper documentation and organization.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial documentation, regulatory requirements, and study compliance.
- Knowledge of sleep medicine disorders.
- Experience participating in FDA audits.
- Experience training and supervising a group of at least four Clinical Research Assistants (CRCAs).
- Experience participating in study start-up and closeout activities.
- Experience recruiting and retaining complex patient populations in clinical trials.
- Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and vendor portals.
- Experience performing ECGs.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
- May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
Core Duties:
- Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
- Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.
- Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.
- Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.
- Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions and respond to requests and questions.
- Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors, monitor and report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
- Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.
- Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator, identifying standard of care versus study procedures. Track patient and study specific milestones, and invoice sponsors according to study contract.
- Ensure regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect study documents to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Work with principal investigator to ensure Investigational New Drug applications are submitted to the FDA when applicable. Ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
- Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Research
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Pull your role's O*NET job zone classification before applying. Research positions often require a specific discipline, so a degree in biology won't support a materials science role. Gather credential evaluation letters now if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning your employer files the H-1B petition any time of year with no lottery. This matters if you're on a tight OPT timeline or need to start before October 1.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by research job titles on Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-1B LCA filing history for your specific occupation code, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness before you apply.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for your research title and work location. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor before negotiations protects your petition.
Ask about H-1B timing during the offer stage
Confirm whether the employer files cap-subject or cap-exempt petitions, and whether they cover premium processing. Research grant-funded roles sometimes have start-date constraints tied to funding cycles that compress the standard USCIS processing window.
Document publications and grants for the specialty occupation case
USCIS scrutinizes research roles closely, particularly when job duties span multiple disciplines. Peer-reviewed publications, grant awards, and institutional affiliations strengthen the employer's evidence that the position requires a specific degree in a directly related field.
H-1B Visa Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Do research positions at universities qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the employer is an institution of higher education, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a nonprofit research organization, the H-1B petition is cap-exempt. That means no lottery, no October 1 start-date requirement, and the employer can file at any point in the year. Confirm the institution's cap-exempt status with HR before accepting an offer, since affiliated entities don't always qualify automatically.
What makes a research role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific and directly related field. For research roles, that means the job description must tie the degree requirement to a particular discipline, not just any science or engineering background. Positions where a range of degrees could satisfy the requirement are vulnerable to Requests for Evidence, so specificity in the job description matters.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for research jobs?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by occupation code, so you can identify which institutions and companies have sponsored research roles matching your background. This is more reliable than assuming sponsorship based on employer size or reputation, since filing patterns vary widely even among large research organizations.
Can I switch research employers mid-H-1B without losing my status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B petition is filed, provided your current petition has been approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you don't need to wait for approval before starting. Grant-funded positions require extra attention because the petition must reflect the actual employing institution, not just the principal investigator's lab.
What happens to my H-1B if my research grant funding runs out?
If your position is eliminated because the grant ends, you enter the 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During those 60 days, you can file for a change of status, a new H-1B with a different employer, or departure. Research roles tied to specific grants are higher-risk in this regard, so it's worth clarifying whether the employer has a history of bridging researchers to institutional funding when external grants expire.