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Research Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as public health, social sciences, or life sciences. Many universities, hospitals, and research nonprofits actively sponsor H-1B candidates for these roles, making it one of the more accessible paths for international professionals in research-driven careers.
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$24.86 - $37.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Research Coordinator-ILQPC
- Location: Evanston, IL
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, hybrid schedule
- Hours: 8am-4:30pm
- Required Travel: Yes
Position Summary:
This position will serve as a Project Coordinator of the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) project focused on coordinating meetings, webinars, notes, task management, hospital quality improvement support and data management for quality improvement initiatives to support participating Illinois birthing hospitals in setting up systems and facilitating culture change to improve outcomes for women and newborns. ILPQC facilitates state-wide quality improvement initiatives to equitably improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and reduce disparities in birthing hospitals across the state.
Project Description
ILPQC is a nationally recognized Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) with approximately 90 participating hospitals. ILPQC facilitates state-wide quality improvement initiatives to equitably improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and reduce disparities in birthing hospitals across the state by providing: opportunities for collaborative learning, rapid response data, and hospital team QI support. Current projects include Newborn Equity and Safe Sleep, Perinatal Mental Health, Care of the Late Preterm Infant and a Birth Quality Designation.
The position will work closely with the ILPQC Executive Director / Obstetric Lead, Project Director / Quality Lead, Neonatal Leads, ILPQC staff and interns, clinical leads, advisory workgroups, patients and community members, and hospital quality improvement teams (providers, nurses, staff) on the development, implementation, and sustainability of initiatives.
What you will do:
- Content creation for regular webinars, including obstetric and neonatal community advisory board meetings and statewide webinars
- Assist in event planning for twice annual in-person collaborative learning opportunities including event planning and related communications including support of website/social media communication
- Coordinate ILPQC data collection, analysis, and reporting for statewide quality improvement initiatives
- Provide quality improvement support including individual calls, small group meetings, regional meetings, and other formats as identified
- Participate in financial coordination including monitoring budgets, submitting expenses, processing invoices and related tasks
- Assist with grant writing, monitoring grant timelines, and producing grant reports to funding organizations as well as abstracts and papers for publication
- Some (approximately once per month to quarterly) travel to hospitals, community, and stakeholder locations throughout Illinois is required with potential for national travel for collaborative meetings
What you will need:
- Education: BS in public health, nursing, social work, social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required
- Experience: 2 years experience in research
- Unique or Preferred Skills: Spanish speaking preferred. Experience facilitating recruitment and follow up strategies with clinic personnel and operational problem solving. Experience working with data management systems and software such as REDCap, SPSS, Ripple. Excellent organization, time management, problem solving and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Ability to interact in a professional and sensitive manner with medical personnel, research subjects, research collaborators, community groups and other research staff. Must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision, and show initiative. Experience working with children between the ages of 15 months to 6 years. Spanish Fluency is strongly preferred
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Hourly Pay Range:
$24.86 - $37.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Research Coordinator-ILQPC
- Location: Evanston, IL
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, hybrid schedule
- Hours: 8am-4:30pm
- Required Travel: Yes
Position Summary:
This position will serve as a Project Coordinator of the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) project focused on coordinating meetings, webinars, notes, task management, hospital quality improvement support and data management for quality improvement initiatives to support participating Illinois birthing hospitals in setting up systems and facilitating culture change to improve outcomes for women and newborns. ILPQC facilitates state-wide quality improvement initiatives to equitably improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and reduce disparities in birthing hospitals across the state.
Project Description
ILPQC is a nationally recognized Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) with approximately 90 participating hospitals. ILPQC facilitates state-wide quality improvement initiatives to equitably improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and reduce disparities in birthing hospitals across the state by providing: opportunities for collaborative learning, rapid response data, and hospital team QI support. Current projects include Newborn Equity and Safe Sleep, Perinatal Mental Health, Care of the Late Preterm Infant and a Birth Quality Designation.
The position will work closely with the ILPQC Executive Director / Obstetric Lead, Project Director / Quality Lead, Neonatal Leads, ILPQC staff and interns, clinical leads, advisory workgroups, patients and community members, and hospital quality improvement teams (providers, nurses, staff) on the development, implementation, and sustainability of initiatives.
What you will do:
- Content creation for regular webinars, including obstetric and neonatal community advisory board meetings and statewide webinars
- Assist in event planning for twice annual in-person collaborative learning opportunities including event planning and related communications including support of website/social media communication
- Coordinate ILPQC data collection, analysis, and reporting for statewide quality improvement initiatives
- Provide quality improvement support including individual calls, small group meetings, regional meetings, and other formats as identified
- Participate in financial coordination including monitoring budgets, submitting expenses, processing invoices and related tasks
- Assist with grant writing, monitoring grant timelines, and producing grant reports to funding organizations as well as abstracts and papers for publication
- Some (approximately once per month to quarterly) travel to hospitals, community, and stakeholder locations throughout Illinois is required with potential for national travel for collaborative meetings
What you will need:
- Education: BS in public health, nursing, social work, social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required
- Experience: 2 years experience in research
- Unique or Preferred Skills: Spanish speaking preferred. Experience facilitating recruitment and follow up strategies with clinic personnel and operational problem solving. Experience working with data management systems and software such as REDCap, SPSS, Ripple. Excellent organization, time management, problem solving and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Ability to interact in a professional and sensitive manner with medical personnel, research subjects, research collaborators, community groups and other research staff. Must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision, and show initiative. Experience working with children between the ages of 15 months to 6 years. Spanish Fluency is strongly preferred
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Coordinator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Research Coordinator roles can attract RFEs if your degree field doesn't directly map to the position. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm your transcript shows coursework in a related discipline before your employer files.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, affiliated research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time without waiting for the April lottery. Focus your search on these employers to avoid a year-long delay.
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsors
Search Research Coordinator positions on Migrate Mate to see employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role. That history signals familiarity with the process and reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-filing.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before you reach the offer stage so you negotiate within a compliant range.
Clarify grant funding status with your employer
Research Coordinator positions are frequently funded by grants with fixed end dates. Confirm with your employer whether the H-1B petition will be tied to a specific grant period, since USCIS approves these roles only for the duration of confirmed funding.
Request premium processing if your OPT is expiring
If you're on OPT with an end date approaching, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS currently adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, which gives you a decision before your current authorization lapses.
H-1B Visa Research Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the qualification depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Research Coordinator roles tied to clinical trials, epidemiology, or biomedical research typically qualify when the employer documents that the degree is a standard entry requirement for the position.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Research Coordinators?
Universities, academic medical centers, hospital research departments, pharmaceutical companies, public health agencies, and government-affiliated research institutions are the most active sponsors. Cap-exempt institutions like universities can file at any time without the lottery. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can a Research Coordinator job on a fixed-term grant still support an H-1B petition?
Yes, USCIS allows H-1B petitions for grant-funded positions, but the approval period will typically match the confirmed funding period. Your employer will need to document the grant award and duration. If the grant is renewed, your employer can file an extension to cover the new period.
What happens to my H-1B status if my research project ends early?
If your employment ends before your H-1B expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can look for a new sponsoring employer or take other action to maintain status. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and you can begin work once the petition is received by USCIS.
Do Research Coordinator roles at nonprofit research institutes avoid the H-1B cap?
They can. Nonprofit research organizations that are affiliated with or related to a university or government entity may qualify as cap-exempt employers, allowing them to file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. The employer must meet specific USCIS criteria for cap exemption, so confirm this status directly with the hiring institution before relying on it in your timeline.