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Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $68,300.00 Annual
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary:
This entry-level position provides coordination and administrative support for clinical research projects, specifically in Cardiology, under supervision. Responsibilities include data entry in EDC, Redcap, and CTMS, resolving simple queries, extracting data from medical records for study forms, and maintaining research records such as screening/enrollment logs and electronic regulatory files. Additionally, the role may involve participant recruitment, obtaining consent, device accountability, follow-ups, and monitoring visits under supervision.
Responsibilities
Clinical Coordination
- Screen participants for study eligibility and enroll them accurately in various databases.
- Utilize information from EMR, databases, CTMS, and EDC.
- Understand and execute study protocol requirements and procedures.
- Interpret study protocols to ensure compliance.
- Maintain proper documentation as per ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Complete P-card reimbursement for patients.
- Track subject visit billing and invoiceable items.
- Assist in study initiation meetings, audits, and monitoring visits.
- Perform simple study procedures accurately.
- May obtain informed consent from participants.
Data Coordination
- Enter data in CRFs, databases, or EDCs.
- Resolve simple data queries.
- Extract and utilize information from EMR and study databases.
- Complete basic data collection during study visits.
- Document data according to ALCOA-C principles.
- Administer surveys and questionnaires.
- Perform concomitant medication abstraction.
- Build patient research study charts.
- Collect external medical records, CLIAs, CAPs, and radiology CDs as assigned.
Regulatory Coordination
- Maintain documentation following ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Work with regulatory support to collect essential documents and maintain regulatory binders (CVs, MD licenses, lab certifications, IRB rosters, lab norms, etc.).
- Assist the Regulatory Manager in IRB submissions and management.
- Identify and report Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and other safety concerns appropriately.
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support, including scanning, filing, and organizing research documents.
- Manage research kit organization.
- Communicate with study participants via mail or email.
- Schedule research visits and follow-up appointments.
- Monitor study calendars for procedure completion.
- Manage study supply inventory.
- Track participant recruitment and retention.
- Participate in regular study meetings.
- Process payments and reimbursements for participants.
- Provide logistic and regulatory guidance on Investigator-Initiated Studies to ensure compliance with university and federal guidelines.
- Act as a liaison between investigators, research teams, sponsors, universities, and internal/external departments to resolve issues.
Training
- Complete required training in CITI, GCP, and HIPAA.
- Gain knowledge of EMR, CTMS, EDC, and other relevant databases.
- Learn and apply available technology and systems to job responsibilities.
- Acquire disease-specific knowledge relevant to assigned programs.
- Attend and actively participate in all assigned training.
Competencies
- Functional Knowledge – Understanding of the general research process, medical terminology, and clinical research coordination in a large healthcare setting. Familiarity with university policies and procedures is preferred.
- Problem-Solving – Utilize analytical skills to address simple issues following guidelines and protocols.
- Decision-Making & Autonomy – Work under direct supervision to ensure tasks comply with regulations and study requirements.
- Communication Skills – Effectively share information and confirm data accuracy.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of related experience
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures
- Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical research processes, regulations, and the role of a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
Other Requirements
- Participation in the medical surveillance program
- Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
- Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
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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.
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Find Research Coordinator JobsResearch Coordinator H-1B Visa: 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.
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