H-1B Visa Study Coordinator Jobs
Study Coordinator jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of clinical research and regulatory compliance, roles that typically require a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting up to three years of status with extensions to six.
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Get Access To All JobsGENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14776
Department Neurological Sciences 50001975
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule As directed by supervisor
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Responsible for the organization, implementation and administration of clinical research for the Department of Neurological Sciences. Provides coordination of research activities while planning, organizing and executing related daily clinical research activities (e.g. coordinator would: help evaluate research protocols for feasibility, help organize research team working on research project, assist in subject recruitment, know all details of study protocol and implements study procedures as specified, coordinate subject study visits, enter all required information into Nebraska Medicine EMR, participate in data collection and completion of clinical research documents, including electronic data entry, assist in tracking all study visits, which may include assisting in IRB continuing renewal applications and assisting in the tracking and reconciling of research study budgets). Complies with all regulations regarding studies that involve human research participants.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Healthcare
Working Title Clinical Study Coordinator
Job Title Health Care Specialist
Salary Grade HC23S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $57,000 - $85,500/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/02/2026
Application Review Date 06/12/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education)
Required Experience 2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting
(Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word
Required Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Suite
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to be certified to collect, prepare and ship biological specimens.
- Working knowledge of clinical trial design.
- Skill in interviewing subjects and family members.
- Ability to work independently and under competing deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with people of varying educational and experiential backgrounds.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail skills.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science field/Social Sciences with concentration in research
Preferred Experience:
Clinical research experience in an academic institution setting
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Certification/maintenance of certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP)
Preferred Other Computer Applications: Epic One Chart
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14776
Department Neurological Sciences 50001975
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule As directed by supervisor
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Responsible for the organization, implementation and administration of clinical research for the Department of Neurological Sciences. Provides coordination of research activities while planning, organizing and executing related daily clinical research activities (e.g. coordinator would: help evaluate research protocols for feasibility, help organize research team working on research project, assist in subject recruitment, know all details of study protocol and implements study procedures as specified, coordinate subject study visits, enter all required information into Nebraska Medicine EMR, participate in data collection and completion of clinical research documents, including electronic data entry, assist in tracking all study visits, which may include assisting in IRB continuing renewal applications and assisting in the tracking and reconciling of research study budgets). Complies with all regulations regarding studies that involve human research participants.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Healthcare
Working Title Clinical Study Coordinator
Job Title Health Care Specialist
Salary Grade HC23S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $57,000 - $85,500/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/02/2026
Application Review Date 06/12/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education)
Required Experience 2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting
(Will consider six years education and/or related experience combined of which two years must include post high school education)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word
Required Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Suite
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to be certified to collect, prepare and ship biological specimens.
- Working knowledge of clinical trial design.
- Skill in interviewing subjects and family members.
- Ability to work independently and under competing deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with people of varying educational and experiential backgrounds.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail skills.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science field/Social Sciences with concentration in research
Preferred Experience:
Clinical research experience in an academic institution setting
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Certification/maintenance of certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP)
Preferred Other Computer Applications: Epic One Chart
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Study Coordinator
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Study Coordinators qualify as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a directly related field. Pull your transcripts and map your coursework to the specific clinical research duties in the job description before applying.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels for clinical research coordinator roles in your target city before you receive an offer.
Find sponsors with active LCA filing history
Target employers who have already certified LCAs for clinical research or study coordination roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history by role and location, so you can focus outreach on organizations that have sponsored this position before.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If you rotate across multiple hospital sites, clinics, or research facilities, each location requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Ask hiring managers during interviews whether multi-site coordinators have their own site-specific certifications in place.
Align your O*NET profile to the job posting
USCIS adjudicators reference the O*NET occupation profile for Study Coordinators when evaluating specialty occupation status. Cross-check the posted job duties against the O*NET task list for Clinical Research Coordinators and flag any duties your employer omitted that strengthen the degree requirement.
File change-of-status before OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS while your OPT EAD is still valid. Coordinate your start date, the LCA certification timeline, and the USCIS filing window carefully to avoid a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa Study Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Study Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a closely related field. Employers must document that the specific duties, protocol management, IRB submissions, and regulatory reporting, require that level of specialized education. Roles with generic administrative duties and no degree requirement would not qualify, so the job description matters.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Study Coordinator roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for clinical research and study coordination positions. Academic medical centers, hospital systems, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies are the most active sponsors in this field. Targeting employers with an existing track record significantly reduces the risk of a first-time sponsorship falling through.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the United States. Prepare a detailed resume that maps your clinical research duties to the specialty occupation standard. If you hold relevant certifications such as CCRP or CCRC, include those as supporting evidence for the degree-level nature of the work.
How does the LCA requirement work for Study Coordinators who work across multiple sites?
DOL requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you spend more than a minimal amount of time. If your role involves rotating across hospital campuses, outpatient clinics, or satellite research facilities, your employer must certify an LCA for each location before you begin work there. Confirm this explicitly during the offer stage.
How long does H-1B status last for a Study Coordinator, and what happens when the initial period ends?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, with extensions available up to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued extensions are possible only if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf at least 365 days before the six-year cap. Plan your green card timeline with your employer early.