H-2A Visa Research Jobs
Research jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship support field data collection, soil sampling, crop monitoring, and agricultural trials on U.S. farms and research stations. Employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and demonstrate no qualified domestic workers are available. Positions are seasonal and temporary by nature.
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Works independently. Conducts clinical trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, biological specimen management, preparation for monitoring visits, and regulatory and/or IRB document preparation. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. Trains research staff, supervises staff and oversees clinical trials from start-up to closeout. Develops and/or contributes to standard operating procedures and processes. Attends and engages in leadership meetings, represents TJU internally and externally, oversees research operation in a division or department and provides expert consulting at an institutional level.
Job Description
- Oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP).
- Trains and supervises research staff on the proper procedures for conducting a clinical trial per GCP.
- Prepares and submits all materials for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies as required by the protocol to ensure compliance in a timely fashion.
- Maintains accurate subject log, tracks expenses, submits appropriate documentation to Grant Administrator on a monthly basis for payment due for visits on all studies.
- Performs regular quality control assessments to ensure that clinical trial data is collected and stored per GCP.
- Organizes and maintains documentation of all patient data.
- Designs electronic capture databases, if appropriate, and manage all the data collected.
- May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of clinical research experience or Master’s Degree and 3 year clinical research experience.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.
Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.
Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Job Details
Works independently. Conducts clinical trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, biological specimen management, preparation for monitoring visits, and regulatory and/or IRB document preparation. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. Trains research staff, supervises staff and oversees clinical trials from start-up to closeout. Develops and/or contributes to standard operating procedures and processes. Attends and engages in leadership meetings, represents TJU internally and externally, oversees research operation in a division or department and provides expert consulting at an institutional level.
Job Description
- Oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP).
- Trains and supervises research staff on the proper procedures for conducting a clinical trial per GCP.
- Prepares and submits all materials for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies as required by the protocol to ensure compliance in a timely fashion.
- Maintains accurate subject log, tracks expenses, submits appropriate documentation to Grant Administrator on a monthly basis for payment due for visits on all studies.
- Performs regular quality control assessments to ensure that clinical trial data is collected and stored per GCP.
- Organizes and maintains documentation of all patient data.
- Designs electronic capture databases, if appropriate, and manage all the data collected.
- May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of clinical research experience or Master’s Degree and 3 year clinical research experience.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.
Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.
Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
For more benefits information, please click here.
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Match your credentials to H-2A research duties
H-2A visa research roles often require documented experience in field data collection, soil analysis, or crop observation. Gather employment records, training certificates, or supervisor letters that tie your background directly to the agricultural tasks listed in the job order.
Verify the wage rate before accepting any offer
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or the prevailing wage for the specific county. Cross-check the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search before you sign, because the rate varies by state and crop activity.
Search H-2A research openings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for H-2A sponsorship eligibility. Use it to find research positions where employers have already filed or are actively seeking DOL certification, saving you time identifying compliant agricultural employers.
Confirm the job order covers your actual research tasks
DOL-certified job orders define the exact duties an employer can assign you. If the order lists crop scouting but your role involves lab sample processing, that mismatch can create compliance problems. Request a copy of the certified ETA-790 job order before travel.
Ask employers about their housing arrangement upfront
H-2A requires employers to provide free housing that meets federal or state safety standards. Research positions at universities or government stations sometimes place workers off-site. Confirm the housing location, distance from the worksite, and whether transportation between the two is also covered.
Time your visa application around the certified start date
Your employer's DOL certification specifies the earliest date you can begin work. USCIS won't approve an H-2A petition before that window opens. Coordinate with your employer so your consular appointment and travel align with the certified period, not before it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Research jobs that offer H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Research positions where employers are already offering H-2A sponsorship. Employers sponsoring H-2A workers must obtain DOL certification before hiring, so listings on Migrate Mate reflect roles that have cleared that federal requirement. You can filter by job type and visa category to target agricultural research openings specifically.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for research workers?
Your H-2A employer must provide free housing that meets federal or applicable state safety standards for the full duration of your assignment. They must also cover transportation costs from your home country to the U.S. worksite and back at the end of the contract. If you're working at a remote field station or research farm, daily transportation between housing and the worksite must also be provided at no cost to you.
Does seasonal agricultural research work qualify for an H-2A visa?
Yes, provided the position is temporary or seasonal in nature and tied to an agricultural employer's operational cycle. Research roles involving crop trials, pest monitoring, soil sampling, or harvest data collection on farms and agricultural stations typically qualify. The employer must demonstrate to DOL that the work is tied to a defined season and that no sufficient domestic workers are available for the role.
What happens if my H-2A employer extends the research project beyond my original contract end date?
Your employer must file an amended H-2A petition with USCIS before your authorized period expires. Extensions are permitted but each extension is subject to a three-year cumulative limit on H-2A status. DOL must also certify any extended job order period. You cannot continue working past your current authorized end date while waiting for USCIS to act on the extension request.
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