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Clinical Lead positions in the United States are accessible to qualified health professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Specialist or Research Scholar program category, depending on your role's focus. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hospital or clinic serves as your host site.
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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_14948
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/25/2026
Application Review Date 09/08/2026
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications: NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
Requisition Details
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_14948
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/25/2026
Application Review Date 09/08/2026
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications: NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Lead
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
Clinical Lead roles require documented clinical leadership experience and a relevant advanced degree. Gather your credential evaluation, licensure history, and supervision records before approaching host employers, since designated sponsors review these during DS-2019 eligibility screening.
Identify host employers with active J-1 hosting history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Lead openings by employers who have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors before. Prior hosting experience signals that the facility already has a designated sponsor relationship and understands the training plan obligations required for your program category.
Clarify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Clinical Lead positions funded by government grants or tied to government-to-government programs often carry the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm the funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since a waiver application adds months to your timeline.
Match your program category to your actual clinical duties
Supervisory Clinical Lead roles at established institutions typically qualify under the Research Scholar or Specialist category, not Intern or Trainee. Mismatching your category to your job duties is a common reason designated sponsors decline to issue a DS-2019, so confirm the fit in writing before your host employer signs the training plan.
Submit your training plan well before your intended start date
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE typically need four to six weeks to review and issue the DS-2019 once your host employer completes the training plan agreement. Build that processing window into your offer negotiation so your consular appointment doesn't slip.
Confirm your host site meets DOL wage compliance expectations
Even though J-1 is not an employer-sponsored visa, host employers must still offer compensation consistent with similarly situated U.S. workers. Run an OFLC Wage Search for your specific clinical title and geographic area before finalizing your offer to flag any compensation gaps early.
Clinical Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Lead roles?
Most Clinical Lead positions fall under the Specialist or Research Scholar category. The Specialist category fits experienced clinical professionals brought to a U.S. host site for a specific program or project. Research Scholar applies when the role has a meaningful research or academic component. The Intern and Trainee categories are not appropriate for senior leadership positions, since those are designed for students and early-career professionals gaining structured training.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Lead position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hospital or clinic that hires you. The host employer signs the training plan and funds your role, but a designated sponsor such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issues the DS-2019 form and holds legal responsibility for program oversight. You must secure both a willing host employer and a designated sponsor before your visa can be processed.
How do I find Clinical Lead roles with employers who are already familiar with J-1 hosting?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Clinical Lead openings filtered by employers with J-1 hosting experience, which significantly reduces the negotiation friction involved in setting up a training plan agreement from scratch. Targeting hosts with an existing designated sponsor relationship means the compliance infrastructure is already in place, and your DS-2019 can be issued faster once an offer is confirmed.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Clinical Lead exchange visitors?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your exchange program is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or involves skills on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Clinical leadership in certain public health or government-affiliated settings frequently triggers this condition. If it applies, you cannot change to most other nonimmigrant statuses or apply for a green card until you've fulfilled the requirement or obtained a waiver.
What documents do I need before a designated sponsor can issue my DS-2019?
Designated sponsors typically require a completed training plan signed by your host employer, proof of your clinical qualifications and degree credentials, evidence of English proficiency, proof of adequate health insurance meeting State Department minimums, and financial documentation showing you can support yourself. For Clinical Lead roles, documentation of your supervisory and clinical leadership experience is particularly important, since sponsors use it to confirm you meet the Specialist or Research Scholar eligibility threshold.