J-1 Visa Clinical Manager Jobs
Clinical Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your background and host organization. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 that authorizes your exchange, and some placements carry a two-year home residency requirement.
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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 as a Clinical Manager
Verify your DS-2019 category early
Clinical Manager roles typically qualify under the J-1 visa Trainee category for professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or Research Scholar for those in academic medical settings. Confirm your category before applying so your training plan reflects the correct program.
Document clinical leadership competencies specifically
Your credentials packet should include evidence of staff supervision, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance work. Designated sponsors assess whether your prior experience justifies a management-level training plan, not just clinical hours.
Target host organizations with existing DS-2019 infrastructure
Hospitals and health systems that routinely host J-1 trainees already have agreements with designated sponsors and understand training plan requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Manager openings at employers with active J-1 hosting history.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Clinical Manager J-1 placements funded by a foreign government or in a field on DOL's Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer, since this affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Build a training plan that satisfies sponsor review
Your designated sponsor must approve a written training plan before issuing the DS-2019. The plan must show measurable, phase-based learning objectives tied to clinical operations management, not just day-to-day job duties.
Align your offer letter language with J-1 program rules
The host employer's offer letter must frame the role as a structured exchange experience, not permanent employment. USCIS and your designated sponsor will scrutinize whether the position provides substantive skill transfer rather than filling a staffing gap.
Clinical Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Manager role?
Most Clinical Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which requires a relevant degree plus at least one year of post-degree experience outside the U.S. If the role is based at a university hospital or research institution and involves advancing clinical research leadership skills, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host organization's profile.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Manager position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring hospital or health system. The employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, monitors compliance throughout your program, and serves as your primary point of contact with the State Department.
How can I find Clinical Manager roles open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Not all Clinical Manager postings specify J-1 eligibility, which makes targeted searching difficult through general job boards. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. employers with documented J-1 hosting activity, so you can focus your applications on health systems already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements rather than educating employers from scratch.
Does a Clinical Manager J-1 placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List status. If your exchange is funded by your home government or by a U.S. government program, or if your clinical management specialty appears on DOL's Skills List for your country, the two-year requirement applies. This bars you from changing to H-1B or permanent resident status until you fulfill or obtain a waiver of that requirement.
What does the training plan need to cover for a Clinical Manager J-1 application?
The training plan must outline specific, time-bound learning objectives organized into phases, each tied to a distinct clinical management competency such as staffing oversight, compliance management, or quality improvement. Generic job descriptions won't satisfy your designated sponsor's review. The plan must demonstrate that you're acquiring transferable skills you'll bring back to your home country, not simply performing routine managerial tasks for the host employer.