J-1 Visa Clinical Research Jobs
Clinical Research positions in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host institution, so identifying the right program fit before you apply is essential.
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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_14772
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 06/01/2026
Application Review Date 06/11/2026
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:
NA
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_14772
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 06/01/2026
Application Review Date 06/11/2026
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:
NA
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 Research
Match your credentials to the right category
Research Scholar status fits faculty-level researchers affiliated with an academic or research institution. Trainee status suits early-career professionals gaining supervised clinical research experience. Applying under the wrong category will delay or derail your DS-2019 issuance.
Document your research training plan early
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Research Objectives plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft this with your prospective host supervisor before negotiating your start date, since sponsors often need two to four weeks to review and countersign it.
Target host institutions with active sponsor relationships
Academic medical centers, NIH-affiliated labs, and CRO-partnered universities typically maintain existing agreements with designated J-1 visa sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to find clinical research roles at institutions already set up to host J-1 visa exchange visitors.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Research Scholar and some Trainee participants whose funding comes from a U.S. or home-country government program may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your funding source with your sponsor before accepting an offer.
Verify your host employer's compliance obligations
Your host institution must cooperate with the designated sponsor on required 30-day and annual check-ins, site evaluations, and training plan updates. Ask the hiring manager whether their research office has handled J-1 host responsibilities before, since first-time hosts often underestimate the reporting workload.
Align your program duration with the trial or study timeline
J-1 Research Scholar programs can be authorized for up to five years, while Trainee programs cap at 18 months. Negotiate your program end date to cover the full clinical trial phase you're assigned to, and request a program extension from your sponsor before the DS-2019 expires.
Clinical Research J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a clinical research position?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a graduate student or recent graduate gaining supervised research experience, the Trainee category applies, with an 18-month maximum. If you're an established researcher, postdoctoral fellow, or faculty member conducting independent research at a U.S. host institution, the Research Scholar category is the appropriate fit, with programs authorized for up to five years.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a clinical research role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, or a university's own designated exchange program issue the DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for your program compliance. The hospital, research institute, or biotech company that hires you is called the host organization, a separate role from the visa sponsor.
How do I find clinical research employers that are set up to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standalone job boards don't filter by J-1 host eligibility. Migrate Mate lets you search for clinical research roles specifically at U.S. employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus your applications on institutions that already understand the host obligations rather than spending time educating prospective employers from scratch.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect clinical researchers?
It can. If your clinical research position is funded by your home country's government or by a U.S. government program, or if your home country designated your field as a skills shortage area, you may be subject to the INA Section 212(e) two-year home residency requirement. This must be waived before you can change to an H-1B visa or obtain a green card, so confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my clinical trial runs longer than expected?
Yes, but only your designated sponsor can authorize an extension, and only before your current DS-2019 expires. Trainee programs are capped at 18 months with no extension, so you'd need to depart and reapply under a new program. Research Scholar programs can be extended up to the five-year maximum, provided your sponsor and host institution both agree the additional time is justified by your research objectives.