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Clinical Research Associate roles in the United States are accessible through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Research Scholar or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form and oversee compliance while you conduct clinical trials work at a U.S. host institution.
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The Tavares Laboratory in the Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team. Our laboratory investigates epithelial biology and salivary gland diseases, with particular interests in salivary gland biology. We combine mouse models, human specimens, organoid systems, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, and advanced imaging to understand disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers. The successful candidate will lead independent research projects while working in a collaborative environment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, mentoring trainees, contributing to grant applications, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:
- mouse models
- cell and organoid culture
- molecular biology
- histology
- microscopy
- flow cytometry
- transcriptomics
- bioinformatics
If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief statement of research interests to harimtav@buffalo.edu. I look forward to hearing from you!
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University at Buffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day.
INTRODUCTION
The Tavares Laboratory in the Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team. Our laboratory investigates epithelial biology and salivary gland diseases, with particular interests in salivary gland biology. We combine mouse models, human specimens, organoid systems, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, and advanced imaging to understand disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers. The successful candidate will lead independent research projects while working in a collaborative environment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, mentoring trainees, contributing to grant applications, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:
- mouse models
- cell and organoid culture
- molecular biology
- histology
- microscopy
- flow cytometry
- transcriptomics
- bioinformatics
If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief statement of research interests to harimtav@buffalo.edu. I look forward to hearing from you!
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University at Buffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Associate
Verify your SOC code matches CRA work
Clinical Research Associate roles typically fall under SOC 19-1099 or 15-2051 depending on the host's classification. Pull the O*NET profile for your target title before applying so your training plan aligns with the designated sponsor's accepted occupation categories.
Document protocol experience by therapeutic area
Designated sponsors reviewing Trainee or Research Scholar applications want evidence of structured prior training. Organize your credentials by therapeutic area and ICH-GCP certification date so the DS-2019 training plan reflects a clear, defensible progression from your home-country experience.
Target host sites with IRB infrastructure
Academic medical centers and contract research organizations with active Institutional Review Boards are most likely to absorb J-1 visa Research Scholar or Trainee costs. Search for sites already running Phase II or Phase III trials, since they have established sponsor relationships and dedicated regulatory staff.
Use Migrate Mate to filter J-1-aligned CRA openings
CRA postings rarely advertise J-1 eligibility directly. Use Migrate Mate to surface host employers with a pattern of sponsoring exchange visitors in research and clinical operations roles, so you're targeting positions where the infrastructure already exists.
Clarify the 2-year home residency rule early
If your country of nationality or last residence appears on the DOL skills list, your J-1 may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm this with the designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, since it directly affects any future H-1B visa or green card timeline.
Align your training plan duration with the study timeline
Research Scholar and Trainee programs cap at different maximum durations. Confirm the projected trial close-out date with your host site, then structure the DS-2019 training plan so your program end date doesn't fall mid-protocol, avoiding a disruptive extension request later.
Clinical Research Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Research Associate roles?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program and completing structured training, the Intern category applies. Early-career professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant experience outside a degree program typically qualify under the Trainee category. Experienced researchers affiliated with a recognized institution may qualify as Research Scholars. The designated sponsor determines which category fits your background based on the DS-2019 training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a CRA position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university's international office issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance. The hospital, CRO, or research institute where you perform CRA duties is the host organization. Both must agree to the arrangement, but only the designated sponsor carries legal responsibility for the exchange visitor program.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 CRA?
Most CRA job postings don't advertise J-1 hosting directly, so you need to identify employers who already have the infrastructure. Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with demonstrated exchange visitor sponsorship history in research and clinical operations, narrowing your search to organizations where J-1 hosting is an established practice rather than an unfamiliar request.
Does a J-1 Trainee visa for CRA work carry a home residency requirement?
It may. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your home country appears on the DOL Exchange Visitor Skills List, if your program was government-financed, or if you received graduate medical training in the United States. For CRA candidates from countries with high biomedical research demand, this requirement is common and affects eligibility for H-1B or adjustment of status after the J-1 ends. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before signing any host offer.
Can my J-1 program be extended if my clinical trial runs longer than planned?
Research Scholar programs can be extended up to a maximum of five years total, and Trainee programs up to 18 months, but extensions require the designated sponsor's approval and a revised training plan. Your host site must document why additional time is needed, and the extension request should be filed before the current DS-2019 end date. Sponsors will not approve extensions that appear to convert the exchange program into indefinite employment.