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Clinical Sales Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the hiring company serves as your host employer. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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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 Sales Specialist
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Your background in life sciences, medical devices, or healthcare sales must map to the role's core functions. Document your degree field and any clinical or commercial training, since designated sponsors evaluate credential fit before issuing a DS-2019.
Target host employers with established training infrastructure
Medical device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical companies with formal onboarding programs are far more likely to coordinate with a designated sponsor. Look for roles that list structured product or territory training, not just sales quotas, in the job description.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category eligibility
The Trainee category suits professionals with a relevant degree plus at least one year of experience outside the U.S. The Specialist category requires substantial expertise in a field not yet fully developed in your home country. Which category you qualify for shapes which designated sponsors can support your application.
Confirm your host employer will sign a training plan
Before accepting an offer, verify the employer will complete a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) with a designated sponsor. Some smaller medical sales firms have no prior experience coordinating J-1 visa requirements and may decline at the offer stage.
Search for J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Sales Specialist openings at U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship. Targeting the right host employer early is the step most applicants skip, and it determines whether the DS-2019 process can move forward.
Check home country residency requirement applicability early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa categories. Whether this applies to you depends on your funding source and country of nationality, so confirm your status before finalizing any offer.
Clinical Sales Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Sales Specialist role?
Most Clinical Sales Specialists enter on the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree and have at least one year of professional experience gained outside the United States. Specialist applies when you have expertise in a niche field not fully developed in your home country. Neither category is designed for current students, who would use the Intern category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or someone else?
The J-1 visa sponsor is always a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and serve as the official sponsor. The company hiring you is the host employer. Both parties must agree to coordinate before your application can proceed, so clarifying this distinction during the offer process avoids confusion.
How do I find Clinical Sales Specialist positions where the host employer already understands J-1 requirements?
Many employers in medical device and diagnostics sales have worked with designated sponsors before, but they rarely advertise that fact in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search for Clinical Sales Specialist roles at U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus your outreach on hosts that are already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan process.
Does the J-1 Trainee category have a duration limit for clinical sales positions?
Yes. The J-1 Trainee category allows a maximum of 18 months in a given program. Clinical sales training programs structured around territory development, product knowledge, and customer engagement typically fit within that window. If your role requires a longer development timeline, your host employer and designated sponsor need to account for that limit when designing the DS-7002 training plan.
Can a two-year home residency requirement affect my ability to stay in the United States after a J-1 Clinical Sales role?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies to certain J-1 participants based on funding source or country of nationality and bars you from changing to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa status until you fulfill or waive it. Waivers are available through channels such as a no-objection statement from your home government or a DOL-supported hardship waiver, but the process takes time and is not guaranteed.