J-1 Visa Clinical Technician Jobs
Clinical Technician roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, so your job search starts with finding hosts already familiar with this process.
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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 Technician
Document your clinical training program formally
Your J-1 Trainee application requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP). Before approaching host employers, map your clinical competencies to specific learning objectives so the designated sponsor can approve your program quickly.
Confirm your J-1 category before applying
Current students typically qualify under the Intern category, while post-degree professionals with relevant work experience apply as Trainees. Using the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance, so clarify your eligibility with the designated sponsor early.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Clinical facilities that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before already understand T/IPP requirements and liability. Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles at employers with active J-1 hosting history so you avoid educating every recruiter from scratch.
Verify your host employer meets DOL wage requirements
Your compensation must align with what U.S. workers earn in equivalent clinical roles. Cross-reference the offered pay against the OFLC Wage Search tool before signing any offer, since underpaying exchange visitors can jeopardize your sponsor's designation.
Address the two-year home residency rule upfront
Clinical Technician roles with government funding or from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List often trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Disclose your country and funding source to the designated sponsor before accepting an offer to avoid status complications later.
Align your CV to O*NET clinical technician standards
Designated sponsors and host employers assess whether your documented training matches recognized occupational standards. Format your experience and credentials against the O*NET profile for Clinical Technicians to strengthen your T/IPP and pass sponsor review faster.
Clinical Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Technician roles?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program or graduated within the past 12 months. Once you've completed your degree and have relevant post-graduation work experience, you qualify under the Trainee category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different maximum program durations and T/IPP documentation requirements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the hospital or clinic hiring me?
The hiring facility is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, that reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019, and monitors your program compliance throughout your stay. The host employer signs the training agreement but cannot issue a DS-2019 independently.
How do I find clinical technician host employers already open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most clinical facilities don't advertise J-1 openings through standard job postings, so generic job boards surface very few relevant results. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and surfaces U.S. employer roles aligned with exchange visitor sponsorship pathways, saving you from cold-pitching employers who have never hosted a J-1 visitor before.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect clinical technician exchange visitors?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your J-1 program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your occupational field. Clinical and health-related occupations are frequently listed, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before finalizing your offer.
What documents do I need before a designated sponsor can approve my clinical technician training program?
You'll need a completed Training/Internship Placement Plan signed by both you and your host employer supervisor, proof of your educational credentials or relevant professional experience, evidence of English proficiency sufficient for the clinical environment, and confirmation that your compensation meets prevailing wage standards verifiable through the OFLC Wage Search. Sponsors will not issue a DS-2019 until all these elements are in order.