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Clinical Research roles in biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, data management, and regulatory affairs qualify for STEM OPT because they map to STEM CIP codes in biological sciences, computer science, and statistics. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your 24-month extension gives you three full years of post-graduation authorization to build a research career in the U.S.
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Researcher 2
Department:
Arts and Sciences | Sociology
The Researcher 2 collaborates with the Departments of Sociology and Psychology to coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of two survey research projects. This role supports all phases of the research lifecycle, including study design, IRB documentation, implementation, fieldwork management, and data preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Study Implementation
- Coordinate and manage daily activities for multiple survey research projects.
- Assist with preparation and submission of IRB documentation.
- Collaborate with study teams on research design, methodology, and implementation.
- Participate in the development of study communications and outreach strategies.
Survey Programming & Data Collection
- Convert, program, and debug complex electronic questionnaires using specialized survey software.
- Manage field operations, including oversight of survey administration processes.
- Create and maintain dialing campaigns within call center software; serve as a subject matter resource for staff.
Field Staff Training & Supervision
- Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for field and telephone interviewers.
- Supervise field and office-based research interviewers, ensuring performance standards are met.
- Conduct interviewer quality assurance activities to maintain data integrity.
Respondent Engagement
- Initiate and manage communications with survey respondents (e.g., emails, text messages) to encourage participation.
- Support implementation of engagement strategies to improve response rates.
Data Management & Reporting
- Assist with variable creation, data cleaning, and reporting using statistical software packages.
- Track interviewer hours and monitor fielding budgets to ensure project efficiency.
Qualifications
- Experience with survey research methods and data collection.
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and survey programming tools.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience supervising staff and managing field operations preferred.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology or related field with 3 years of relevant research experience required; Master's Degree in Sociology, Psychology or a related field and/or six years of survey research equivalent experience.
Additional Education Desired
Considerable experience (six or more years) in a social science discipline and in conducting research. Six or more years of experience with programmed survey conversion and testing. Expertise in SAS or equivalent programming language (preferably SPSS or STATA). Ability to produce metrics and create variables. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This is a part-time, limited term, 2 year position with a 55% FTE.
The range of offers for this position will be based on internal equity, the unit’s budget and the individual’s qualifications.
Additional Information:
Location:
Remote Location
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
22
Shift:
Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Job Title:
Researcher 2
Department:
Arts and Sciences | Sociology
The Researcher 2 collaborates with the Departments of Sociology and Psychology to coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of two survey research projects. This role supports all phases of the research lifecycle, including study design, IRB documentation, implementation, fieldwork management, and data preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Study Implementation
- Coordinate and manage daily activities for multiple survey research projects.
- Assist with preparation and submission of IRB documentation.
- Collaborate with study teams on research design, methodology, and implementation.
- Participate in the development of study communications and outreach strategies.
Survey Programming & Data Collection
- Convert, program, and debug complex electronic questionnaires using specialized survey software.
- Manage field operations, including oversight of survey administration processes.
- Create and maintain dialing campaigns within call center software; serve as a subject matter resource for staff.
Field Staff Training & Supervision
- Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for field and telephone interviewers.
- Supervise field and office-based research interviewers, ensuring performance standards are met.
- Conduct interviewer quality assurance activities to maintain data integrity.
Respondent Engagement
- Initiate and manage communications with survey respondents (e.g., emails, text messages) to encourage participation.
- Support implementation of engagement strategies to improve response rates.
Data Management & Reporting
- Assist with variable creation, data cleaning, and reporting using statistical software packages.
- Track interviewer hours and monitor fielding budgets to ensure project efficiency.
Qualifications
- Experience with survey research methods and data collection.
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and survey programming tools.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience supervising staff and managing field operations preferred.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology or related field with 3 years of relevant research experience required; Master's Degree in Sociology, Psychology or a related field and/or six years of survey research equivalent experience.
Additional Education Desired
Considerable experience (six or more years) in a social science discipline and in conducting research. Six or more years of experience with programmed survey conversion and testing. Expertise in SAS or equivalent programming language (preferably SPSS or STATA). Ability to produce metrics and create variables. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This is a part-time, limited term, 2 year position with a 55% FTE.
The range of offers for this position will be based on internal equity, the unit’s budget and the individual’s qualifications.
Additional Information:
Location:
Remote Location
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
22
Shift:
Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Clinical Research
Verify your CIP code matches clinical research
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in biological sciences, biostatistics, public health sciences, and computer science commonly support clinical research roles. Your DSO confirms the match before you apply.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Every employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask recruiters directly or search the E-Verify employer search tool during your job hunt, not after you receive an offer. Sites, CROs, and sponsors each count as separate employers and must enroll independently.
Target clinical research organizations and sponsors actively filing LCAs
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers regularly file Labor Condition Applications for clinical roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which organizations have recent LCA activity for research coordinator, biostatistician, and regulatory affairs titles in your target location.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring STEM OPT roles
Filter your clinical research job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active LCA filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations that have never sponsored international students in research roles.
Build your I-983 training plan around concrete research deliverables
USCIS requires your I-983 to describe how the job provides practical training in your STEM field. For clinical research, list specific competencies: protocol design, data integrity monitoring, adverse event reporting, or statistical analysis. Vague descriptions of 'general research duties' draw DSO scrutiny and delay approval.
Time your H-1B cap-gap transition around clinical trial cycles
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap extends your authorization through September 30. Clinical trials often run on multi-year timelines, so coordinate your transition with your study team to avoid gaps during critical data collection or closeout phases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which STEM degrees qualify for the OPT extension in clinical research roles?
Degrees on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List that commonly support clinical research positions include biological sciences, biostatistics, public health sciences, computer science, and health informatics. Your specific CIP code must appear on the list, and your DSO verifies the match before authorizing the extension. Check your transcript for the exact program name and confirm with your international student office.
Does every site or organization involved in my clinical trial need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Your direct employer of record must be enrolled in E-Verify. If you are hired by a contract research organization and assigned to a sponsor site, it is the CRO's E-Verify enrollment that matters, not the sponsor's. If you move to a new employer, including a different CRO or a hospital system, that organization must independently be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT authorization applies to that position.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a clinical research role?
Your I-983 must connect your daily job duties to your STEM field of study. For clinical research, that means documenting specific skills like protocol adherence, adverse event coding, biostatistical analysis, regulatory submission preparation, or clinical data management. Generic language about supporting a research team is not sufficient. Your employer's supervisor signs the form and takes responsibility for the training relationship, so both parties should review it carefully before submission.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B petition during my clinical research position?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If USCIS selects and approves your petition, your status changes to H-1B on October 1. During the cap-gap period you can continue working in your clinical research role without interruption. USCIS publishes cap-gap guidance that explains which receipt notices serve as proof of continued authorization.
Where can I find clinical research employers that sponsor STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters clinical research jobs by employers with active E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can identify organizations that have already hired international students in research roles. You can also cross-reference employer names against the OFLC Wage Search to see which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for clinical coordinator, biostatistician, or regulatory affairs positions in your target city.