STEM OPT Data Management Specialist Jobs
Data Management Specialist roles in database administration, data governance, and information architecture qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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JOB TITLE: Data Management Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Central Lab Services – IT
Full-time
Exton, PA
PURPOSE: Manage data transfers between Frontage and clients and internal reporting from data systems, per company SOPs and relevant regulations and requirements.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participate in project meetings to understand study protocol and capture clinical trial data elements that we need to capture in our system, particularly those that will need to be reported internally and transferred to our clients.
- Work with LIS Application Specialist to make sure those data elements are setup correctly in the system.
- Work with Project Managers and clients to create Data Transfer Agreement (DTA).
- Build and maintain data management templates for internal reporting and external transfer.
- Create process to generate project-specific export of data from or import data to LIS/LIMS and other systems.
- Work with Quality Assurance to make sure data accuracy in reports and data transfer.
- Ensure the data transfers are carried out according to the corresponding agreements in a timely manner.
- Assist with development of departmental data management procedures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, GCP, GLP, CAP, CLIA, etc.) in conjunction with QA and laboratory management.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in the STEM field or equivalent work experience.
- At least one year of clinical data management or equivalent work experience.
- Good skills with office software such as Word, Excel Formula & Power Query, etc.
- Knowledge or experience of SQL is a great plus.
Salary and Benefits:
Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Data Management Specialist
JOB TITLE: Data Management Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Central Lab Services – IT
Full-time
Exton, PA
PURPOSE: Manage data transfers between Frontage and clients and internal reporting from data systems, per company SOPs and relevant regulations and requirements.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participate in project meetings to understand study protocol and capture clinical trial data elements that we need to capture in our system, particularly those that will need to be reported internally and transferred to our clients.
- Work with LIS Application Specialist to make sure those data elements are setup correctly in the system.
- Work with Project Managers and clients to create Data Transfer Agreement (DTA).
- Build and maintain data management templates for internal reporting and external transfer.
- Create process to generate project-specific export of data from or import data to LIS/LIMS and other systems.
- Work with Quality Assurance to make sure data accuracy in reports and data transfer.
- Ensure the data transfers are carried out according to the corresponding agreements in a timely manner.
- Assist with development of departmental data management procedures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, GCP, GLP, CAP, CLIA, etc.) in conjunction with QA and laboratory management.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in the STEM field or equivalent work experience.
- At least one year of clinical data management or equivalent work experience.
- Good skills with office software such as Word, Excel Formula & Power Query, etc.
- Knowledge or experience of SQL is a great plus.
Salary and Benefits:
Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Management Specialist
Verify your CIP code covers data management
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer and Information Sciences (11.xx) and Management Information Systems (52.12xx) commonly qualify, but Information Technology degrees vary by institution.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before applying
Before your interview stage, search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm the company is enrolled. Employers who aren't enrolled cannot legally hire you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how willing they are to sponsor.
Build an I-983 training plan around data governance tasks
Your training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. For Data Management Specialist roles, map objectives like data quality frameworks and metadata standards directly to coursework from your degree program.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Management Specialist roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This signals the employer already understands work authorization requirements and has filed for similar roles before.
Request an offer letter specifying your OPT end date
Ask the hiring team to include your OPT EAD expiration and the STEM extension start date in your written offer. This protects you if onboarding is delayed and ensures HR initiates the E-Verify I-9 process on your actual start date.
Apply 90 days before your initial OPT expires
USCIS allows you to file your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your EAD expires. Filing early gives you a cap-gap buffer and keeps you authorized to work while USCIS adjudicates, avoiding any gap in employment for your data management role.
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Does a Data Management Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether your employer's job description requires a STEM degree and whether your degree's CIP code is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Most Data Management Specialist positions that require a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree, not the job title alone.
How do I find Data Management Specialist employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer database directly to confirm enrollment before applying. Migrate Mate also surfaces Data Management Specialist roles specifically from employers with verified work authorization filing history, so you're not spending time on applications that will stall at the E-Verify step.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a data management role?
The I-983 must include a list of learning objectives directly tied to your STEM degree, not just a copy of your job description. For a Data Management Specialist, that means documenting how tasks like data pipeline design, quality control frameworks, or database schema management connect to specific courses or competencies from your degree program. Your employer's HR or legal team signs off, and your DSO must approve it.
Can I start working as a Data Management Specialist while my STEM OPT extension is pending?
Yes, if you filed your extension application before your initial OPT EAD expired, you're covered by an automatic 180-day cap-gap authorization. You can continue working for the same employer in the same role during this period. If you want to change employers while your application is pending, talk to your DSO first, since that can affect your authorization status.
What STEM degrees make me eligible for a Data Management Specialist STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences, Management Information Systems, Data Science, and Information Technology from programs listed under eligible CIP codes on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List are the most common qualifying credentials for this role. Applied Statistics and Operations Research degrees can also qualify depending on the specific job duties. Check O*NET for the occupation's typical education requirements and cross-reference with your degree's CIP code to confirm alignment.
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