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Senior Clinical Research Scientist roles in biotech, pharma, and academic medical centers qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. A STEM degree in life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related CIP-coded field is required to qualify. You have up to 36 months total to build clinical trial experience and transition to long-term sponsorship.
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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 as a Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Verify your degree qualifies by CIP code
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your transcript or DSO and cross-check it against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or pharmacology typically qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes use non-STEM CIP codes that disqualify you.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems are not automatically E-Verify participants. Confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting any offer, since your STEM OPT extension is void without it.
Build your I-983 training plan around protocol-specific tasks
Your I-983 must list concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job title. For a Senior Clinical Research Scientist role, map objectives to protocol development, pharmacokinetics analysis, or regulatory submissions so the plan withstands a USCIS site visit.
Target sponsors with active IND or BLA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for clinical research scientist roles in your target geography. Companies with active Investigational New Drug or Biologics License Applications are structurally set up for long-term visa sponsorship and already work with immigration counsel.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify employers hiring now
Search Migrate Mate for Senior Clinical Research Scientist roles filtered by E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT eligibility. The platform surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to companies that can't legally employ you on an OPT extension.
Time your H-1B registration around your OPT end date
If you're approaching your 24-month STEM OPT extension window, confirm your employer will register you in the H-1B lottery before April 1 of the relevant fiscal year. Cap-gap protection only applies if a timely H-1B visa petition is filed while your OPT EAD remains valid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Clinical Research Scientist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biological sciences, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, or a related discipline listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also relate directly to your degree field. Your DSO will confirm CIP code eligibility when you apply for the extension through SEVIS.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student on the 24-month extension. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before signing an offer. If the employer is not enrolled, they must complete enrollment before your STEM OPT extension is approved and before you begin work.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a clinical research role?
The I-983 must describe how your work as a Senior Clinical Research Scientist directly relates to your STEM degree. List specific objectives such as designing clinical protocols, analyzing trial data, preparing regulatory submissions, or managing investigational product accountability. Generic job descriptions are not sufficient. Both you and your supervisor sign the form, and USCIS may audit it during a site visit.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected but not yet approved when my OPT expires?
Cap-gap protection extends your OPT EAD automatically if your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT end date and you are selected in the lottery. Your authorization continues through September 30 of that fiscal year. If the H-1B is denied or withdrawn, the cap-gap period ends and you must stop working immediately.
Where can I find Senior Clinical Research Scientist jobs with employers who sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Clinical Research Scientist positions filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify and with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that can legally extend your work authorization. Searching by role and location on Migrate Mate removes the guesswork of identifying STEM OPT-compatible employers in pharma, biotech, and CRO settings.