Education F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
F-1 STEM OPT education jobs in Illinois draw international graduates to institutions like the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Chicago Public Schools, alongside edtech and research-focused employers across the state. Chicago's dense university corridor and suburban district headquarters make Illinois one of the more active markets for STEM-designated education roles supporting F-1 OPT work authorization.
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Department
BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Clinical Research Staff - Cluster 1
About the Department
The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.
Job Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator I provides support to the faculty of the Section of Hematology/Oncology within the Biological Sciences Division. The CRC1 will be involved in multiple research trials types: multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup studies at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and multi-centered trials designed, implemented and coordinated in the Section.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials including: screening, enrollment, subject follow-up, completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication.
- Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules.
- Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications.
- Prepares and maintains protocol submissions and revisions.
- Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects.
- Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events.
- Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings.
- May recruit and interview potential study patients. May obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.
- Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
- Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
- Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
- Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
Preferred Competencies
- Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).
- Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
- Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$50,000.00 - $65,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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Which education companies and institutions sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Illinois?
Illinois education employers with a history of F-1 STEM OPT hiring include large research universities such as the University of Illinois system, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago, as well as edtech companies headquartered in the Chicago metro area. K-12 districts and curriculum technology firms in Naperville, Evanston, and the North Shore suburbs have also filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-designated education roles. Sponsorship patterns vary by employer and role, so checking DOL LCA filing history for each organization is the most reliable way to verify.
Which cities in Illinois have the most education F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the largest concentration of F-1 STEM OPT education opportunities in Illinois, particularly in university research, edtech product development, and data-focused instructional design roles. Champaign-Urbana is a secondary hub given the University of Illinois flagship campus and affiliated research institutes. Suburban corridors along the I-88 technology corridor, including Naperville and Lisle, host edtech and educational software employers that recruit STEM OPT candidates for engineering and data science functions within education organizations.
What types of education roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Illinois?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must appear on the Department of Homeland Security STEM Designated Degree Program List and align with your degree field. Within the education industry, qualifying positions commonly include data analyst roles at school districts or edtech companies, software engineers at educational technology firms, research scientists at university labs, instructional technology specialists with a STEM-designated degree, and biostatisticians or data scientists supporting education research initiatives. Purely administrative or non-STEM instructional roles generally do not qualify regardless of the employer.
How do I find education F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters education jobs in Illinois specifically by F-1 STEM OPT eligibility, pulling from verified DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which employers have an actual sponsorship filing history rather than relying on job description language alone. Searching Migrate Mate by Illinois location and the Education industry category surfaces roles at universities, edtech companies, and school districts where STEM OPT candidates have been hired. This approach saves time compared to manually cross-referencing OFLC Wage Search filings against job postings.
Are there any Illinois-specific or education-industry considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Illinois requires E-Verify enrollment for employers with state government contracts, which can signal readiness to work with international employees on STEM OPT. Education employers in Illinois subject to Illinois school code, such as K-12 districts, may have additional hiring timelines tied to the academic calendar that compress the window for completing the I-983 Training Plan before an OPT start date. University employers often have dedicated international scholar offices familiar with STEM OPT reporting obligations, which can make the extension process more straightforward than at smaller edtech startups. Confirming that your prospective employer has an active E-Verify account is a required step before a STEM OPT extension is approved by USCIS.