Education STEM OPT Jobs in Missouri
F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Missouri's education sector are concentrated around major university systems, edtech firms, and K-12 analytics companies in St. Louis and Kansas City. Employers like Pearson, Cengage, and university-affiliated research centers file Labor Condition Applications for data, engineering, and instructional technology roles that qualify under STEM OPT's 24-month extension.
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Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials
Regulatory Affairs
Position Title:
Regulatory Coordinator - Cancer Center
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Regulatory Coordinator is responsible for performing study-specific regulatory and safety reporting across multiple studies. This will be accomplished by: assuring the research is compliant with applicable federal, state or international requirements, while adhering to policies of The University of Kansas Medical Center. This position will be the assigned contact for study-start up activities including IRB/Ancillary committee submissions, and maintenances of regulatory records throughout the life of an assigned protocol.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
- Prepare and submit all regulatory documents including to the Institutional Review Board, collaborate with team members to ensure regulatory documents are complete and accurate.
- Process, route, and track regulatory documents for study start-up.
- Maintain trial master file and/or regulatory binder.
- Maintain study files for team credentials (GCP Training, CV, Medical License).
- Provide assistance to study monitors during routine monitor visits or audits.
- Update protocol-specific systems with complete and accurate protocol and study information.
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Update regulatory documents as assigned:
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Adding/removing study team members from regulatory documents
- Printing, sorting, and filing documents
- Updating templates
- Work closely with investigators, study personnel, and sponsors on relevant regulatory and/or safety concerns.
- Ensure activities are conducted in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with KUMC Policies and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Ensure coordination of area work with other areas of KUMC to ensure integration and support of KUMC goals and objectives.
- May participate in relevant committees, task force, or other similar activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of medical center, employee, and patient information. Handle sensitive data with discretion and in accordance with KUMC policies and legal requirements.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months. Incumbent will work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule based on management approval and must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Four (4) years of work experience in healthcare or research setting. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Work experience in an environment requiring an understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA) and statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
- Experience with medical terminology and concepts.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field like health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field.
Skills:
- Initiative
- Organization
- Detail-Oriented
- Interpersonal
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Analytical
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$28.20 - $38.35
Minimum
$28.20
Midpoint
$33.17
Maximum
$38.35
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Search Education Jobs in MissouriEducation STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
Which education companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Missouri?
Missouri education employers with documented LCA filing history include Pearson, Cengage Learning, and several university-affiliated research and technology departments at institutions like Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri system. Edtech firms operating regional offices in St. Louis and Kansas City also appear in DOL disclosure data for STEM-designated roles in data science, software engineering, and instructional design.
Which cities in Missouri have the most education F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
St. Louis and Kansas City account for the majority of education-sector STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Missouri. St. Louis benefits from a dense concentration of research universities and edtech companies, while Kansas City hosts regional offices of national education publishers and curriculum technology firms. Columbia, home to the University of Missouri flagship campus, also surfaces sponsored STEM roles in research and academic technology.
What types of education roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must hold a STEM-designated STEM degree classification under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. In the education sector, qualifying positions commonly include data analysts, software developers, learning experience platform engineers, institutional research analysts, and educational data scientists. General teaching or counseling roles rarely carry STEM-designated codes, so candidates should verify the STEM degree classification for a specific posting using O*NET before assuming eligibility.
How do I find education F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to identify Missouri education employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history. Because Migrate Mate pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application data, you can see which companies have actively filed for STEM-designated education roles in Missouri rather than relying on self-reported employer claims on general job boards.
Are there any Missouri-specific or education-industry considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Missouri does not impose state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal USCIS rules, but education employers in the state vary significantly in their sponsorship infrastructure. Larger publishers and university research units typically have established HR processes for STEM OPT, while smaller edtech startups may be filing for the first time. STEM OPT also requires a formal training plan submitted to your DSO, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal prerequisite that some smaller Missouri education organizations may not yet meet.