Research Coordinator

Morehouse School Of Medicine

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to manage day-to-day regulatory and data operations for federally funded clinical trials. This role focuses on NIH compliance, IRB lifecycles, and building REDCap data collection infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to GCP, institutional policies, and federal laws, supporting high-quality research activities within a diverse clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a highly structured administrative discipline (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 2–3 years coordinating in an academic, clinical, or industry research setting.
Certifications: CCRC or CCRP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage IRB Operations: draft, submit, and track initial IRB applications, protocol amendments, continuing reviews, and adverse event reports.
Maintain NIH Compliance: ensure NIH grants policy statements, public access, clinicaltrials.gov registrations, and DMS plans.
Develop REDCap Databases: design, build, test, and maintain eCRFs, instruments, and surveys within REDCap.
Oversee Documentation: maintain Regulatory Binder files, delegation logs, training records, and informed consent forms.
Coordinate Data Management: coordinate clinical/biological assessments; monitor data quality and HIPAA compliance.
Support Site Audits: liaise with monitors, NIH program officers, and safety boards during regulatory audits.

Skills

Community engagement

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Good Clinical Practice

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health

Master’s degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Position Information

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number

Posting Number NONAC3801

Job Title

Job Title Research Coordinator

Position Title

Position Title Research Coordinator

Position Type

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department

Department MHC Surgery

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator manages the day-to-day regulatory and data operations of federally funded clinical trials. This specialized role focuses heavily on maintaining daily operations and management, National Institutes of Health (NIH) compliance, managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) life cycles, and building data collection infrastructure within REDCap. The ideal candidate ensures all research activities adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and federal laws.

Key Responsibilities

Manage IRB Operations: Draft, submit, and track initial IRB applications, protocol amendments, continuing reviews, and adverse event reports.

Maintain NIH Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to NIH grants policy statements, public access policies, clinicaltrial.gov registrations, and data management and sharing (DMS) plans.

Develop REDCap Databases: Design, build, test, and maintain secure electronic case report forms (eCRFs), longitudinal instruments, and automated surveys within REDCap.

Oversee Documentation: Establish and audit Regulatory Binder files, including delegation of authority logs, protocol training records, and signed informed consent forms.

Coordinate Data Management: Coordinate clinical and biological assessments. Monitor data entry quality, resolve data queries, export datasets for biostatisticians, and ensure HIPAA compliance for protected health information (PHI).

Support Site Audits: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal quality assurance monitors, NIH program officers, and safety monitoring boards during regulatory audits.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a highly structured administrative discipline (Master’s preferred).

Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of direct coordination experience in an academic, clinical, or industry research setting.

Proven experience in community engagement and logistics related to scheduling evidence-based interventions, specifically within randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Leadership/Management: Experience in managing diverse teams, including health educators, navigators, research assistants, and students.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in REDCap database development (e.g., branching logic, calculated fields, user rights management).

Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of NIH policies.

Certifications: CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) or CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) certification is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Are you comfortable working on-site?
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Please describe how this position fits in with your professional goals and objectives.
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Do you have work experience in clinical research/clinical studies?
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Do you have a current clinical research certification?
- Yes
- No

How many years of related experience do you have? List the number of years and detail your experience (do not enter "see resume").
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Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
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What is your highest level of completed education?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD