RESEARCH COORDINATOR, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills development

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Valdosta, Georgia is seeking a Research Coordinator to support research and scholarly activities focused on Graduate Medical Education. The role involves coordinating research operations, ensuring compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements, and assisting with Continuing Medical Education documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. This full-time position includes excellent benefits like low healthcare premiums, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in health sciences, public health, education, research, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in research coordination, academic medicine, clinical research, or a related role.
• CITI training required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Support research and scholarly activity across SGMC Health, focusing on GME scholarship.
• Coordinate research operations and timelines, ensuring compliance.
• Assist with planning and documentation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.

Skills

Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, public health, education, or research

Master’s degree

CITI training

CCRP or CCRC certification

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Location

Main Campus

Department

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

Schedule

Full Time

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator supports research and scholarly activity across SGMC Health, with a primary focus on Graduate Medical Education (GME) scholarship involving residents, faculty, and medical students. The role provides coordination for research operations and timelines; serves as a central resource for IRB navigation, regulatory documentation, and compliance; supports system-wide research initiatives; and assists with planning and documentation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities. The Research Coordinator works closely with the GME Office, faculty mentors, trainees, research committees, clinical leadership, and external partners to promote high-quality scholarship and ethical, compliant research practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in health sciences, public health, education, research, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CITI training required upon hire (or prior completion preferred).
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or equivalent certification preferred/encouraged.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in research coordination, academic medicine, clinical research, or a related role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting medical education or healthcare research initiatives preferred.
• Strong understanding of research ethics, IRB processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Continuing Medical Education (CME) accreditation standards preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research tracking or database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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