Emory University
Emory University
Emory University is a research university in Atlanta, Georgia, with academic and professional programs spanning the arts, sciences, business, law, and medicine. Its work connects education with healthcare and scientific research, combining teaching, knowledge creation, and community service across a broad university environment.

Clinical Research Coordinator III, Infectious Diseases — Emory University

Lead infectious disease clinical trials and research projects at Emory University’s Grady Hospital. Coordinate study data, participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, sponsor communications, and staff guidance.

Description

  • Manage key aspects of large clinical trials or oversee smaller trials and research projects.
  • Train and guide less experienced staff.
  • Oversee research data management.
  • Work with participants and address study protocol concerns.
  • Approve purchases for supplies and equipment maintenance.
  • Develop strategies to recruit and retain participants in long-term trials.
  • Audit research operations and laboratory procedures for regulatory compliance.
  • Lead the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Track IRB submissions and respond to requests and questions.
  • Coordinate with sponsors and monitors, report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to policies and processes.
  • Contribute to grant proposals and research protocols.
  • Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, or diagnostics with appropriate credentials and training.
  • Carry out some supervisory responsibilities.
  • Perform other approved related duties as required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience; or
  • Two years of college study in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience; or
  • Practical Nurse (LPN) license and four years of clinical research experience; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program and three years of clinical research experience; or
  • Master’s degree, MD, or PhD in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program and one year of clinical research experience.
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification is preferred.
  • Clinical training requirements must be tracked through Emory Healthcare under the Clinical Researcher credentialing category.
  • The role includes patient contact and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employment.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Access to university programs and facilities without discrimination.

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