Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Atlanta are concentrated in Midtown, Buckhead, and the medical corridor anchoring Emory and Georgia Tech, with strong demand across oncology, cardiovascular, and infectious disease trials. Employers hiring right now include Emory University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and CenExel Clinical Research. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Us:
Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.
Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.
Job Summary:
Responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical trials with the strictest adherence to ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), protocol, and company guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Under supervision, coordinates aspects of patient involvement for complex and/or multiple studies from study initiation until study completion.
- Organizes research information for clinical trials.
- Observes subjects and assists with data analysis and reporting.
- Schedules the collection of data.
- Reviews, and reports adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems appropriately.
- Monitors, and reports research data to maintain quality and compliance.
- Performs administrative and regulatory duties related to the study as appropriate.
- Participates in other protocol development activities.
- Ensures site receives accurate information and supplies from sponsors (i.e.: source, protocol, scales, supplies, approvals, contacts, etc.)
- Educates potential participants and caregivers on protocol specific details and expectations.
- Performs safety and efficacy assessments per protocol (vital signs, EKGs, blood draws and other assessments as assigned).
- Assists Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) with oversight of vendors, accounting, regulatory, client satisfaction, recruitment, quality, and trial outcomes.
- Assists the CTM in planning, creating processes, trainings and development of staff.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Must have proper experience and demonstrate mastery of Clinical Research Coordinator I position.
- High school graduate or equivalent; Bachelors Degree, preferred
- CCRC certification preferred
- 2-3 years of experience in the medical field, preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal regulations protecting human subjects in research and that govern the conduct of clinical trials.
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, along with those at the sponsor and vendor level.
- Crisis management and problem solving skills; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergent situations.
- Works independently as well as functioning as part of a team.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Working Conditions
- Indoor, Office environment.
- Shift work, depending on location.
- Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
- Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
- Overnight travel may be required for training and/or investigative meetings.
CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.
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Who's Hiring
- Emory University21

- Thermo Fisher Scientific1

- CenExel Clinical Research1

- Atlanta Diabetes Associates1

- Morehouse School of Medicine1

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical research coordinator job in Atlanta?
Focus your search on Atlanta's major academic medical centers, hospital networks, and the contract research organizations clustered near Midtown and the Emory corridor in Druid Hills. Oncology and infectious disease trials drive the most openings locally. Candidates with GCP certification, prior clinical trials exposure, and familiarity with electronic data capture systems stand out in this market, where research-heavy institutions compete for coordinators with hands-on protocol experience.
Which companies hire clinical research coordinators in Atlanta?
Atlanta clinical research coordinator roles are posted by Emory University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and CenExel Clinical Research and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Atlanta's hiring mix includes large academic health systems, community hospital research programs, and contract research organizations that support multi-site trials across the Southeast.
Are there remote clinical research coordinator jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, but with limits: clinical research coordinator work is largely on-site because it involves direct patient contact, specimen handling, and protocol oversight that can't move off-site. About 59% of clinical research coordinator openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to be data entry, regulatory document management, or study coordination positions that don't require a physical clinic presence.
How can I get a clinical research coordinator job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is a clinical research assistant or research technician role at one of the city's academic medical systems, which regularly hire entry-level candidates and provide on-the-job GCP training. Emory Healthcare and Grady Memorial's research departments are known to bring in candidates from adjacent roles like medical assistant or clinical data entry. Earning a certified clinical research coordinator credential while in an entry role accelerates movement into full coordinator positions.
Which industries hire the most clinical research coordinators in Atlanta?
Atlanta clinical research coordinator roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Atlanta's standing as a regional hub for academic medicine, public health infrastructure anchored by the CDC, and a growing biotech presence drives consistent demand across those sectors.
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