Research Coordinator Jobs in Georgia

Research Coordinator jobs in Georgia concentrate heavily in clinical research, public health, and behavioral science, with the state ranking among the most active markets in the Southeast for this role across entry-level to senior positions. The greatest volume of openings is in Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, where anchor institutions like Emory University, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Medical Center maintain consistent demand. The most in-demand specialties are oncology trials, community health research, and federally funded grant studies. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles44
Top employerEmory University
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring10
Work type60% Remote
Top industryEducation

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Clinical Research Coordinator - Savannah, GA
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Clinical Research Coordinator - Savannah, GA
IQVIA
Savannah, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$35 - $42/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Coordinator II
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Clinical Research Coordinator II
CenExel Clinical Research
Atlanta, Georgia
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Research Coordinator II
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Clinical Research Coordinator II
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Trauma Research Coordinator - Trauma Services - RN Required
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Trauma Research Coordinator - Trauma Services - RN Required
Northeast Georgia Health System
Gainesville, Georgia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Research Nurse Coordinator, RN
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Research Nurse Coordinator, RN
United Digestive
Atlanta, Georgia
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Research Coordinator Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Atlanta
31 jobs
Marietta
3 jobs
Brookhaven
2 jobs
Gainesville
2 jobs
Dalton
1 job
Duluth
1 job
Augusta
1 job
Decatur
1 job
Savannah
1 job

Research Coordinator Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Emory University21
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta3
  • Wellstar Health System2
  • CenExel Clinical Research2
  • Morehouse School of Medicine2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Trucking
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in research coordinator jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in a health science, biology, or social science field required
  • Experience with IRB protocols and human subjects research compliance
  • Proficiency in research data management platforms such as REDCap or Epic
  • Familiarity with GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulatory requirements
  • Strong written communication skills for grant reporting and study documentation
  • Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams in academic or hospital settings

Research Coordinator Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a research coordinator in Georgia?

Most research coordinator positions in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in a health science, public health, or social science field, though some entry roles accept an associate degree with relevant experience. Georgia does not issue a state-specific license for research coordinators, but many employers expect or prefer a credential such as the Certified Clinical Research Coordinator designation from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Large Georgia academic medical centers and hospital systems typically require completion of the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative modules before you start.

Which companies hire research coordinators in Georgia?

Georgia research coordinator roles are posted by Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Wellstar Health System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's deep network of academic medical centers, NIH-funded research programs, and contract research organizations makes it one of the more active hiring markets in the South for this role.

Which Georgia cities have the most research coordinator jobs?

Atlanta, Marietta, and Brookhaven have the most research coordinator openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to the concentration of academic medical centers, public health agencies, and biotech firms in and around Emory, Georgia Tech, and the CDC campus, while Augusta draws openings through Augusta University Medical Center's extensive clinical trial programs, and Savannah's growth reflects expanding regional hospital systems taking on more sponsored research activity.

Are there remote research coordinator jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because many research coordinator duties involve on-site participant visits, specimen handling, and direct IRB oversight. About 65% of research coordinator openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most often found in data coordination, grant management, and survey-based behavioral studies that do not require physical patient contact.

How can I get hired as a research coordinator in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a research assistant or clinical research associate role at one of Georgia's major academic medical centers, where institutions like Emory Healthcare and Augusta University Medical Center regularly post positions designed for candidates without independent coordinator experience. Completing the free Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative certification before applying gives your application a concrete edge. Lateral moves from roles such as medical assistant, clinical data entry specialist, or public health program assistant are a common bridge into coordinator work at Georgia community health organizations and federally qualified health centers.

Where can I find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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