RESEARCH COORDINATOR, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports research and scholarly activity across SGMC Health, focusing on GME scholarship involving residents, faculty, and medical students.
• Coordinates research operations and timelines.
• Serves as a central resource for IRB navigation, regulatory documentation, and compliance.
• Supports system-wide research initiatives.
• Aids in planning and documentation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full Time