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Job Description

The Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to advancing genomic discovery and translating emerging genomic technologies into clinical care. IGH leads and participates in large-scale, NIH-funded clinical and translational research programs that integrate genomics, electronic health records, biobanks, and community-engaged research to improve health outcomes and promote equity in genomic medicine.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will support a portfolio of IGH clinical and translational research studies, with primary responsibility for activities related to the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium (HPRC). This role will work closely with investigators, research staff, clinical teams, and institutional partners to support participant-facing research activities, regulatory compliance, data and biospecimen coordination, and day-to-day study operations.

About the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium (HPRC)

HPRC is a National Institutes of Health–funded research consortium working to develop a next-generation human reference genome that more accurately reflects global human genetic diversity. The pangenome integrates high-quality genome assemblies from individuals representing diverse genomic ancestral backgrounds. This resource is expected to improve variant discovery, interpretation, and equity in genomic research and clinical care.

As an HPRC recruitment and research site, IGH leads participant engagement, consent, biospecimen collection, and data contribution efforts, often in partnership with Mount Sinai’s BioMe Biobank. The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a central role in supporting these activities and ensuring that study procedures are conducted in accordance with IRB requirements, NIH policies, and consortium protocols.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred, or a combination of relevant research experience and education.

+ Phlebotomy training, and demonstrated proficiency.

+ 0-2 years of clinical or laboratory research experience.

+ Appropriate verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

+ Organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

+ Conducts routine and standardized human subjects research using appropriate research or interview techniques specific to subject matter of the research. project, providing support to the Project Manager.

+ Assists in the activities related to clinical research including, but not limited to: obtaining informed consent, screening participants for eligibility, registering patients with sponsoring agencies, administering questionnaires and answering telephone calls.

+ Assists with the tracking and shipping of biospecimens to external agencies.

+ Maintains and orders biospecimen collection and shipping materials.

+ Assists with internal meeting scheduling and support.

+ Attends and assists with network and consortium meetings and conferences.

+ Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.

+ Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with Mount Sinai policies and procedures. Ensures accurate, confidential and complete compilation of data.

+ Collect blood samples from participants as required by the protocol.

+ May assist in the preparation for regulatory agency site visits.

+ Other duties as assigned.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17 - $39.4984 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.