Clinical Research Coordinator I - Genetics Clinical Trials

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai's Clinical Trials Office in the Division of Medical Genetics seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to join a team of investigators, genetic counselors and research staff engaged in cutting-edge research for rare genetic conditions.

Under supervision of principal investigators and CTO administration, the coordinator will support consent, data collection, regulatory documentation and biospecimen handling, ensuring accurate, confidential data and smooth site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or a closely related field.
• No experience required; one year of research experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Educating patients regarding study requirements and obtaining informed consent from participants.
• Data collection, data entry, and maintenance of research databases.
• Assisting in collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication/presentation.
• Recruiting participants for clinical research studies.
• Preparing research protocols and other regulatory documents for IRB submission.
• Maintaining source documents and subject files per Mount Sinai policies, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collecting and shipping biospecimens.
• Preparing for site visits from monitors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Serving as a liaison among patients, CROs, sponsors, grants teams, IRBs, and research staff.
• Attending research team meetings and conferences as needed.
• Performing miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or related field

Tools

OnCore

Epic

Job description

The Clinical Research Coordinator assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies, obtains informed consent; collects, maintains and organizes study information. Assists in preparing grant applications and documents (for e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).

The Clinical Trials Office in the Division of Medical Genetics seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to join a team of investigators, genetic counselors and research staff working in cutting-edge research for rare genetic conditions. Under the supervision of principal investigators and the Clinical Trials Office administration, the Clinical Research Coordinator will report to the Associate Director of the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Educating patients regarding study requirements and obtaining informed consent from research participants
• Collection of study data, data entry, and maintenance of research databases
• Assisting in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• Recruitment of participants in clinical research studies
• Preparation and submission of research protocols and other regulatory documents to Institutional Review Boards
• Maintenance of source documents and subject files in accordance with Mount Sinai policies and procedures, ensuring accurate, confidential, and complete compilation of data
• Collection and shipment of biospecimens
• Preparation for site visits from clinical research monitors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Serving as a liaison between patients, clinical research organizations, sponsors, grants team, Institutional Review Boards, and the research team
• Attending research team meetings and conferences as needed
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Science or closely related field.
• No experience required. One year of research experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with patients and members of diverse populations
• Organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and with careful attention to detail
• Experience working with clinical trial management systems including OnCore a plus
• Experience working with electronic medical records systems including Epic a plus
• Experience working with electronic regulatory binders a plus