Clinical Research Coordinator - Population Health Science & Policy

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai in New York, NY seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist in lung cancer screening research and other human subjects studies under supervision. The role involves obtaining informed consent, collecting and organizing study data, and helping prepare IRB and grant documents.

The position supports program activities, coordinates across multiple sites, and contributes to community outreach efforts to advance research aims and serve diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred or a combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/human subjects experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in regulatory materials including IRB needs
• Coordinate activities across program sites
• Maintain data and study documents
• Conduct community outreach and education activities
• Support submission of grant-related documents

Skills

Informed consent

Data collection

IRB knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Job description

Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator is an entry human subjects researcher, responsible for conducting and assisting in clinical research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior clinical research staff. This individual obtains informed consent, collects, maintains and organizes study information. Assists in the preparation and submission of grant applications and documents (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).

The Department of Health Sciences and Policies at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai seeks a skilled Clinical Research Coordinator to assist in our recently funded grant to increase awareness of lung cancer screening among screening eligible African American/Black New Yorkers; CLEAR-Lung: Community-Level Effectiveness to Advance Reach in Lung Cancer Screening. The goal of the program is to compare two community-based education programs to encourage lung cancer screening. The program seeks to identify barriers that individuals might have in getting screened and works to make it easier to understand why these screening tests are important.

As an integral part of our referral management operations, we are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to help advance this effort. Knowledge of program development, health care policies and procedures, public health issues, community outreach and engagement and health education planning; including education evaluation is important. Responsibilities include the day-to-day oversight and management of the project.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Study investigators, the Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
  • Understanding the goals and aims of CLEAR
  • Conduct community outreach to engage community- and faith-based partners
  • Responsibility for regulatory materials include all IRB needs
  • Coordinate activities across all 3 program sites
  • Conduct community education programs
  • Maintain all data

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred or a combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/human subjects experience

Preferred

• At least 3 years of research experience including with African American/Black communities
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and multitask a robust workload.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Tableau.
• Must be highly energetic, Flexible and be able to work as an integral team member.

Employer Description

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

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17 - $41.0783 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.