Operations Coordinator - Genetics & Genomics Research Labs

Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at Mount Sinai seeks an Operations Coordinator to develop, implement, and supervise the department’s business and support functions, ensuring efficient operations aligned with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day functions, maintaining records, coordinating with facilities and IT, and supporting process improvements and financial oversight where applicable.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day department functions and ensures smooth operations per policies.
• Ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory policies.
• Develops and monitors departmental process improvement plans.
• Maintains records of daily operations and departmental documentation.
• Provides input on policies and attainment of operating goals.
• Collaborates with outside vendors, consultants or resources as needed.
• Submits revenue and financial reports to appropriate parties.
• Updates and maintains financial records for the department.
• Acts as a liaison to support services (Facilities, IT, etc.).
• Maintains supply inventory levels and participates in materials/supply chain tasks.
• Oversees administrative staff and coordinates activities.
• May train or mentor other staff members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Operations Coordinator in the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences develops, implements, and supervises the business and support functions of a specific department. This may be inclusive of programmatic and/or financial oversight for the department, or a specific process.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day‑to‑day functions of the department, or particular specialized function within a department, and ensures that operations run smoothly according to institutional policies and departmental procedures.
• Ensures that the department follows appropriate policies and procedures as mandated by the hospital, and/​or regulatory agencies if applicable.
• Develops and monitors departmental process improvement plans as appropriate.
• Maintains records of daily operations, as well as departmental documentation as required to fulfill operations of the area or department.
• May provide input on the development and implementation of departmental policies, practices, procedures, and attainment of operating goals.
• May work with outside vendors, consultants, agencies or resources as required to maintain departmental objectives.
• May submit revenue and financial reports to the appropriate parties if applicable.
• May updates and maintain financial records of the department.
• May act as a liaison to support services for the department, i.e. Facilities, I.T. etc.
• May maintain appropriate supply inventory levels. May engage in materials and/or supply chain processes for assigned area.
• May oversee support of administrative staff and coordinate activities of staff.
• May be required to train or mentor other staff members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or equivalent work experience. Bachelors degree preferred.
• 3 years related experience required. Exposure to research environments and operations preferred.

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 $66482.07 - $74250 Annually. 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.