Research Program Coordinator - Urology

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to support the implementation and day-to-day coordination of a clinical study under the supervision of Drs. Ash Tewari and Nihal Mohamed.

You will work closely with principal investigators and research staff to help recruit participants, collect data, manage the study database, and handle regulatory activities. The role involves coordinating daily research activities, assisting with enrollment and screening, conducting follow-up

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent with related research experience preferred.
• 4 years of research experience in data management and study coordination; more with Masters.
• Experience with clinical research coordination and human subjects research preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, investigators, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities and support study implementation.
• Assist with patient recruitment and enrollment, including screening and coordinating activities.
• Conduct follow-up assessments per study protocol.
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative data collection and coding.
• Enter data and maintain study databases; ensure data accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare regulatory documents and coordinate IRB submissions and renewals.
• Coordinate study meetings and maintain team communication.
• Support preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other study materials.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research coordination

Education

Masters degree in Natural Sciences

Bachelors degree in Natural Sciences + 5 years of progressive research experience

Tools

Electronic research databases

IRB familiarity

Data entry software

Job description

Description

Job Description

The Research Program Coordinator will support the implementation and day-to-day coordination of the research study under the supervision of Drs. Ash Tewari ad Dr. Nihal Mohamed. The Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, and research team to support participant recruitment and follow-up, qualitative and quantitative data collection, regulatory activities, study database management, and overall project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities and support the successful implementation of the study.
• Assist with patient/participant recruitment and enrollment, including communicating with potential participants, providing study information, and coordinating screening and enrollment activities.
• Conduct and coordinate study follow-up assessments with enrolled participants according to the study protocol.
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative data collection, including assisting with focus group coordination, facilitation, and coding.
• Enter research data and maintain accurate and up-to-date study databases at ISMMS.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection, documentation, and management of research data.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents required for human subjects research at ISMMS under the supervision of the Principal Investigators.
• Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and other regulatory activities throughout the study.
• Coordinate research meetings and maintain communication among the research team and study collaborators.
• Organize and participate in weekly and biweekly research team meetings.
• Assist the Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators with preparation of continuation and final reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other study‑related materials.
• Maintain study documentation and ensure compliance with institutional and study‑specific policies and procedures.
• Perform other research coordination activities as needed to support successful completion of the study.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Natural Sciences OR Bachelors degree in Natural Sciences plus 5 years of progressive research experience with some experience in research administration preferred.
• 4 years of research experience (5 years if no Masters degree) in data management and study coordination in healthcare or basic research.
• Preferred:
• Experience with clinical research coordination, participant recruitment, or human subjects research preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, investigators, and research staff.
• Experience with electronic research databases and data entry preferred.
• Familiarity with IRB and human subjects research requirements preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive participant information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary research team

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.

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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 $58661 - $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.