Clinical Research Coordinator- The Institute for Genomic Health (IGH)

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.