Part Time Research Assistant Flex Staff

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Flex Staff Hourly employee is a variable one, ranging from entry level clerical support to professional (non-licensed), engaged by a department on an as-needed basis, compensated on an hourly basis. Flex Staff employees also include those who retired or terminated from a full-time position, brought back to perform their role on a part-time, temporary basis, often to support or orient the replacement employee. The Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) is a recruitment site for the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium (HPRC), an NIH-funded effort to build a next-generation human reference genome that better represents global genetic diversity. IGH recruits BioMe Biobank participants to contribute samples to this project. The Flex-Staff Research Assistant will support participant outreach, enrollment, sample handling, and data management for HPRC recruitment activities within the BioMe Program.

Requirements

• Depending on the role, a minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required as per MS Health System hiring policy. Otherwise, Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D as applicable.
• Experience relevant to the position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a tea

Nice To Haves

• Experience with REDCap or clinical research databases.
• Prior research or patient-facing experience.
• Interest in genetics, genomics, or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Contact BioMe participants to introduce the study and assess interest in participation
• Explain study procedures and coordinate next steps with the research team
• Document recruitment outcomes and communications
• Prepare, label, package, and track DNA biospecimens
• Maintain accurate specimen and logistics records
• Enter and manage data in REDCap
• Conduct routine QA/QC reviews
• Support general study operations and coordination with research and clinical staff
• There may be opportunities to assist in other IGH-related clinical and translational study work, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees