Clinical Research Assistant I - Part Time (10-12 hours/week) - Institute for Genomic Health (Bi-Lingual Spanish Preferred))

About the role

The Clinical Research Assistant I assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies at the Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This bilingual (Spanish/English) part-time position supports clinical research with a focus on participant outreach, recruitment, enrollment, study coordination, data management, and research operations. It is ideal for graduate or medical students seeking hands-on experience in genetics, genomics, and translational research.

Responsibilities

• Contact potential research participants to introduce clinical research studies and assess interest in participation.
• Communicate with participants and explain study procedures and next steps.
• Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and study follow-up activities.
• Coordinate study activities and participant logistics with research and clinical teams.
• Document participant communications, recruitment outcomes, and study activities.
• Enter and manage research data in REDCap and other study databases.
• Conduct routine data and documentation quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews.
• Assist with the preparation, labeling, tracking, and coordination of research biospecimens, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate study, specimen, and logistics records.
• Support general clinical research operations and coordination across IGH studies.
• Assist with additional clinical and translational research activities, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Science or closely related field preferred, or HS/GED plus two years of related experience.
• One year in a research environment preferred.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (required).

Qualifications

• Current graduate or medical student, or recent graduate with an interest in clinical research.
• Prior research, clinical, or patient-facing experience.
• Experience with REDCap or other clinical research databases.
• Interest in genetics, genomics, clinical research, or translational medicine.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $17 - $24.5479 per hour, depending on experience, education, and operational need.

About the employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with over 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, 400+ outpatient practices, 300+ labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine. Mount Sinai advances health through innovation, education, and comprehensive care, integrating genetics, genomics, and translational research. The system is consistently ranked among the top hospitals nationally and globally in specialties such as geriatrics, cardiology, and ophthalmology.

The Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) at the Icahn School of Medicine focuses on clinical and translational research to integrate genetics and genomics into healthcare. Mount Sinai is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to excellence in patient care and research.