Clinical Research Coordinator I-Geriatric and Palliative Care

About the role

The Clinical Research Coordinator assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies, obtains informed consent, and collects, maintains, and organizes study information. The role also supports the preparation of grant applications and related documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Grants and Contracts Office (GCO) submissions.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records study data.
• Inputs all information into the database.
• Obtains informed consent under minimal supervision of the investigator(s) and educates participants regarding study requirements.
• Assists in activities related to clinical research studies, including answering phone calls, screening participants for eligibility, registering subjects with the sponsoring agency, and administering lifestyle questionnaires.
• Assists in preparing grant applications, IRB/GCO submissions, and related filings.
• Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Ensures accurate and complete compilation of subject data through chart reviews.
• Secures, delivers, and ships clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
• Prepares for monitoring visits.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or a closely related field.
• No experience required; one year of research experience 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. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.

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 across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. The system advances health for all people by tackling complex health‑care challenges—discovering new scientific knowledge, developing safer treatments, educating future medical leaders, and supporting local communities with high‑quality care. Through integrated 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 treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint‑venture outpatient surgery centers throughout New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. It is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, receiving high “Honor Roll” status and top rankings in numerous specialties.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $58,661 – $73,530 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need. This range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.