Strength Through Diversity

Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.

Roles & Responsibilities:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a full-time clinical research coordinator in a high-profile, cutting-edge clinical research division under the direction of Principal Investigators, Rachel Yehuda, Amy Lehrner, and Janine Flory. The position is in the Traumatic Stress Studies Division of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx NY. Research projects investigate neurobiological and psychological factors of stress and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, and include cross-sectional studies and longitudinal treatment studies. Current studies in the lab include: generation of stem cells for in vitro investigations of molecular underpinnings of PTSD, clinical trials of treatments for moral injury, meditation for PTSD, the use of hydrocortisone for patients being treated in emergency departments following a traumatic experience, biological changes associated with psychotherapy for PTSD, and psychedelic psychotherapy for PTSD. The research coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of their study coordination, including recruiting and collecting data from subjects, data management, study document maintenance, and Institutional Review Board correspondence. Data collection may involve the collection of urine, blood and saliva samples.

This is an excellent position for a recent college graduate who wants to obtain research experience in preparation for graduate or medical school! In addition to the primary responsibilities listed below, there may be opportunity for a motivated individual to be involved in aspects of study design, grant preparation and/or scientific publications. Research is conducted at the JJP VA Medical Center, with some possible responsibilities at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The initial post will be for 2 years with possibility for renewal.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recruit, screen, consent and track subjects; coordinate data collection (including biological collections, psychological evaluations, and self-report data)
• Enter data and assist in the management of study databases and preliminary data analysis using SPSS, Microsoft Excel, REDCap, and Freezerworks
• Maintain detailed database of subject information and participation, with particular sensitivity to issues of confidentiality and informed consent
• Prepare, submit and monitor institutional review board (IRB) documents and grant applications
  
• Additional responsibilities will depend on the current needs of the research group, and may include assistance with study design, programming of tasks, and analysis of scientific data.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field, with at least 6 months of experience conducting experimental human subjects research
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the applicant must be comfortable interacting with patients and members of diverse populations
• Strong computer skills, including experience with word processing, excel spreadsheets, and literature searches using pubmed or other scientific databases;
• Ability to work independently, with careful attention to detail
• Interest in psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience
• Experience with SPSS, Freezerworks, and/or REDCap software is not necessary but would confer an advantage

The Clinical Research Coordinator is an entry research position, responsible for conducting and assisting in clinical research studies, obtaining informed consent, collecting, maintaining and organizing study information. This individual assists in the preparation and submission of grant applications and documents (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Education:
Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred, or a combination of relevant research experience and education

Experience:

• 0-2 years of clinical or laboratory research experience
• Appropriate verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, problem solving and analytical skills

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field, with at least 6 months of experience conducting experimental human subjects research
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the applicant must be comfortable interacting with patients and members of diverse populations
• Strong computer skills, including experience with word processing, excel spreadsheets, and literature searches using pubmed or other scientific databases;
• Ability to work independently, with careful attention to detail
• Interest in psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience
• Experience with SPSS, Freezerworks, and/or REDCap software is not necessary but would confer an advantage

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong, and are able to professionally advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.

Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our history!

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.

EOE including Veterans and Disabled

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $34,999.88 - $74,262.95 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.