MRU Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Understand thoroughly all assigned studies through reading protocols, attending investigator meetings and start-up meetings, and coordinating with Principal Investigator
• Adhere strictly to the study protocol; obtain exemptions when necessary/appropriate
• Communicate protocol issues to CRO and/or Sponsor, Site Administrator, Director, Principal or Sub-Investigator
• Articulate all pertinent issues to the PI or document by email/letter or during meetings
• Collect initial psychiatric and medical information by interviewing patients and by accessing other appropriate sources
• Promote good clinical practices in the conduct of clinical investigations by possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and K2 Medical Research guidelines (SOPs)
• Maintain a flow of communication including telephone conferences between patient, study staff, referral sources, Sponsor and/or CRO, Monitor(s), Auditors and any marketing groups hired by the Sponsor
• Utilize various psychiatric rating scales and maintaining interrater reliability with other clinicians at K2 Medical Research
• Perform clinical tasks including, but not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, ECG, phlebotomy, specimen packaging
• Maintain timely K2 Medical Research source documentation as well as sponsor required information
• Dispense and maintain accurate records of study medication
• Education patients and family regarding their particular study and clinical drug trials in general
• Complete all monitor and sponsor queries in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate community resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family at conclusion of patient's participation in study
• Preparing patients before drawing blood
• Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
• Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly

Qualifications

• HSDegree or GEDTranscript required
• Bachelor'sdegree strongly preferred
• Active phlebotomist certification
• Prior experience as phlebotomist technician a plus

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Most notably, we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

About the Role

K2 Medical Research is a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, leading multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

Skills

• Learn and support the mission and goals of K2 Medical Research's program
• Ability to communicate clearly/effectively (written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

We offer a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.