Research Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Track and move candidates through screening efficiently.
• Aiding the coordinators and keeping subjects from falling through the cracks.
• Understand thoroughly all assigned studies through reading protocols, attending investigator meetings and start-up meetings, and coordinating with Principal Investigator.
• Assist the Site Director and Project Management team on projects as needed.
• 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.
• Ensure 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 Med.
• 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.
• Educate patients and family regarding their 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.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED Transcript required.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical environment preferred.
• Experience in clinical research is ideal.
• LPN, RN, or other medical licensure or certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry regulations.
• Proven ability to and foster mentoring relationships.
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• 401(k) with immediate employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 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 focused on therapeutic areas such as neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic medicine. We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support our clinic in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of industry regulations, and a proven ability to foster mentoring relationships.