Research Assistant

About the role

K2 Medical Research is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support our clinic in The Villages, FL. This position plays a crucial role in bringing life-changing treatments to patients through clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Track and move candidates through screening efficiently.
• Aiding coordinators and ensuring subjects are not lost to follow-up.
• Thoroughly understand assigned studies through protocols, meetings, and coordination with the PI.
• Assist Site Director and Project Management team on projects as needed.
• Adhere strictly to the study protocol; obtain exemptions when necessary.
• Communicate protocol issues to CRO, 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 accessing other sources.
• Maintain communication flow including telephone conferences between patient, study staff, referral sources, Sponsor, CRO, Monitor(s), Auditors, and marketing groups.
• Utilize various psychiatric rating scales and maintain interrater reliability with other clinicians at K2 Med.
• Perform clinical tasks such as 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 the conclusion of their participation in the 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 foster mentoring relationships.
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. We offer a four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday, and Fridays are reserved for critical business needs or administrative tasks.