Research Assistants

K2 Medical Research is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant to support clinical trial performance and conduct at its Phase I unit. The role supports participant screening and study coordination, collects and maintains clinical and research documentation, performs clinical tasks, and communicates with patients, study staff, sponsors, and CROs.

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 Pl 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

Preferred

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

Bachelor’s degree

Clinical environment experience

Clinical research experience

LPN

RN license

Medical licensure

Benefits

For full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision options

For full-time employees: supplemental insurance plans

For full-time employees: 401(k) with immediate employer match

For full-time employees: generous paid time off

For full-time employees: paid holidays

For full-time employees: four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday; Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks

Company

Clinical research facility conducting multiphasic clinical trials

Maitland, Florida, USA

https://k2med.com/

Founded in 2021

201-500 employees

Qualifications

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

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

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, LPN/RN Licensure or Medical Certification

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, Prior experience in a clinical environment preferred, Experience in clinical research is ideal

Experience

Entry level