Job Description

At K2 Medical Research a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow we can improve the health of our local communities and by extent the population of our world.

K2 is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant for our clinic in The Villages FL . The Clinical Research Assistant will supportclinical trial performance and conduct congruent to the philosophy and mission of K2 Medical Research. 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) for the enrollment and maintenance of subjects in clinical trials and by collecting recording and maintaining source and sponsor documentation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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 Monitors) 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 patients participation in study.

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.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED Transcript required. Bachelors 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.
• Applicants that dont meet 100% of the above qualifications but who have a combination of related education applicable experience demonstrated capability and a genuine passion for success in this position may also be consider.

At K2 we value our employees and their professional and personal needs and support these through our benefit offerings:

• Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance Short Term Disability Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Legal Shield Employee Assistance Program and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week Monday through Thursday for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way!

At K2 Med people come first and were seeking warm wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff. We thrive on empathy a patient-first approach and absolutely zero big egos (unless its an ego about being extra kind then well allow it!). We believe a supportive caring experience is paramount for our patients and that starts with you.

We celebrate what makes you uniquely you! Your race color religion marital status age national origin or even your favorite snack (though were partial to good research snacks) dont define your talent or fit here. If you need a little extra support or accommodation due to a disability no sweat! Just reach out to our friendly team at and well ensure you have everything you need to shine.

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