Research Assistants

K2 Staffing LLC • Lady Lake, FL, US, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

K2 Medical Research is seeking Clinical Research Assistants to support its Phase I unit in The Villages, Florida. The role supports clinical trial performance and conduct in keeping with the organization’s mission and philosophy. It promotes good clinical practices by applying knowledge of federal regulations and K2 Medical Research standard operating procedures for enrolling and maintaining trial participants, and by collecting, recording, and maintaining source and sponsor documentation.

The Clinical Research Assistant helps candidates move efficiently through screening, supports coordinators and study teams, and performs clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, conducting ECGs, phlebotomy, and specimen packaging. The role also involves communicating with patients, study staff, referral sources, sponsors, CROs, monitors, auditors, and other relevant parties; maintaining study and medication records; and educating patients and families about studies and clinical drug trials.

K2 describes its culture as patient-first and focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and connection. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision options; supplemental insurance plans; a 401(k) with immediate employer match; paid time off; and paid holidays. The work schedule is a four-day week of 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, employees have the day off. K2 is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; transcript required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical environment is preferred; clinical research experience is ideal.
• LPN, RN, or other medical licensure or certification is preferred.
• Applicants may also be considered with a combination of related education, applicable experience, demonstrated capability, and genuine passion for success, even if they do not meet all listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Track candidates and help move them efficiently through screening, supporting coordinators and ensuring subjects do not fall through the cracks.
• Learn assigned studies by reading protocols, attending investigator and study start-up meetings, and coordinating with the Principal Investigator.
• Assist the Site Director and Project Management team with projects as needed.
• Follow study protocols and obtain exemptions when necessary or appropriate.
• Communicate protocol issues to the CRO and/or Sponsor, Site Administrator, Director, Principal Investigator, or Sub-Investigator.
• Communicate pertinent issues to the Principal Investigator or document them by email, letter, or during meetings.
• Collect initial psychiatric and medical information through patient interviews and other appropriate sources.
• Facilitate communication among patients, study staff, referral sources, Sponsors and/or CROs, monitors, auditors, and Sponsor-hired marketing groups, including through telephone conferences.
• Use psychiatric rating scales and maintain interrater reliability with other K2 Medical Research clinicians.
• Perform clinical tasks, including taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, conducting ECGs, performing phlebotomy, and packaging specimens.
• Maintain timely K2 Medical Research source documentation and sponsor-required information.
• Dispense study medication and maintain accurate medication records.
• Educate patients and families about their study and clinical drug trials generally.
• Complete monitor and Sponsor queries in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate community-resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family members when a patient concludes participation in a study.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• 401(k) with immediate employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Four-day work week consisting of 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday; Fridays are reserved for critical business needs or administrative tasks, otherwise the day is off.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED