Aleksas Matvekas

Clinical research coordinator with approximately 10 years of combined clinical and preclinical research experience, including more than six years coordinating human-subjects studies and more than three years supporting laboratory operations and drug-discovery research. Experienced across the research continuum from laboratory and biospecimen workflows to participant-facing study execution, informed consent, regulatory documentation, REDCap data management, and protocol compliance. Coauthor of 11 peer-reviewed publications in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, translational medicine, preclinical pharmacology, and drug discovery.

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

(2019-12)

• Coordinate multidisciplinary clinical pharmacology and translational research studies involving inpatient and outpatient participants, intensive pharmacokinetic sampling, and longitudinal follow-up.
• Manage study activities from participant identification and screening through informed consent, study visits, clinical data collection, biospecimen handling, and study completion
• Create and maintain clinical trial documentation, including case report forms, informed consent forms, and regulatory records.
• Maintain accurate participant databases using REDCap and ensure complete, protocol-compliant data capture.
• Collect and document medical histories, laboratory results, adverse events, and other study data in accordance with protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct informed consent discussions and ensure participants understand study procedures, risks, and benefits.
• Coordinate participant appointments, procedures, and inpatient stays required by study protocols.
• Direct requisition, collection, labeling, storage, and shipment of study specimens.
• Monitor study activities for compliance with protocols and applicable institutional, state, and federal requirements.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

(2016-05 - 2019-12)

• Operated laboratory equipment including microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, and spectrophotometers.
• Performed routine laboratory tests and analyses supporting research objectives with attention to accuracy and precision.
• Maintained accurate experimental records and generated reports documenting research results.
• Ordered chemicals and reagents and maintained laboratory inventory and supplies.
• Adhered to and enforced laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Prepared, cleaned, and maintained laboratory work areas and supplies.

CAMP COUNSELOR - Lithuanian Scouts of America

(2012-06)

• Motivate campers to participate in team-building activities and collaborative programming.
• Provide an engaging, supportive learning environment for youth participants.
• Manage multiple responsibilities while supervising large groups of children.

VOLUNTEER - PROJECT SAKNYS

(2025-08 - 2025-08)

• Restored and cleaned-up old Lithuanian gravesites and cemeteries

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biomedical Science - Central Michigan University (2016-08)