Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging

Clinical Research Coordinator I - Psychiatry Department - Molecular Imaging Division

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Molecular Imaging in Psychiatry Program at UT Southwestern seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator I to support PET and MRI studies investigating brain chemistry in psychiatric and neurologic disorders. This role involves coordinating participant visits, managing imaging and clinical data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams across Psychiatry, Radiology, and the Advanced Imaging Research Center. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in molecular imaging or translational neuroscience.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field

• Experience
  1 year of clinical research experience
  May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

Preferred

• Experience
  
  Experience supporting PET or MRI research studies, particularly involving investigational radiotracers or pharmacokinetic modeling. Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) regulatory processes.
  
  Prior exposure with arterial or venous blood sampling in human studies.
  
  Working knowledge of REDCap or equivalent databases and familiarity with imaging data management systems or NIH Data Archive submissions.
• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  (CPRAED) CPR AED Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus

JOB DUTIES

• Recruit, screen, consent, and schedule research participants according to IRB-approved protocols.
• Coordinate complex PET/MR imaging visits and blood sampling procedures in collaboration with chemistry, imaging, and clinical teams.
• Provide compassionate participant support, including assistance for individuals with cognitive impairment or psychosis, ensuring safety and comfort during all study procedures.
• Conduct accurate data entry, de-identification, and quality control for imaging and clinical data.
• Collaborate with imaging physicists to review PET/MR data for completeness and quality assurance.
• Prepare datasets for upload to the NIH Data Archive and maintain appropriate data documentation.
• Track and document biospecimen processing, including arterial plasma samples and radiotracer metabolism assays.
• Maintain regulatory documentation for IRB, FDA (IND), and institutional audits; assist with submissions, renewals, and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and radiation safety requirements.
• Serve as liaison between psychiatry investigators, PET/MR technologists, radiochemistry staff, radiology fellows, physicists, and biologists to coordinate scheduling and communication.
• Contribute to development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for imaging workflows, data handling, and participant logistics.
• Assist in training and onboarding future coordinators as the research team expands.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.