Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field
- 1 year of clinical research experience
- May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- (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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
