Clinical Research Coordinator II, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Molecular Imaging in Psychiatry Program is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) to help deliver high-impact human research using PET and MRI. The research team aims to advance mechanistic understanding of psychiatric and neurologic disorders, toward use of imaging biomarkers in diagnosis, refining understanding of disease, and delivering precise, effective care. This is a high-accountability, hands-on role suited to a coordinator who can operate with limited supervision and strong independent judgment. The CRC II will own day-to-day execution of complex, time-sensitive imaging visits; maintain audit-ready regulatory and source documentation; and contribute directly to data acquisition and dissemination of findings. Success requires comfort in interdisciplinary clinical imaging environments, calm real-time problem solving, and an uncompromising approach to participant safety and data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in medical or science related field
• 2 years years clinical research experience.
• May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.
• Independent, organized, and highly reliable; able to manage multiple studies/priorities with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail; audit-ready documentation and source record discipline
• Clear, confident communication across interdisciplinary teams; ability to lead coordination without formal authority
• Comfort in imaging environments and with time-sensitive workflows; calm under pressure on scan days
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; competence with REDCap or similar platforms; willingness to learn imaging data systems and CTMS/EMR workflows
• Understanding of human subjects protections, IRB expectations, HIPAA, and Good Clinical Practice principles
• Professional comfort interacting with participants experiencing psychiatric or cognitive symptoms

Nice To Haves

• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus.
• PET and/or MRI research experience; comfort with imaging-day operations and safety culture
• Previous Experience with Molecular Imaging Protocols or Protocol Experience
• Experience with investigational radiotracers and/or pharmacokinetic modeling-adjacent workflows
• Familiarity with IRB processes and exposure to FDA IND concepts/workflows
• Working knowledge of REDCap (or equivalent), CTMS/EMR workflows, imaging data systems, and/or NIH Data Archive submissions
• Interest in (or progress toward) ACRP/SOCRA-aligned professional practice

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate research visits and procedures (in-person, telephone, telehealth as applicable), ensuring participant safety, dignity, and protocol adherence.
• Coordinate PET/MRI imaging visits and tightly timed workflows (including blood sampling where applicable) with Psychiatry, Radiology, PET/MR technologists, radiochemistry, imaging physicists, and other involved teams.
• Maintain inspection-ready regulatory binders and essential documents to meet University policies, HRPP standards, industry expectations, and FDA/IND-facing requirements as applicable.
• Prepare protocols and documents for IRB submission, and support/submit amendments, continuing review, reportable events, and other required communications per HRPP standards.
• Maintain and coordinate data collection requirements; develop CRFs/data collection tools and documentation to support consistent, high-quality capture.
• Conduct accurate data entry, de-identification, and QC; resolve data queries; maintain existing databases and ensure data integrity across systems (e.g., REDCap, CTMS, EMR).
• Track and document biospecimen collection/processing (e.g., plasma samples) as applicable, maintaining chain-of-custody mindset and documentation discipline.
• Monitor participant safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol, HRPP standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist the PI with fiscal management of trials as needed, including budget preparation/supporting documentation, tracking study-related costs, and coordinating participant reimbursements per policy.
• Provide in-service training to study team members and communicate updates to involved groups to maintain consistent execution and documentation standards.
• Assist in development of approved recruitment materials (e.g., website content, flyers, social media messaging) as permitted by institutional policy and IRB requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Directly interacting with or caring for patients
• Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants
• Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
• Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level