Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychiatry

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Molecular Imaging in Psychiatry Program seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) to help deliver PET and MRI studies designed to clarify the biology of psychiatric and neurologic disease and accelerate the development of imaging biomarkers that can meaningfully improve diagnosis and treatment.
Beyond day-to-day study coordination, this position is a platform for professional growth in rigorous clinical research. Working closely with the PI and an expert imaging team, the CRC I will , schedule and manage research visits, maintain inspection-ready regulatory and source documentation, and support high-quality data collection, reporting, and project milestones. The role offers direct exposure to advanced imaging operations, and opportunities to contribute to publications, conference abstracts, and other dissemination activities as studies mature. Success requires independence, sound judgment, and a disciplined commitment to participant safety and data integrity in fast-moving interdisciplinary settings.

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%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: Entry Level