Clinical Research Coordinator II – Psychiatry Department – Molecular Imaging Division

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
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JOB SUMMARY
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.

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 in medical or science related field 
   

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

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (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. 
   

• Experience
  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

JOB DUTIES

May perform some or all of the following, supporting multiple and/or complex studies:

• Participant-facing study execution: Independently coordinate research visits and procedures (in-person, telephone, telehealth as applicable), ensuring participant safety, dignity, and protocol adherence.
• Complex PET/MR operations: 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.
• Regulatory documentation: Maintain inspection-ready regulatory binders and essential documents to meet University policies, HRPP standards, industry expectations, and FDA/IND-facing requirements as applicable.
• IRB submissions: Prepare protocols and documents for IRB submission, and support/submit amendments, continuing review, reportable events, and other required communications per HRPP standards.
• Data tools and CRFs: Maintain and coordinate data collection requirements; develop CRFs/data collection tools and documentation to support consistent, high-quality capture.
• Data integrity and quality control: 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).
• Biospecimen documentation: Track and document biospecimen collection/processing (e.g., plasma samples) as applicable, maintaining chain-of-custody mindset and documentation discipline.
• Safety monitoring and reporting: Monitor participant safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol, HRPP standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Fiscal and budget support: 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.
• Training and communication: Provide in-service training to study team members and communicate updates to involved groups to maintain consistent execution and documentation standards.
• Recruitment outreach materials: 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.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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

Working Conditions

Work performed in office, clinic, and imaging environments within Psychiatry and the PET/MR Center, including frequent walking between facilities. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

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.