UT Southwestern Medical Center · 2 months ago
Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging
5323 Harry Hines Blvd5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center located in Dallas, Texas. They are seeking a highly organized Clinical Research Coordinator I to support PET and MRI studies investigating brain chemistry in psychiatric and neurologic disorders, involving coordination of participant visits and management of imaging and clinical data.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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