Clinical Research Coordinator II, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging

Job Description
- Clinical Research Coordinator II, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging (2600006O)

Clinical Research Coordinator II, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging - (2600006O)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

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.

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
• 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
• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in medical or science related field
• Experience
  2 years clinical research experience. May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

• 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.

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

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…