Clinical Research Coordinator I, Molecular Imaging

Overview

Clinical Research Coordinator I, Molecular Imaging (Job )

Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to coordinate research projects. This position primarily performs patient/participant coordination, but may also conduct data management as needed. It collects and ensures quality control of clinical or basic research data in support of multiple or complex research studies.

• Directly interact with clinical research participants by telephone, telehealth, or in person.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial, maintaining and developing regulatory information to comply with industry standards, university policies, FDA requirements, or other hospital policies.
• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol; approved protocols that have order sets built may be pended by the non‑licensed coordinator with oversight by the PI.
• When outside of protocol, present evidence and provide options (within scope of protocol) to the PI.
• Screen, recruit, enroll, and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines; may assist with the consent process.
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study, including developing CRFs or data collection tools.
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies, including writing clinical research protocols.
• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check‑offs to maintain scope of work.
• Familiarize with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets; may perform research billing activities as needed.
• Review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials as needed.
• Monitor patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.
• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility.
• Assist in developing a website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research studies.
• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record, and other required data entry systems.
• Maintain subject‑level documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a medical or science related field.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of clinical research experience; may consider additional years of experience or an advanced degree in lieu of education.

Preferred:

• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR AED; ACRP or SOCRA certification is a plus.

• 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.

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. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including sexual harassment), age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.