Lead Clinical Research Coordinator, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging

Lead Clinical Research Coordinator- Psychiatry Department - Molecular Imaging Division

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! 

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Molecular Imaging in Psychiatry Program seeks a Lead Clinical Research Coordinator to help build and lead the operational backbone for PET and MRI studies designed to clarify the biology of psychiatric and neurologic disease and accelerate the development of imaging biomarkers to meaningfully improve diagnosis and treatment.

The Lead CRC will provide primary stewardship of tightly coordinated visits, managing imaging and clinical data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with teams in Psychiatry, Radiology, and the Advanced Imaging Research Center. This role may include 1–2 direct reports, offering leadership experience and a clear pathway for continued career growth as the program expands. The role also offers high ownership, direct exposure to advanced imaging operations, and opportunities to contribute to publications, conference abstracts, and other dissemination activities as studies mature. Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, confidence in complex imaging settings, and a track record of proactive, independent execution. Previous Experience with Molecular Imaging Protocols is highly preferred
 

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
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in medical or science related field 
   

• Experience
  4 years of clinical research experience with Bachelor's Degree 
  Prior experience in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program is highly desirable, and participation in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program may count as additional experience. 
  May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively. 
   

Preferred

Experience

• 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.