Clinical Research Coordinator I, Molecular Imaging

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Research Coordinator to work under the direction of an Investigator with general supervision. The role primarily coordinates patient/participant activities and assists with data management for multiple and/or complex studies.

The position involves coordinating regulatory aspects, scheduling study procedures, screening and enrolling subjects, developing CRFs or data tools, maintaining study documentation and ensuring data quality in line with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher 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.

Responsibilities

• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, via telephone, telehealth or in-person.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial including 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 study protocols which have order sets built may be pended by the non-licensed coordinator with oversight by PI.
• When outside of protocol, presents evidence and provides options (within scope of protocol) to PI.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines. May also assist with the consent process.
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study which may also include developing CRF's or data collection tools.
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies to include writing clinical research protocols.
• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of work.
• Requires familiarity with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets. May perform research billing activities, as needed based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).
• May review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials, as needed based on size of department.
• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.
• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility.
• Assist in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research study.
• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and other required data entry systems.
• Maintain subject level documentation.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field

Job description

Job Summary

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

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

Experience and Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field

Experience

1 year of clinical research experience

May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

Preferred

• (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

Job Duties

• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study. Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial including 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 study protocols which have order sets built may be pended by the non-licensed coordinator with oversight by PI.
• When outside of protocol, presents evidence and provides options (within scope of protocol) to PI.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines. May also assist with the consent process.
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study which may also include developing CRF's or data collection tools.
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies to include writing clinical research protocols.
• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of work.
• Requires familiarity with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets. May perform research billing activities, as needed based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).
• May review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials, as needed based on size of department.
• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.
• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility.
• Assist in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research study.
• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and other required data entry systems.
• Maintain subject level documentation.
• 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.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Research & Laboratory

Organization

426041 - PY-Coughlin Lab

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jul 13, 2026, 11:38:49 PM