Liver Transplant Clinical Research Coordinator I

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liver Transplant Clinical Research Coordinator 1 at The University of Chicago Medicine Transplant Institute supports clinical trials in liver transplantation, transplant oncology, organ preservation, and immunosuppression under the Co-Directors and Principal Investigators.

The role requires collaboration with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, and research staff to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Background working in transplantation, hepatology, surgery, or other complex clinical specialties.
• Knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations and IRB requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Read and understand complex documents, such as clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical research activities for patients with chronic liver disease, primary and secondary liver cancers, liver transplant recipients, living liver donors, and transplant candidates across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Screens patients with chronic liver disease, primary and secondary liver cancers, transplant candidates and recipients for study eligibility using electronic medical records and transplant databases.
• Collaborates with transplant physicians, transplant coordinators, organ procurement organizations, and research sponsors to facilitate study enrollment and protocol compliance.
• Coordinates collection and processing of biological specimens, including blood, tissue, perfusate, and biopsy samples, according to study protocols.
• Maintains transplant‑specific research databases and ensures accurate reporting of study endpoints, graft outcomes, rejection episodes, adverse events, and patient follow‑up.
• Assists with investigator‑initiated studies focused on liver transplantation, organ preservation, machine perfusion, immunology, and transplant outcomes.
• Supports regulatory submissions, continuing reviews, protocol amendments, and sponsor monitoring visits for transplant research studies.
• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

GCP knowledge

FDA regulations

IRB requirements

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Clinical trial documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Liver Transplant Clinical Research Coordinator 1 at The University of Chicago Medicine Transplant Institute supports clinical trials in liver transplantation, transplant oncology, organ preservation, and immunosuppression under the Co-Directors and Principal Investigators.

The role requires collaboration with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, and research staff to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.