Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Gastroenterology -Transplant

Department BSD MED - Gastroenterology -Transplant

About the Department

The University of Chicago Medicine Transplant Institute is home to one of the nation's leading liver transplant programs, providing comprehensive care for patients with end-stage liver disease, hepatobiliary malignancies, and acute liver failure. Our multidisciplinary team is recognized for excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation, performing complex liver transplantation while advancing the field through cutting-edge clinical trials and translational research. The Liver Transplant Program is committed to improving patient outcomes through collaboration among transplant surgeons, hepatologists, advanced practice providers, research staff, coordinators, and scientists.

Job Summary

The Liver Transplant Clinical Research Coordinator 1 works under the general direction of the Co-Directors of the Transplant Institute and Principal Investigators within the Liver Transplant Program of the Transplant Institute. The Coordinator is responsible for supporting clinical research studies involving liver transplantation, transplant oncology, organ preservation technologies, immunosuppression, living donor transplantation, machine perfusion, and other investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials. This position requires close collaboration with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, research personnel, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure the successful conduct of research while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and patient care.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree.

Experience:

• Background working in transplantation, hepatology, surgery, or other complex clinical specialties.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and IRB requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Read and understand complex documents, such as clinical trials.

Preferred Competencies

• Interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
• Interact compassionately with transplant patients and families.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
• Prioritize multiple studies simultaneously.
• Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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