Role of the AD of Shared Resources

1. Provide overall coordination of the technical and scientific functioning of all SRs
2. Provide oversight of the management, operations and reporting on all MCC shared resources funded by the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) to optimize their quality, access, cost-effectiveness and ability to support exceptional cancer research across the MCC consortium (UCSD, SDSU, LJI)
3. Provide strategic guidance to develop and promote new shared resources services, equipment and technologies that are responsive to MCC member needs and the changing landscape in cancer research
4. Ensure access to, and satisfaction with all MCC shared resources across all consortium partners

Responsibilities:

1. Partner with MCC administration to oversee SR finances and usage for optimal performance via regular review of key performance indicators (see Metrics of Success below). Represent the SRs at the MCC Senior Leadership meetings to foster enhanced research productivity and innovation and alignment with MCC strategic scientific priorities
2. Oversee administration of a user-friendly annual SR user survey and report on results to MCC Senior Leadership, making recommendations as needed for improvement
3. Oversee the Shared Resources Oversight Committee to ensure strong communication across all SRs, identification of opportunities for improvement and address barriers to optimal operations
4. Regularly engage with MCC consortium partners to ensure that members’ needs at those sites are being met and to identify opportunities to leverage their SR capabilities
5. Make recommendations to MCC Senior leadership regarding new needs for SR space, equipment, services,
6. Seek input from MCC Research Program leaders and Senior Leaders to stay abreast of emerging scientific trends to ensure that MCC members have access to the most cutting-edge research technologies, equipment and expertise
7. Present on the SRs’ key performance metrics to the MCC External Advisory Board
8. Contribute to the CCSG competitive and non-competing renewals, including authorship of the 12-page Shared Resource Management section and oversight of the individual SR three-page narratives
9. Interface with UCSD shared resources leadership and administration campus-wide to ensure optimal alignment, coordination and integration and no duplication of services
10. Oversee periodic assessment of SR pricing to ensure market-competitive rates
11. Assist with development of new shared resources as needed
12. Ensure that trainees and junior faculty are introduced to and have adequate training on all SRs

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The Project Scientist will focus their research on neuro-oncology and identifying unexplored anticancer strategies. Additionally, the Project Scientist will provide statistical analysis and abstract and manuscript preparation. The Project Scientist will also have the opportunity to submit research grants independently as well as perform research projects in collaboration with faculty in the division of Regenerative Medicine. The Project scientist will occasionally teach and provide lectures to graduate students.

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Under full supervision, the Clinical Trials Regulatory Research Associate is responsible for the development and maintenance of regulatory documents pertaining to the clinical trials conducted by investigators at the Cancer Center. Key to this role is the preparation of clinical trial protocols and related regulatory documents for submission to the UCSD Human Research Protections Program (UCSD's Institutional Review Board or IRB) in order to obtain its approval for the clinical trials to proceed. The Regulatory Research Associate will act as a resource to investigators and staff for interpretation and execution of complex clinical research regulations, policies & procedures concerning the conduct of clinical trials, including those of the FDA, HHS, UCSD IRB, and the CTO. This position requires regular interaction with a variety of internal and external contacts including Cancer Center investigators and staff, UCSD IRB staff, study sponsors and/or their representatives. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Perform tumor immunology studies consisting of murine models of cancer, animal breeding and genotyping, flow cytometry, single cell sequencing, immunohistochemistry, in vitro cell biology, and in vitro biochemistry. Murine tumor biology studies will include xenograft, orthotopic and spontaneous tumor growth and metastasis assays, immunological analysis, treatment of animals with experimental therapeutic agents by gavage, intravenous and intraperitoneal methods, breeding and genotyping of transgenic and mutant mice, and immune cell isolations. Perform major surgery, including small animal anesthesia. In addition, perform immunohistochemistry of frozen and fixed tissues or cells. Conduct various in vitro cell biology techniques to include performing flow cytometry analysis of cell surface protein expression, cell adhesion and migration assays, transfecting cells with expression constructs, preparing lysates of cells in culture or tissues, quantification, ELISA assays, SDS PAGE, Western and Immunoblotting and gel electrophoresis. Additionally, perform recombinant DNA techniques to include preparing plasmids and maintaining plasmid stocks, analyzing DNA and RNA purification, and conducting DNA electrophoresis, and RT-PCR. Make innovative contributions regarding experimental design and methodology, using published scientific data in referred journals, as well as online using search engines and subject-specific websites, to make recommended changes to current protocols and practices. Troubleshoot problems for quality control on immunochemical and histochemical procedures. Maintain and prepare accurate records of all experiments. Assist in the preparation of data for publication. Assume responsibility for lab maintenance and safety training. Provide training and work direction in areas of expertise as needed. Maintain and prepare accurate records of all experiments. Assist in the preparation of data for publication. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Under close supervision of the Assistant Director, Clinical Trials Finance Support, the incumbent will support invoicing and reconciliation of clinical trials to optimize revenue collections for the MCC CTO’s portfolio. Provides assistance in maintaining 50-100 financial accounts for studies and reviews financial documentation across multiple systems (including, but not limited to: agreements and budgets, payment remittances, grant awards, coverage analysis, etc.). Utilizes multiple systems to document and manage Accounts Receivable (A/R) in CTMS, Financial System of Record, and other systems as needed. Develop good working relationships with Sponsors and CROs in efforts to maintain collection procedures and processes to help resolve issues of overdue accounts. Assist with reviewing reports for Disease Teams and communicating A/R improvements to Disease Team and individual study staff (e.g., CRCs, Data Coordinators, etc.) to resolve any delinquency status. Assist with addressing and correcting billing issues, and follow-up actions required to ensure the timely receipt of payments.

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The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at UCSD's Moores Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.

The Protocol Development Officer (PDO) is responsible for overseeing and guiding the activation process of Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) at Moores Cancer Center. In addition to supporting PIs with concept and protocol development, the PDO takes the lead in developing comprehensive study activation and start-up processes, including regulatory submissions, IIT budget development, and trial prioritization.

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Reporting to the Network Sites Project Manager, the Network Coordinator II is responsible for coordinating and monitoring clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol oversight, including but not limited to screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug/therapy reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen collection, processing, and submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files.

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Reporting directly to the Disease Team Project Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist the regulatory department with Human subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports. Directly communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups, including attending weekly meetings and tumor boards. Provide direct assistance to the Project Manager in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center, the Sr. Physician Assistant (PA) will function as a provider of patient care for patients receiving treatment in the Infusion Center. The PA will provide patient care oversight, including management of toxicities and/or reactions to IV treatments. Direct supervision will occur by assigned medical oncologists. The position requires a strong emphasis on the management of patients undergoing cancer and non-cancer related treatments, including clinical trials, BMT, chemotherapy, biologic and immunotherapies.

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Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as a provider of patient care for patients receiving treatment in the Infusion Center. The NP will provide patient care oversight, including management of toxicities and/or reactions to IV treatments. Direct supervision will occur by assigned medical oncologists. Requires a strong emphasis on the management of patients undergoing cancer and non-cancer related treatments, including clinical trials, BMT, chemotherapy, biologic and immunotherapies.

The NP will assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

The major emphasis at this level is ongoing direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning and development of patient education information.

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The Nurse Supervisor provides support and care to the clients and maintains professional standards of care, following the ANA Code of Ethics. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Supervisor is responsible for immediate supervision of a wide variety of clinic and infusion functions at the Hillcrest campus, planning and performing direct and indirect nursing interventions, and is responsible for supervising, organizing, planning, assessing and monitoring the medical services provided by UC San Diego Health.

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This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusion and other infusion related services as well as blood work, dressing change, injections in a fast paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position also requires caring for post Bone Marrow Transplant patients. This position will be trained to give clinical trials infusion. This position requires the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

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The Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Nurse Coordinator is responsible for all activities associated with rectal cancer patient care: physician/team compliance, data management/integrity, standards evaluation/compliance and working with patents and family members. Coordinates the clinical logistics of rectal cancer care and works in tandem with the Rectal Cancer Program Director as well as physicians and nurses who provide hands-on clinical care to patients. Applies clinical nursing background and data management knowledge to serve as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and patients. Serves as a resource and mentor to the nursing staff by providing guidance, instruction, training, work-review and leading staff regarding best practices for rectal cancer care.

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The RN Clinical Trials Liaison applies skills and experience as an experienced nurse educator to ensure optimal clinician knowledge and skills through education and training in either general or specialized nursing education and / or training. Serves as an instructor for entry or intermediate clinical nurse educators. Leads implementation of new programs.

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The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Infusion RNs will work all infusion center locations to provide competent, confident patient care excellence in coverage of FMLAs or leaves greater than 2 weeks. These positions require dynamic, experienced oncology RNs with previous oncology and/or infusion experience, exceptional verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, and families in the application of top of license care, including but not limited to: assessment, symptom intervention, evaluation and patient/family education during the safe delivery of cancer and non-cancer related IV therapies.

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The Multi-Specialty Clinic brings together specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, hematology-oncology, and gynecologic oncology. We are looking for dynamic oncology clinic RNs with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills. This position will cross-train and work with multiple oncology disease teams as needed to ensure patient safety and continuity of care. Additional opportunities include Unit-Based Council membership, with the opportunity to identify, develop and implement performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care and staff wellbeing.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

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Under the general supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned clinic, the Sr. LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. Duties include prioritizing and assisting in patient triage processing, preparation and assistance with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, and patient education. The position requires initiative, able to prioritize critical demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

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Under the general supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned clinic, the Sr. LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. Duties include prioritizing and assisting in patient triage processing, preparation and assistance with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, and patient education. The position requires initiative, able to prioritize critical demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

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Under direct supervision of the manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs work that requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations of The Joint Commission (TJC).

These may include environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, sterile technique, procedures, and proper use of body mechanics. The position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

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The Pharmacist Supervisor will provide direct supervision to pharmacists and technical support staff for the Moores/KOP infusion Pharmacy. The position will be a working position within the pharmacy and will report to the Moores/KOP Infusion Pharmacy Manager. The position will resolve problems, interpret policies (e.g. fiscal management, HR, contracts, resource management), supervise drug procurement, dispensing and counseling patients regarding their drug treatments. The Supervisor will oversee the operations of the pharmacy ensuring adherence to productivity and quality standards, internal policy requirements and external regulations. The position will participate in the implementation of quality and patient service improvement activities and suggest ways to improve professional and technical staff utilization and efficiency. The Supervisor will help onboard new staff. The Supervisor will advise and coach staff to identify resolutions for patient issues.

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Under general supervision, positions in this title can be assigned to Inpatient, Outpatient and Home Infusion units within the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Technician, assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assists in the distribution of medications; performs computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions; maintains inventory levels; Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas.

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UC San Diego Health is seeking an outstanding pharmacy technician to work as a Pharmacy Technician III to support Investigational Drug Service. The job will perform a full range of duties. Must be able to perform all general tasks in all areas of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use according to established procedures; assist in the distribution of medications; performs computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels; and perform other duties as assigned. Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas.

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Under general supervision of the Administrative Director, the Mental Health Therapist provides all aspects of psychosocial mental and behavioral health services for oncology patients through the continuum of care: diagnosis, living with cancer, recurrence, end-of-life, and survivorship. Employs a model of patient care that focuses on providing patients/caregivers with supportive counseling, support groups, psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, education, and community resource support information. Demonstrates compassion, warmth, and understanding of the psychosocial needs of oncology patients. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team.

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The Clinical Social Worker II/III will serve multiple cancer disease teams within Cancer Services. Under the general supervision of Cancer Services leadership, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, the Clinical Social Worker II/III is responsible for administering social work services, including comprehensive psychosocial assessment and psychosocial support surrounding crisis intervention, adjustment to illness, psychoeducation and anticipatory guidance related to treatment, advance care planning, referrals to hospice, grief counseling, support of patients pursuing the Aid-in-Dying/End of Life Options Act, mental health, substance use, mandated reporting, transportation, lodging, financial/grant support, barriers to care/compliance, and linkage to additional resources as needed. The Clinical Social Worker II/III will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will provide education and advocacy for patients and families, assist with the facilitation of support groups, participate in social work meetings, and will collaborate with teams across the UC San Diego Health system as well as outside agencies as needed. The Clinical Social Worker II/III may also be asked to cover other disease teams as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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Under the general supervision of Cancer Services leadership, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, the Clinical Social Worker II is responsible for administering social work services, including comprehensive psychosocial assessment and psychosocial support surrounding crisis intervention, adjustment to illness, psychoeducation and anticipatory guidance related to treatment, mental health, substance use, mandated reporting, transportation, lodging, financial/grant support, barriers to care/compliance, and linkage to additional resources as needed.

The Clinical Social Worker II is responsible for educating and advocating for patients and families and will be required to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team as well as outside agencies. The Clinical Social Worker II participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. Performs all other duties as assigned.

The Per Diem Clinical Social Worker II position will serve multiple cancer disease teams across multiple sites (Hillcrest, La Jolla, Encinitas, Vista) to assist with coverage. Hours will be between regular business hours, M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and will be used for coverage during leaves and as needed for additional support.

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Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Operations, Patient Access and Supportive Care, the Patient Navigation Program Supervisor is responsible for the management and supervision of patient navigation program staff in facilitating the delivery of an excellent experience for patients and caregivers obtaining oncology care. The incumbent will ensure the development and maintenance of positive program relationships with physician leaders, providers, care team members and all UC San Diego Health staff to facilitate and support patients throughout their cancer journey. The Patient Navigation Program Supervisor will oversee navigator responsibilities, evaluations, schedules, coverage, onboarding, training, recruitment and retention. The supervisor will provide oversight for patient navigators initiating contact with patients and families and establishing ongoing, proactive communication at each new phase of treatment.

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