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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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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The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II will coordinate and oversee start-up procedures, implementation, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and maintenance of subjects. Create informational and recruitment materials and act as a liaison with other UCSD departments and agencies for the purpose of implementation of studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II will plan, develop and implement start-up procedures for multiple phase I-III research studies in assigned disease team as well as lead, direct, and coordinator operational efforts. Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data. Provide direction and guidance to investigators. Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts. Independently create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams. Work closely with federal and state regulatory officials.

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Under supervision, will recruit Cancer Center and Medical Center patients for sample banking. The samples will be available to Cancer Center researchers and community investigators for oncology research. Duties will include identifying and obtaining informed consent from patients seen in Cancer Center clinics or inpatients, as well as explaining the nature of the study, confidentiality and procedures. Screen medical records, abstract relevant medical data per protocol. Coordinate with various clinical laboratories for appropriate blood sample to be drawn, and/or draw blood samples as necessary, if certified in phlebotomy. Transport samples to lab per specifications and process for storage (including Ficoll separation of blood samples). Assist in creation and maintenance of a database that correlates samples with medical data. Accurately record patient data into appropriate databases. Perform long term follow-up of participating patients, request ongoing medical data as applicable. Act as a liaison for the Biorepository with investigators/researchers both at UCSD and in the community. Must maintain strict confidentiality. Other duties assigned as needed.

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The Simeone lab, with 25 years of continuous NIH funding, has been driven to understand the molecular determinants that drive pancreatic cancer development and progression. The lab works to define therapeutic vulnerabilities and uses laboratory-based models to study approaches for early detection, prevention, and development of novel therapeutics for pancreatic cancer. Specific areas of research interest are the DNA damage response and therapeutic vulnerabilities, understanding the complexities of the tumor microenvironment and mechanisms that drive therapeutic resistance, and developing new therapeutics to more effectively target pancreatic cancer.

Under general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Lab Manager will have dual responsibilities of overseeing and helping to drive the scientific direction and research productivity of the lab. The Lab Manager will serve as a senior scientist making significant innovative contributions pertaining to the development and design of new projects, grant writing, and establishing research collaborations between the Simeone lab and others across the UCSD community and beyond. For the right applicant, this position has the potential to lead to independent funding in the future.

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Under supervision, assist with the characterization of "POLQ Synthetic Lethality in HR-Deficient Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma" and preclinical studies. Assist with recombinant DNA work and genome engineering. Assist with various cell culture techniques such as performing flow cytometry analysis of cell surface protein expression, cell propagation, contaminant testing, and cryopreservation. Assist with mouse colony management and genotyping using established PCR techniques. Work with small animals and assist with procedures such as surgery, pancreatic orthotopic injections, ultrasound imaging, and monitoring pregnancies. Assist with immunohistochemistry of frozen and fixed tissues or cells. Assist with protein biochemistry techniques including protein quantification, SDS PAGE, immunoprecipitation, and Western blotting. 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 direct supervision, the Lab Assistant will assist in basic laboratory duties including front desk support, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment and keep the laboratory area clean and organized. The incumbent will assist with steps of the routine histology processing and assist with administration including billing, ledgers, income and expenditures. Will keep up to date inventory, assist with expense reports.

The Lab Assistant will maintain laboratory environmental health and safety activities including radioactive, chemical and biological waste disposal. The incumbent must comply and keep up to date on all safety training. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Collaborates and assists in the analysis of funds, comparisons, projections, and reconciliations in order to construct, monitor, and maintain the Affiliates' annual operating budget. Develops financial projections for the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and annual five-year strategic plan. Develops, explores the viability of, and proposes new and alternate funding sources, and forecasts existing volatile fund sources. Assists with short and long-term projections and analysis of available and projected financial resources for use in forecasting and planning of programs, activities, and personnel. Contributes to the development of office policies, procedures, and standards to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. Prepares budget projections, cost analysis, and forecasts to ensure the availability of funding and to assist/provide feedback to PIs in long-range planning. Makes recommendations to PIs in addressing potential problems. Serves as the department's custodian to monitor and track inventory equipment for UCSD's Campus Asset Management System (CAMS). Independently responsible for the department's accounts receivable and payable database.

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Under general supervision, the Pancreatic Cancer Patient Care Coordinator provides clinically expert service for pancreatic cancer patients referred to Moores Cancer Center. Serves as liaison between patients and physicians and clinical staff, assessing and determining the acuity of patient symptoms and communicating these to the relevant specialists. The pancreatic cancer patient care coordinator will interview all new patients and assess their needs to expedite disposition and multidisciplinary care. Assesses and provides physician assistant functions including ordering appropriate tests for pancreatic cancer diagnosis and staging and conveys results to patients, including instructions and lab results, providing health education as needed. Triages all incoming patient calls and electronic messages from new pancreatic cancer patients. Manages and documents all communications in the electronic medical record system. Evaluates and organizes pancreatic cancer patient’s care journey by referral to all relevant specialties and ancillary services. Direct supervision will occur by assigned physician leaders in surgical, medical and radiation oncology. The position requires a strong emphasis on efficiently organizing comprehensive care of the pancreatic cancer patient, from diagnosis to initiation of therapy. Position requires deep knowledge, skills and abilities in multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer care. Additionally, the role will encompass clinical assessment and ongoing management of pancreatic cancer survivorship care.

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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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The Oncology Infusion APP Supervisor oversees  Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in daily operations, ensuring adherence to ethics and quality standards in the delivery of advanced practice care, including performing exams, ordering diagnostic and screening tests, diagnosing and treating patients, developing plans of care, accurately documenting patient medical history and care, and educating and consulting with patients and families. Key responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the department operations, resolving system issues, advising on work methods, functioning as a clinical and operational resource and assisting with escalated issues.

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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 supervises staff (RNs, LVNs and Medical Assistants) in multiple outpatient oncology clinics to ensure delivery of optimal care in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. This position will report to the Ambulatory Care Patient Manager (Nurse Manager, Multi-Specialty Clinic). This position also will provide and supervise clinical care at the expert level, ensuring patient safety and regulatory readiness. This position will provide staff development, coaching and performance management, recruiting and retention and lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives, under the oversight of the Nurse Manager.

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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. RNs will also have the opportunity to cross-train and work with other oncology disease teams in this department 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; clinical ladder advancement and professional development in collaboration with the clinical nurse specialist and clinical nurse educator.

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The Infusion/Procedure Nurse will provide care coordination and infusion support during periods of low patient census or when no procedures are scheduled. The ability to multitask and manage multiple patients simultaneously while effectively handling patient care is essential. The nurse will educate patients and their families before and after these procedures, collaborating closely with the provider performing the procedure. Additionally, the nurse ensures daily readiness of the Procedure Suite, reviews the procedure census, and manages the provider schedule, including accommodating same-day treatments and lab services.

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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.

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The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Clinic RNs will work within all domains of outpatient cancer services (clinics, BMT, Radiation Oncology) 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, care coordination planning, intervention, evaluation and patient/family education.

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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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This position will work with the outpatient Palliative Care team to provide palliative services to patients and families throughout UCSD. The Palliative Care RN, in collaboration with the Palliative Care team, focuses on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potentially life-limiting illness and necessitates a dynamic, caring relationship with the patient and family to reduce suffering. This position requires a strong clinical knowledge of symptom management, including pain, and experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize care for the patient. Strong clinical, communication and advocacy skills are essential.The New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This program is multi-faceted and designed to support our New Grads with a comprehensive transition-to-practice experience through enhanced clinical learning, patient simulation activities, hands-on skill training and so much more!

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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 the direct supervision of the Palliative Care Program Manager, and working alongside an inter-professional team, performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. The Palliative Care Nurse case managers assist the medical provider in a case management role by prepping patients for their in-person/telemedicine visits, conducting pain, nausea, constipation, and sleep assessments, triage processing, preparation and assistance with patient examinations, and patient education. Will be responsible for managing a transition of care clinic, including scheduling patients for post discharge visits. Position requires initiative, able to prioritize, and multitasking.

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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’s Infusion pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated pharmacist to work in a position covering the ambulatory oncology infusion dispensing areas of Moores Cancer Center and Koman Outpatient Pavilion infusion. The UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center unites the Cancer Center's clinical enterprise (including a tumor registry, magnetic resonance imaging, and radiation oncology) with basic, clinical, translational, and cancer prevention research. This position will review and verify chemotherapy regimens and oversee chemotherapy admixtures and dispensing. Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned; participate in Medical Center, Cancer Center and Department of Pharmacy committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy. Provide progressive pharmaceutical care services for the oncology patients.

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Under supervision, incumbent will perform a variety of chemical syntheses and analyses, as well as general laboratory duties to support a contrast media research laboratory in the department of Radiology. Individual will be responsible for data collection, data entry, analysis of chemical experiments, as well as syntheses of literature compounds and syntheses developed in the laboratory. Candidate will use standard chemical analysis methods and be able to develop modifications of standard methods to meet special needs.

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Radiation Therapy Technologists typically confer with Radiation Oncologists and work closely with Dosimetrists to discuss the treatment plan and the type of simulator films that will be necessary; place reference markings on the patients' body; review treatment procedures with the patient to reinforce the therapist's comments on reactions to therapy, to ensure that communication and emergency procedures are understood, and to advise on appropriate dietary and skin care procedures; position patients for single portal, multiple portal, rotation or cross beam therapy, providing immobilization devices as required; set up equipment according to the treatment plan verifying the placement of bars, wedges and similar devices; closely monitor the patient for unexpected reactions and report these deviations to the Therapist; and record delivered dosage values on the chart, verifying these values against the prescribed treatment plan.

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Under direct supervision of the clinic 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 profession code of the State of California and/or the regulations The Joint Commission (TJC).

These duties also include but are not limited to: scheduling patient appointments and associated patient system screens; accurate billing; environmental care functions; equipment/supply management; and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. The position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Performs other related duties as required.

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Seeking a dynamic leader who will play a crucial role in leading and overseeing patient navigation services within Cancer Services. This Manager will ensure a culturally competent patient navigation program through training, workflow enhancement, and ongoing program refinement. They will monitor program effectiveness and outcomes, collecting and analyzing data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement and appropriate workflow standardization. Building upon the success of the existing program, the Manager will partner with Cancer Services leaders to identify opportunities for programmatic expansion in alignment with clinical services geographic growth. The incumbent will cultivate positive relationships with physician leaders, providers, care team members and all UC San Diego Health staff to support patients throughout their cancer journey. In addition, they will establish and maintain relationships with philanthropic donors, community organizations and resources to provide patients with access to critical supportive services, financial assistance, and other resources.

The position supervises a team of non-clinical patient navigators, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the team delivers exceptional service to patients and caregivers obtaining oncology care. They provide oversight for patient navigators initiating contact with patients and families, ensuring proactive communication at each phase of treatment. The Manager will also directly provide patient navigation services.

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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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Under the supervision of the Cancer Services Infusion Scheduling Supervisor, the Infusion Scheduler is responsible for scheduling and coordinating multiple complex Infusion Center appointments including infusion, fast track and lab visits for non-oncology and oncology patients. This position works closely with patients, providers, nursing team, and leaders to schedule accurate and safe treatments for the patient and ensure the optimal patient experience.The Infusion Scheduler communicates with patients continuously with appointment updates. They will answer incoming patient calls to schedule appointments and answer any non-clinical/ medical patient questions or triage to the appropriate staff member. They may also make outgoing phone calls to schedule subsequent infusions and remind patients of upcoming infusions.The Infusion Scheduler is responsible for the creation of Hospital Account Records (HARs) and ensuring patient registration, demographics, and insurance information is accurate and continually updated and verified. This position is also responsible for understanding authorization requirements and referral management. The Infusion Scheduler will help direct patients to the appropriate clinical setting and facilitate patient flow. May provide additional coverage as needed in all areas, including Infusion Services Call Center and check-in support as well as a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of daily patient services within all clinical areas.

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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.

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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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