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The Moores Cancer Center is one of just 53 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 14 departments (12 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 3 professional schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University, and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology. These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs.

As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center Business Office follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.

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.

Laboratory Research Assistant - 125114

Under supervision in a hematology/oncology research lab, assist with performing research studies and troubleshooting new and established assay techniques. Assist with performing and analyzing in vivo and in vitro experiments to study expression of specific proteins in ovarian, breast, and lung cancer and to define the role of specific proteins in promoting tumor growth, metastasis, and tumor initiation using primary cancer cells and cell lines. Assist with conducting in vivo experiments with patient-derived xenograft mouse models to assess treatment effects with novel agents. Assist with processing and banking primary human and mouse tumor samples. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Lab Research Assistant - 125373

Under close supervision, the incumbent will assist PI in research projects in synthetic organic chemistry and immunology. The incumbent will assist with planning and preparing lab scale chemical intermediates for medicinal chemistry and in vitro biology projects. Isolate and purify products of the experiments using standard techniques, including chromatography, distillation, crystallization, etc. Obtain analytical data to confirm the chemical structure and purity of the products, including NMR, MS, HPLC, etc. Maintain research records, including lab notebooks, analytical data files, literature files, etc. Responsible for oral presentations at weekly/monthly laboratory meetings. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Cancer Research Associate - 125349

Under supervision, assist with experiments, make observations, and record experimental data related to research projects. Perform basic cell culture including maintenance of cell lines and processing and culturing primary cells. Use basic molecular biology techniques to assist in the isolation of nucleotide acids from cells and tissues for PCR. Assist with animal studies including breeding and general colony maintenance, injections, imaging, and necropsy. Perform basic laboratory maintenance activities in the lab including regular cleaning and order reagents necessary for their experiments. Adhere to laboratory environmental health and safety guidelines, including appropriate chemical waste and biological waste disposal. Other duties assigned as needed.

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Laboratory Research Associate - 125324

The Laboratory Research Associate will be expected to contribute to the independent design, conduct, and analysis of experiments and their results and also preparation, presentation, and publication of results under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). Make significant innovative contributions pertaining to the design and overall direction of scientific research projects and propose possible changes or new directions in the course of the investigations. Read and evaluate scientific articles relevant to current research studies, finding new sources of information. The incumbent will be responsible for applying or adapting scientific techniques and assisting with the planning and scheduling of research procedures, recording the results of studies, compiling and analyzing data including statistical analyses, and preparing charts and graphs. Scientific intellect especially as it pertains to the immunology and molecular biology is essential. The incumbent will independently maintain and manage an animal breeding colony consisting of approximately 150 cages of animals, maintain laboratory equipment, order supplies as needed and assist laboratory management to provide support for students, postdocs and general laboratory operations.

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Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Hybrid - 125177

Reporting directly to the Executive Administrative Director (EAD) of the Moores Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CTO), the Manager, Regulatory Affairs leads a team of Regulatory Coordinators while taking on more programmatic responsibilities. With a focus on program enhancement, the Regulatory Manager collaborates closely with training and education specialists to strengthen key regulatory practices for Regulatory Coordinators, Clinical Research Coordinators and Data Coordinators. This involves creating and maintaining standard operating procedures, written instructions, and templates to streamline and optimize regulatory processes. Acting as a crucial link between the MCC CTO and various stakeholders, the Regulatory Manager serves as a liaison with both the Institutional Review Board (local and commercial) and ancillary committees.

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Clinical Trials Regulatory Research Associate - 125131

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at the Moores UCSD 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 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.

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Clinical Research Coordinator - 125122

Reporting directly to the Disease Team Project Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator coordinates the clinical research efforts of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trial activity conducted at the North County Cancer Centers including Encinitas and Vista locations; this includes: providing all aspects of protocol management, such as 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.

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Clinical Research Coordinator - 125101

Reporting directly to the Disease Team Project Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator coordinates the clinical research efforts of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trial activity- this includes: providing all aspects of protocol management, such as 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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(PA) Physician Assistant, Oncology Infusion Float - 124462

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.

(NP) Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Infusion Float - 124461

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.

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(RN) Nurse Supervisor - Infusion Services - 124913

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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(RN) Registered Nurse - Infusion (80%) - 124672

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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(RN) Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic & Infusion - 124914

The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Clinic and Infusion RNs will work within all domains of outpatient cancer services (clinics, BMT, Radiation Oncology, and Infusion) 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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Outpatient Clinical Infusion Pharmacist - 125042

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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Infusion Pharmacist II - Per Diem - 121964

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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Radiation Therapy Technologist - Per Diem - 120373

Radiation Therapy Technologists perform a wide variety of technical therapeutic procedures by the application of ionizing radiation from radioactive materials or generators to treat benign or malignant diseases of the body; and perform other related duties as assigned. 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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Infusion Pharmacy Technician III, Per Diem - 124164

Under general supervision, will perform a full range of duties in the Moores Cancer Center and the Outpatient Pavillion pharmacy setting. Assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications (includingantineoplastics/chemotherapy) for patient use for IV sterile compounding preparation &administration in accordance to established procedures under USP<797/HSP800, assist in thedistributions of medications via Pyxis Med Station A Stations; maintains skills applicable to all information systems within the pharmacy, 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 area.

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Space Facilities Coordinator - 125213

Under the direction of the Research Facilities Manager, serve as the Department Space Facilities Coordinator at MCC, a large and complex matrix organization comprised of >300+ physicians and scientists from 18 University departments and divisions, and other external institutions. Serve as a point of contact for all space, facilities, and equipment related aspects at the for more than 178,000 square feet of research, research support, instructional and administrative facilities, including the MCC building, the MCM modulars, and the adjacent Center for Novel Therapeutics. By design, the MCC building is both a patient care facility and a research facility. As such, the incumbent most be knowledgeable of Health & Safety policies as they apply to research and patient care, working closely with colleagues from UCSD Health to ensure policy compliance in the execution of maintenance, repairs, renovations, and day to day facilities needs.

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Front Desk Coordinator - Cancer Services - Per Diem - 123458

Under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Supervisor, the Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of daily patient services within all clinical areas. The scope encompasses greeting patients, check-in and check-out procedures, patient registration, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling for various Cancer Services clinics including, but not limited to, the Multi-Specialty Clinic, BMT, Breast Clinic and Hillcrest Cancer Clinic.

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