In 2022, businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford committed $150 million to the creation of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at UC San Diego. This gift combines current infrastructure with new Centers intended to leverage the advantages of space-based science, including expansion and, in some ways, quite literally launch stem cell research and regenerative medicine at UC San Diego into new spaces, endeavors, and training of future stem cell scientists.

Sanford Stem Cell Institute provides essential physical and human resources needed to leverage stem cell research currently being conducted at UC San Diego. Due to the complexity of regenerative medicine projects and substantial institutional investment, daily Sanford Stem Cell Institute personnel work with all 9 Vice Chancellor areas: Academic Affairs; Research Affairs; Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Student Affairs; Marine Sciences; Health Sciences; Health System; Chief Financial Officer; Advancement; Resource Management and Planning.

As part of UC San Diego, Sanford Stem Cell Institute motivates University-wide change, sustainability, and partnership, focusing on creating the structure under which various innovative regenerative medicine units and initiatives are developed.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute builds upon a $100 million gift in 2013 from T. Denny Sanford that established UC San Diego as a leader in developing and delivering the therapeutic promise of human stem cells - special cells with the ability to develop into many different cell types and which, when modified and repurposed, have the potential to treat, remedy or cure a vast array of conditions and diseases.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute includes six (6) stem cell Centers led by Center Directors and Deputy Directors.

1. Sanford Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center, for stem cell research that will be conducted in a laboratory bay located aboard the International Space Station currently in low-Earth orbit.

2. Sanford Stem Cell Fitness and Space Medicine Center, which conducts in-depth space fitness and orbital medicine that can benefit both astronauts and people living on Earth.

3. Sanford Stem Cell Innovation Center, which will support regenerative medicine company development, including contract research in low-Earth orbit.

4. Sanford Stem Cell Discovery Center, which conducts basic and translational stem cell research.

5. Sanford Advanced Therapy Center, which provides fundamental tools and services to move basic research findings to next stages, such as early phase trials.

6. Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center, which conducts research to accelerate relevant drug and therapy development in regenerative medicine, including clinical trials.

Under general supervision, this position reports to the Director of Clinical Research and the Director of the Sanford Stem cell Clinical Center. The incumbent applies professional concepts that will contribute to database creation for stem cell and gene therapy clinical trials that operate within the Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center's (SSCCC) Alpha Clinic. Within defined procedures and practices, incumbent determines appropriate action to database programing and development. Collaborates with other software developers to develop and maintain moderately-complex and complex applications, components, and frameworks used for the capture, analysis, management, and dissemination of large, biomedical databases. Serves as a domain expert on various multi-disciplinary project teams comprised of faculty investigators, study sponsors, biostatisticians, clinical staff, data manager, as well as other software developers, to design and develop web-based data management systems to support large, multi-site clinical studies.

Applies professional concepts, department / unit and campus / medical center / OP policies and procedures to resolve a variety of complex issues in one or more IT areas of specialization. Analyzes complex issues. Within defined procedures and practices, determines appropriate action.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Broad knowledge of various areas of IT.

• Advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation. Basic knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated ability to create software specifications.

• Demonstrated ability to install software and troubleshoot and repair moderately complex problems with computing devices, peripherals and software. Understanding of and experience troubleshooting client, server and peripherals-related issues and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination and analysis.

• Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.

• Demonstrated experience with database administration. Working knowledge of database management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to database system design. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderately complex databases.

• Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.

• Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Demonstrated skill at administering moderately complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks.

• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.

• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent / related functions.

• Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements.

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.

• Works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with a range of programming, markup, and query languages, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python, Perl, SQL, etc.

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with web application development tools and frameworks, including Pyramid, Flask, Django, CGI.pm, mod_perl, Catalyst, JQuery, Dojo, YUI, etc.

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with relational and non-relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with database interfaces such as Psycopg, DBI/DBD, MySQLdb, JDBC, etc.

• Advanced knowledge and experience with testing tools and software, including PyTest, Nose, PyUnit, Test::More, Test::Deep, JsUnit, JUnit, and Selenium tools.

• Ability to create software development project plans and schedules utilizing standard Agile Project Management tools and methodologies (JIRA, Confluence).

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience designing RESTful APIs.

• Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture systems e.g., REDCap, etc.

• Knowledge of computer systems validation and 21 CFR part 11 compliant databases.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.