Involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.

Learns to use professional concepts to conduct and / or support analytical studies or projects. Works on problems of limited scope. Acquires skills to fully analyze issues and problems, gather data and information, find and evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations.

The premedical UCSF Breast Care Center (BCC) Internship Program is a highly competitive program which we offer recent college graduates the opportunity to gain 1-2 years of experience contributing to progress in basic science, clinical research, and patient care. Our vision is to sustain our program as a demonstration of a "Premedical Corps", similar in spirit to the Peace Corps or Teach for America. In such programs, young people earn a stipend while gaining experience working in areas of high need for a few years before continuing their educational and professional journeys. The Research Assistant will be part of the incoming 2026-2027 intern cohort of the BCC Internship Program. The Research Assistant's main function will be to supply support to the BCC Faculty and Project Managers. They will assist in many aspects of the Faculty/Project Manager's projects possibly including; developing independent research projects, continuing previous interns' research projects, assisting with aspects of a clinical trial, assisting with integrating patient care, and collaborating in decision making processes. Additionally, the Research Assistant will support the Patient Support Corps program. This support program features the Research Assistants deployed as health coaches and patient advocates, in particular helping connect patients with relevant information, list questions, and make notes and recordings of visits with specialists.

Department Overview:

The UCSF Breast Care Center is specifically designed to meet the needs of patients with breast problems, breast cancer, or general concerns about

breast health. Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, psychologists, nutritionists, and pathologists work with patients to help coordinate care to ensure that all of their concerns are thoroughly addressed. Our mission is to develop an innovative setting that will ensure that a patient's sense of comfort and participation are central in delivering the best care possible.

The premedical UCSF Breast Care Center Internship Program is a highly competitive program which we offer recent college graduates the opportunity to gain 1-2 years of experience contributing to progress in basic science, clinical research, and patient care. Our vision is to sustain our program as a demonstration of a "Premedical Corps", similar in spirit to the Peace Corps or Teach for America. In such programs, young people earn a stipend while gaining experience working in areas of high need for a few years before continuing their educational and professional journeys. This program, created in 2005, has grown every year to include more robust experiences, larger and more impactful scientific research, as well as more hands on training with patients and mentors. For more information on the program please visit: https://bccinternship.ucsf.edu/