Tobacco Treatment Specialist

Tobacco Treatment Specialist And Research Assistant

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University has an opening for a tobacco treatment specialist (TTS) and research assistant to work on a smoking cessation intervention trial with individuals who are at high risk for lung cancer and are undergoing lung cancer screening or have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving treatment in the STAR Program. The TTS will conduct the telephone-based smoking cessation intervention for both programs. Additional responsibilities include participant assessments and data management. Prior data management experience and patient-facing experience is required. Start date is July 2026.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting telephone-based smoking cessation counseling
• Conducting data management activities
• Providing support for the clinical trial and the clinical program, including scheduling and tracking participants, and conducting participant assessments

The incumbent will work as part of the Lung Screening, Tobacco, and Health (LSTH) team, and will be centrally involved in the smoking cessation research program at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This includes assisting with the assessment and treatment protocol for patients enrolled in the TEAL trial and the STAR program the person in this position will report to Dr. Kathryn Taylor and to Dr. Randi Williams.

Bachelor's degree in pre-med, public health, psychology, or another social science is required. The candidate may have already undergone a training program for tobacco treatment specialists or if not, newly hired team member will be provided with that training as part of this position. A two-year commitment is required. Prior experience working on behavioral research or clinical projects is required. Prior work on tobacco-related behavioral research is preferred but not required. Additional recommended qualifications include: Experience working in clinical settings, advanced coursework in social/behavioral science, prior experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR); Knowledge of, and experience in working with IRBs; Experience using data management and statistical software (e.g. REDCap, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS).

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Pay range: $20.16 - $31.30