Research Teaching Specialist II

Overview

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating tobacco‑related morbidity and mortality.

Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute: a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies has an opening for a Research Teaching Specialist II located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of the Institute Director, this position conducts specialized research, using judgement to adapt methods and techniques. It is responsible for managing surveillance or research studies, including design, analysis, and reporting, and may supervise work of students and lower‑level professionals.

• Performs various research and technical operations independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations, and conclusions.
• Performs analyses with large databases with a high level of independence, ensuring accurate reporting of data.
• Helps coordinate data management systems; develops and documents data quality control procedures as appropriate.

• Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of tobacco control surveillance required.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Title:

Research Teaching Specialist II
Department:
Nicotine & Tobacco Institute

Location:

New Brunswick, NJ

Employment Type:

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Day shift, 12‑month staff term
Grade: 25S
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Union: HPAE 5094
Salary Range: $71,162.00 to $ (minimum $71,162.00, mid range $85,428.00, maximum $)

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