This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and detail-oriented nutrition professional to contribute to cutting-edge research that advances the science of human health and nutrition. In this role, the Dietitian will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, and fellow dietitians to support all phases of clinical research. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing dietary interventions, conducting nutritional assessments, managing participant engagement, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. Research activities will take place in both clinical and community settings, offering a diverse and impactful work environment.
Major Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of participants’ dietary intake, nutritional status, and health behaviors using validated tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate in the design and delivery of nutrition and health promotion interventions tailored to specific study protocols.
- Support study start-up activities, including protocol review, staff training, and preparation of study materials.
- Develop and maintain study-specific documentation such as source documents, screening tools, phone scripts, and data collection forms.
- Assist in creating and refining project workflows, recruitment strategies, and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient trial execution.
- Lead or support informed consent processes, ensuring participants understand study procedures and requirements.
- Perform study visits and collect protocol-specific data, including anthropometric measurements, dietary recalls, and other clinical assessments.
- Manage and oversee accurate and timely entry of clinical trial data into electronic data capture systems.
- Deliver specialized nutrition-related procedures or interventions as outlined in study protocols, including meal planning, counseling, or metabolic testing.
- Coordinate operational aspects of clinical trials, including regulatory submissions, budget monitoring, and timeline management in collaboration with the research team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassionate, non-judgmental approach to working with diverse populations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
- One (1) – Three (3) years of experience working in clinical research, clinical trials, or healthcare settings.
- Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap).
- Knowledge of clinical trial design, protocol development, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience conducting nutrition assessments and interventions in diverse populations.
- Ability to interpret and apply scientific literature to clinical practice.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data collection and reporting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
- This position is not eligible for remote work and relocation is not offered. Will you be able to reliable commute to Baton Rouge, LA for this job?
- Do others consider you to be compassionate and have a non-judgmental approach to working with diverse populations?
- Do you have knowledge of clinical trial design, protocol development, and regulatory compliance?
Education:
Experience:
- clinical research, clinical trials, or healthcare setting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RD or RDN credential by the CDR (Required)
Work Location: In person
