We are seeking a
- _Research Nutritionist_
- who will be integral part of the nutrition care team of the ICTR's Research Nutrition Program.
The Research Nutritionist plays a vital role in the recommendation and provision of nutritional therapies and the development of the nutritional component of research protocols. The position acts as a specialist in clinical research nutrition management with expertise in nutrition and specialized nutritional therapies. The position provides some dietary outpatient counseling for research participants/patients and may participate as co-investigator and nutritional consultant for research protocols.
- Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- _Food Service_ + Assist in developing food safety training for nutrition and nursing staff.
+ Contact facilities and outside contractors for calibration and repair of equipment. + Maintain food safety licensures and provide on-going training for dietetic technicians/cooks. _Research_ + Review and evaluate nutritional design of research protocols, design specialized diets, direct production and service of these diets. + Assume active role in activities of the research units, including scientific data collection, professional writing, publication, and developing programs to further the goals of the units. + Prepare reports, collect and analyze data, and maintain records. _Clinical Skills_ + Monitor and evaluate nutritional care of research participants. + Act as a resource in nutrition for physicians, nurses, dietitians, patient care committees, etc. + Participate in staff rounds, attend protocol presentations and discuss nutritional services with medical staff. + Assists Director in the training and development of the Research Nutrition Technicians. + Assist Director in the evaluation of program goals, policies and procedures, standards of care and performance improvement. _Training_ + Precept dietetic interns and other hospital staff on research dietetics, metabolic techniques, protocol development, and current research topics. + Present in-services to nursing and nutrition staff. + Assist Director and Sr. Research Nutritionists with support of research nutrition dietetic internship rotation programs.
- Minimum Qualifications
- + Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, or related field.
+ RD or LD-eligible within six months of hire. + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. + Clinical internship experience may be considered.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Master's Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Community Nutrition or related field.
+ Two years post LD-eligible clinical and pediatric experience.
Classified Title:
Nutritionist Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Nutritionist (The Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR))
Role/Level/Range:
ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range:
- $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (
- $56,000 targeted;
- Commensurate w/exp.)
- Employee group:
Full Time Schedule:
M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status:
Exempt Location:
School of Medicine Campus Department name:
SOM ICTR
Inst Clin Translational Resrch Personnel area: School of MedicineEqual Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
