Dietary Data Analyst – Nutritional Assessment

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia seeks a Nutritional Assessment Research Assistant to lead dietary intake data collection and analysis for longitudinal pediatric studies. You will coordinate ethics renewals, manage data entry, and liaise with multiple centers across Canada and North America.

You will work under senior investigators in the Panagiotopoulos and Devlin labs, handling data management, consent documentation, and regulatory tasks with strict confidentiality and rigorous ethical

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., nutrition, dietetics) and a minimum three years of related experience.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect dietary intake data and supplement use during clinical visits with participants.
• Instruct participants on reporting portion sizes.
• Responsible for study follow-up activities and data management/analysis.
• Use ASA24 and ESHA software for data processing and nutrient estimation.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators and other centers across Canada/North America.
• Assist with drafting study consent and regulatory documents.
• Maintain REB records and central binders; ensure regulatory submissions.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ethics & confidentiality

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics

Master's degree in nutrition or related field

Tools

ASA24

ESHA Food Processor

REDCAP

Microsoft Word/Excel

UBC RISe

Workday

Job description

The University of British Columbia seeks a Nutritional Assessment Research Assistant to lead dietary intake data collection and analysis for longitudinal pediatric studies. You will coordinate ethics renewals, manage data entry, and liaise with multiple centers across Canada and North America.

You will work under senior investigators in the Panagiotopoulos and Devlin labs, handling data management, consent documentation, and regulatory tasks with strict confidentiality and rigorous ethical