Dietetic Research Assistant – CRC

Southern Arkansas University; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University seeks a highly motivated Dietetic Research Assistant located in Kannapolis, NC. This role involves working with research teams to procure and prepare food for dietary studies according to strict protocols, ensuring data integrity through precise measurement.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, food service experience, and a passion for nutrition research. Opportunities for professional development are also offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in food service with an emphasis on health care dietetics.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols and integrity.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure and prepare food products for research studies.
• Ensure accurate measurement and control of ingredients.
• Collect participant data and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Nutrition science knowledge

Food service experience

Food safety understanding

Culinary skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for this Dietetic Research Assistant role. This position will be working as a part of the Clinical Research Core (CRC) at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). The CRC provides clinical and dietary support to research studies conducted by researchers at the NRI as well as contracted external researchers. The metabolic kitchen component of the CRC offers precision dietary preparation and distribution. Come join our team as we work on innovative dietary studies. Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Managers and Coordinators, the Dietetic Research Assistant will play a key role in dietary focused study interventions. The position will procure and prepare food products for research studies according to protocol, food safety, and sanitation guidelines. This includes strict control of ingredients and precise and accurate measurement. It is also critical to the integrity of the study data to practice the utmost precision in the calculation, labeling, recordkeeping and accuracy of research foods. Additional duties may include participant data collection including but not limited to providing instructions to study participants, distribution of food and/or beverages, and thorough participant data documentation.

This position will work closely with various research teams.

Benefits

Additional benefits associated with this position include the opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development. We will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals.

NOTE: This position is time-limited.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in food service with special emphasis on health care dietetics or related health care work, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Prior experience in nutritional science, culinary trades, clinical research or a related field.
• Nutrition or food service experience preferred with an understanding of food safety, food preparation and food composition.
• Knowledge of clinical research and understanding of importance of following protocol and reporting and formulation changes or errors immediately as it relates to study integrity.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.