Dietetic Research Assistant – CRC at UNC-CH Nutrition Research Institute

Wayne State University; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a motivated Dietetic Research Assistant in Kannapolis, NC. This role involves working with the Clinical Research Core at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, focusing on food preparation for research studies while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will have food service experience, preferably in health care dietetics, and an understanding of nutritional science. Professional development opportunities are offered as part of this time-limited position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency with one year in food service, preferably in health care dietetics.
• Prior experience in nutritional science, culinary trades, or clinical research.
• Understanding of food safety, preparation, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products for research studies per protocol and food safety guidelines.
• Ensure precision in measurement and documentation for study integrity.
• Assist research teams with participant data collection.

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.