Metabolic Research Dietitian — Field Nutrition & Data

Goldbelt Apex LLC; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex LLC in Natick, MA seeks a Research Dietitian to provide high-level nutrition expertise for military research studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and GCP adherence. You will design specialized metabolic diets and coordinate data collection across multiple trials.

The role requires an RD, experience with nutrition data analysis (SPSS, Food Processor), and strong scientific communication skills. On-site with occasional telework approval.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of nutrition interventions and their effects on Warfighter health.
• Strong scientific writing and presentation capabilities.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Research Coordination: document and coordinate complex military-relevant human studies from development to closeout.
• Regulatory Compliance: develop research protocols, IRB submissions, continuing reviews and final reports.
• Data Analysis: perform analysis using SPSS and nutrition software such as Food Processor.
• Metabolic Dietetics: design and prepare specialized diets for controlled feeding studies.
• Field/Clinical Testing: conduct body composition and metabolic testing (DEXA, InBody, indirect calorimetry).
• Protocol Implementation: apply nutrition/intervention protocols for randomized trials.
• Communication: disseminate findings via manuscripts and conference presentations.

Skills

Nutrition interventions knowledge

Scientific writing

GCP compliance

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Certified Clinical Research Professional

CITI Program certifications (Biomedical Researchers, Study Coordinators, Monitors)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

SPSS

Food Processor

Job description

Goldbelt Apex LLC in Natick, MA seeks a Research Dietitian to provide high-level nutrition expertise for military research studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and GCP adherence. You will design specialized metabolic diets and coordinate data collection across multiple trials.

The role requires an RD, experience with nutrition data analysis (SPSS, Food Processor), and strong scientific communication skills. On-site with occasional telework approval.