Nutrition Researcher I - Clinical Feeding & Kitchen Ops

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Illinois

Hybrid

USD 21,000 - 27,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a Researcher I to design, conduct, and support nutrition interventions within the Nutrition Sciences department. This role involves working in metabolic and teaching kitchens to design, assemble, prepare, and distribute meals for controlled feeding studies and nutrition programs.

Must complete the ServSafe Food Safety Manager exam within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in related field OR High School diploma or GED and two years of related experience required.
Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, perform various support functions in a research laboratory.
Maintain equipment, computer database and lab supplies.
Assist registered dietitians with nutrition data and analysis from recalls and questionnaires.
Perform food safety and sanitation duties.
Work with staff and students to support clinical feeding studies and teaching kitchen programs.
Analyze nutrition status of meals and help create menus for study protocols.
Support quality improvement assessments.
Work with kitchen managers to support kitchen success.
Perform other duties as assigned.