NUTRITIONIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Nutritionist to provide individual and group nutrition counseling for participants in nutrition and weight management studies. The role may involve data collection, participant communications, and other study administrative tasks.

The Nutritionist will counsel participants, establish goals, monitor progress, and manage data such as diet, anthropometrics, and activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Preferred: Registered Dietitian (RD) licensed by the Alabama BOED.
• Experience with nutrition or behavioral counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior change counseling to participants in nutrition, weight loss, and weight management trials.
• Establish goals with participants and monitor progress over the study.
• Monitor and track participant data including anthropometrics, diet, and physical activity.
• Communicate study expectations and train participants on web-based monitoring tools.
• Screen potential participants for study feasibility.
• Coordinate scheduling, materials, and progress tracking for study activities.
• Attend weekly study meetings to plan project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Proactive

Nutrition/behavior counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Tools

REDCap

Excel

Job description

Job Description - NUTRITIONIST (T238612)

NUTRITIONIST - ( T238612 )

Description

NUTRITIONIST

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

The Nutritionist will primarily provide individual and group-based nutrition counseling to participants in nutrition and weight management studies. The Nutritionist may also assist with other research-related duties such as data collection, participant communications, and other study-related administrative tasks.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Provide behavior change counseling to participants enrolled in nutrition, weight loss, and weight management clinical trials.
• 2. Work with study participants to establish goals and monitor progress throughout the study.
• 3. Monitor and track participant data including anthropometrics, diet, and physical activity.
• 4. Communicate with study participants to ensure proper completion of data collection.
• 5. Screen potential research participants to assess feasibility of study participation.
• 6. Communicate study expectations with participants and train participants on the use of various web-based technologies to monitor weight, diet, and physical activity, and other lifestyle factors.
• 7. Evaluate participants' eligibility based on study criteria.
• 8. Manage the coordination of study activities such as scheduling study visits, communicating with participants and other study staff, preparing study materials, and tracking study progress.
• 9. Attend weekly study-related meetings to plan and collaborate on project activities.
• 10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range

$47,665 – $77,455

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred

Currently licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics (BOED) required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Effective communicator with staff and patients
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills
• Proactive
• Skilled in the use of REDCap software for research data collection
• Skilled in the use of excel
• Experience with nutrition or behavioral counseling

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

311401800 General Internal Med & Population Science

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible