Research Dietitian

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville seeks a part-time nutrition researcher to design and monitor patient diets and study data tasks. You will train staff, collect and enter dietary data, analyze records, and assist with regulatory documents, grants and reports in a clinical research setting.

Minimum education is a Bachelor's Degree and registration as a Dietitian (RD) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for the role.
• Registered Dietitian licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient nutritional care and designs diets per study protocols.
• Trains dietary data coordinators and collects/enters study dietary data.
• Analyzes nutritional records and oversees certification of nutrition research assistants.
• Assists physicians and faculty with regulatory documents, study preparation, grants and reports.
• Collaborates with study staff to develop tailored materials and integrate nutrition information.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This position is for the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics.Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. The salary range for this part-time position will be prorated based on 60% effort as the position is 22.5 hours per week. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Summary

Prepares accurate patient nutritional care and designs and implements diets to align with study protocols. Trains dietary data coordinators, collects and enters study data, analyzes nutritional records, and oversees the certification of all nutrition research assistants. Assists physicians and faculty with regulatory documents, study preparation, and grants and reports. Develops tailored materials and provides assistance with nutrition-related tasks.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patient nutritional care in accordance with diagnosis, research protocols, and all applicable regulations. Designs and implements diets to align with study protocols.
• Trains dietary data coordinators to customize a nutrient analysis database as directed; collects and enters study dietary data as directed. Oversees the certification of all nutrition research assistants.
• Acquires documents to conduct and complete study forms; collects and analyzes nutritional records.
• Assists physicians and other faculty with preparation of regulatory documents, planning, subject recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, study conduct, agendas, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, grants, and reports.
• Collaborates with study staff to develop tailored materials and integrate the nutrition information with the other components of the study.
• Provides technical assistance to study staff on nutrition-related tasks.

Physical Effort

Light – needs to be able to carry large binders.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Part-time regular

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Required Licensure/Certification Registered Dietitian

Work Schedule This position is part-time (60% effort, 22.5 hours per week) and will require flexibility with shift/hours; incumbent may need to occasionally work evenings or weekends to attend meetings or conduct patient visits.

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.