Research Dietician - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Responsibilities

The Research Dietitian is responsible for implementing nutrition related needs of research protocols. He/she is a nutrition resource to clinical investigators and may assist them in protocol development. The nutrition requirements of assigned protocols must be assessed and carried out by the Research Dietitian. Tasks performed in this position include: developing research related assessment tools and education materials; conducting patient education and assesments; developing research diet regimens; collecting and analyzing nutritional data;maintaining up-to date, accurate nutritional analysis software and nutrient data bases;assisting researchers in interpreting nutritional data; and writing scientific papers.

Qualifications


A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics, completion of an American Dietetic Association accredited internship and ADA Registered Dietitian status is required. The candidate must demonstrate good communication skills to interact with patients, physicians, and co-workers. Attention to detail and analytic ability is important for developing research diet regimens, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting nutrition data and managing an accurate nutrient database. Understanding of nutrition analysis software and basic computer skills is also necessary. Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field and/or previous clinical experience is preferred. Licensed Dietitian (LD) with the state of Minnesota preferred. ADA Registered Dietitian status required.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.


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