Research Nutritionist (The Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR))

We are seeking a Research Nutritionist who will be integral part of the nutrition care team of the ICTR's Research Nutrition Program. The Research Nutritionist plays a vital role in the recommendation and provision of nutritional therapies and the development of the nutritional component of research protocols. The position acts as a specialist in clinical research nutrition management with expertise in nutrition and specialized nutritional therapies. The position provides some dietary outpatient counseling for research participants/patients and may participate as co-investigator and nutritional consultant for research protocols. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Food Service * Assist in developing food safety training for nutrition and nursing staff. * Contact facilities and outside contractors for calibration and repair of equipment. * Maintain food safety licensures and provide on-going training for dietetic technicians/cooks. Research * Review and evaluate nutritional design of research protocols, design specialized diets, direct production and service of these diets. * Assume active role in activities of the research units, including scientific data collection, professional writing, publication, and developing programs to further the goals of the units. * Prepare reports, collect and analyze data, and maintain records. Clinical Skills * Monitor and evaluate nutritional care of research participants. * Act as a resource in nutrition for physicians, nurses, dietitians, patient care committees, etc. * Participate in staff rounds, attend protocol presentations and discuss nutritional services with medical staff. * Assists Director in the training and development of the Research Nutrition Technicians. * Assist Director in the evaluation of program goals, policies and procedures, standards of care and performance improvement. Training * Precept dietetic interns and other hospital staff on research dietetics, metabolic techniques, protocol development, and current research topics. * Present in-services to nursing and nutrition staff. * Assist Director and Sr. Research Nutritionists with support of research nutrition dietetic internship rotation programs. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, or related field. * RD or LD-eligible within six months of hire. * Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. * Clinical internship experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications * Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Community Nutrition or related field. * Two years post LD-eligible clinical and pediatric experience. * * * Classified Title: Nutritionist Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Nutritionist (The Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR)) Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($56,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM ICTR Inst Clin Translational Resrch Personnel area: School of Medicine