Dietetic Technician - CRC

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions will be working as a part of the Clinical Research Core (CRC) at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) located in Kannapolis, NC. The CRC provides clinical and dietary support to research studies conducted by researchers at the NRI as well as contracted external researchers. The metabolic kitchen component of the CRC offers precision dietary preparation and distribution. Dietetic Technicians will work independently and under the general supervision of the Research Project Managers and Coordinators, playing a key role in research dietary interventions. Dietetic Technicians will assist with the procurement, production, and distribution of food products for the Nutrition for Precision Health Study (NPH) as well as any additional new studies according to strict protocol, food safety, and sanitation guidelines. This includes detailed control of ingredients and precise and accurate measurement. It is also critical to the integrity of study data to practice the utmost precision in the calculation, labeling, recordkeeping, computer data entry, and accuracy of research foods while following stringent research protocols. Quality control will be a significant aspect of the positions with duplicate checks of systems and food preparation required. Additional duties may include some participant interactions including food distribution and computer documentation. Shifting priorities and flexible job assignments will often be required. Excellent attention to detail and mental concentration skills are required. Our goal is to work together with clinical research teams as a cohesive unit to ensure successful implementation of detailed study protocols.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.
Mental concentration skills.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development.
Will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals.

Responsibilities

Assist with the procurement, production, and distribution of food products for research studies.
Ensure adherence to strict protocol, food safety, and sanitation guidelines.
Maintain detailed control of ingredients and precise measurement.
Practice precision in the calculation, labeling, recordkeeping, computer data entry, and accuracy of research foods.
Perform quality control checks of systems and food preparation.
Potentially interact with participants for food distribution and computer documentation.
Adapt to shifting priorities and flexible job assignments.