Nutrition Lab Manager

Sodexo Careers•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a full-time Nutrition Lab Manager for The Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN, the region’s only comprehensive pediatric center and highest‑level pediatric provider. This role supports a nationally recognized academic medical center with a Level IV NICU and a broad range of pediatric subspecialty services. The ideal candidate may be a Registered Dietitian (or eligible) or Registered Dietetic Technician with experience in a nutrition lab, milk room, formula room, or NICU environment, or a professional with demonstrated experience as a strong team leader who has successfully guided, coached, and supported hourly staff.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) OR, Professional team leader with demonstrated success guiding, coaching, and supporting hourly staff
Knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and preparation
Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Minimum Education Requirement: Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.
In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice.
In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital or pediatric setting preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee operations of the milk lab, ensuring safe, accurate preparation and handling of formula and human milk
Lead, coach, and support milk lab staff to ensure consistent performance and teamwork
Manage staff scheduling, training, onboarding, and competency validation
Monitor quality, safety, and workflow processes; drive continuous improvement
Maintain accurate documentation, inventory, and tracking related to milk lab operations