Nutrition Research Assistant I

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutritionist Assistant I assists the Nutrition Study Coordinator (NSC) in the day-to-day nutrition data collection and quality control of study procedures. The Nutritionist Assistant I follows standard operating procedures, attends training sessions, and maintains certifications, where appropriate and as directed by the NSC. The Nutritionist Assistant I obtains accurate, high quality data from study participants while minimizing the risks and distresses the study participant may experience. Special attention is given to developing and maintaining a pleasant and professional relationship with all study participants and their families, as well as with the ACNC staff and faculty.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
• Registered Dietician Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Responsibilities

• Trains bi-annually and certifies annually in all nutrition-related study procedure measurements including anthropometrics, body composition (PeaPod, BodPod, BIA, DXA, NMR), resting energy expenditure (metabolic cart) and any other procedure that will be pertinent to research protocols.
• Interacts and communicates with research participants, families and co-workers.
• Respects privacy and confidentiality of participants and adheres to HIPPA regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn, perform and maintain competencies in performing all study procedures.
• Practices cost effective use of resources.
• Demonstrates professionalism as evidence by: appearance, ethical practice (honest, trustworthy, truthful, dependable, accountable, cooperative, courteous), and motivation.
• May cross-train in other clinical research areas, such as the Brain Function Unit (Geodesic Sensor Net), EEG, EKG and any other research task requested by supervisor and/or ACNC administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED