Research Dietitian - Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Laboratory

Louisiana State University

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Dietitian in the Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Laboratory. The Research Dietitian will work closely with a small team of researchers and dietitians and will participate in all aspects of clinical research conducted by the Ingestive Behavior Laboratory, including collaboration in the development and execution of research studies, collection management and analysis of study data, development and delivery of dietary & behavioral interventions, and creation and testing of mHealth applications.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or related field from an accredited institution. If you established your exam eligibility prior to December 31, 2023, a bachelor’s degree is required.
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Louisiana or ability to obtain licensure prior to hire.
One year of experience in clinical nutrition, metabolic nutrition, research nutrition, clinical trials, which can include internships, academic research, or work in a clinical or research lab setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with research participants and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to accurately document, manage data, and maintain compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and implements specialized research diets and controlled feeding protocols in accordance with study requirements and investigator specifications.
Educates research participants on study diets, meal compliance, food preparation instructions, and protocol requirements to support participant adherence and study integrity.
Collaborates with principal investigators, study coordinators, nurses, and research staff to support study start-up activities, protocol implementation, and ongoing study operations.
Monitors participant dietary compliance and documents deviations, adverse events, and study-related nutrition data in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Maintains accurate research records, source documentation, nutrient databases, food production logs, and study-related data entry within applicable electronic systems.
Assists with development of menus, recipes, nutrient calculations, and standardized procedures to support clinical and metabolic research studies.
Ensures compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), sponsor requirements, and applicable federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in quality assurance activities, audits, monitoring visits, and protocol training sessions related to metabolic research operations.
Other duties as assigned.