Research Dietitian

Penn State University•University Park, IL

48d•$46,400 - $67,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Nutritional Sciences, in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State, is seeking candidates for a Research Dietitian position. The successful candidate will support both the Penn State Research Kitchen and Diet Assessment Center (DAC). The Penn State Research Kitchen is a metabolic kitchen dedicated to the production of foods, meals, and complete diets for clinical trials. The Diet Assessment Center conducts diet assessment, such as 24-hour recalls through NDSR and ASA-24, for nutrition-related research. The Research Dietitian will collaborate with investigators, research staff, students, and study participants to ensure the successful implementation of research protocols while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and participant service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition or a related field is required.
Familiarity and/or experience with nutrition research.
Familiarity and/or experience in diet assessment, especially using Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR).
Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration
ServSafe Food Handling Certification - National Restaurant Association
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ASA-24 diet assessment tool.

Responsibilities

Produce and provide research-grade food for clinical trials, ranging from formulation and procurement to meal preparation, cooking, and packing for off-site consumption in accordance with study protocols and food safety standards.
Conduct diet assessments with research participants using established dietary assessment methodologies and research tools, including NDSR and ASA24.
Engage with research participants to provide study-related instructions, answer questions, assess adherence to research protocols, and complete research-related administrative activities.
Supervise, train, and support undergraduate and graduate student research assistants.
Conduct quality assurance activities related to dietary assessment data, research kitchen operations, study documentation, and protocol implementation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Generate diet assessment reports, invoices, study documentation, and other research-related records in support of ongoing projects.
Assist with data management activities, record maintenance, and preparation of materials required for research studies, audits, and regulatory reviews.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of standard operating procedures related to dietary assessment, food preparation, participant services, and quality assurance.
Collaborate with faculty investigators, research coordinators, and study personnel to support the successful execution of nutrition and clinical research projects.
Other research activities as appropriate