Research Dietitian
$59,000–$59,000 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement nutrition-related research protocols across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and remote environments, translating study aims into feasible dietary methodologies while ensuring regulatory compliance with IRB, FDA, and Good Clinical Practice standards. Conduct protocol-defined participant assessments, deliver education via secure telehealth platforms, and manage dietary outcome data using electronic capture systems to maintain accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with principal investigators, physicians, and research coordinators to ensure study feasibility, data integrity, and participant safety. Prepare nutrition sections for IRB submissions, participate in regulatory audits, and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing efforts. This role supports clinical and translational research studies within the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School, applying advanced nutrition science principles without providing independent medical nutrition therapy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a closely related field
- 4 years of relevant experience in human subjects research, nutrition research, clinical research, or healthcare research and including general professional experience in healthcare, research, or academic environments
- Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition science, research methodologies, and regulatory requirements (IRB, GCP)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field with a research concentration, thesis, or capstone project
- 4 years of experience in supporting human subjects research, including clinical, translational, or population‐based studies
- Experience working in an academic medical center, large integrated healthcare system, or research institute
- Demonstrated experience supporting NIH‐, foundation‐, or industry‐sponsored research
- Experience with decentralized, hybrid, or virtual clinical trials, including remote data collection or participant engagement
- Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, nutrition research databases, and remote research tools
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), as required by Texas law
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
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