Nutrition Research Assistant

About The Job

The Hormel Institute is seeking a nutrition researcher to assist with dietary interviews and intervention delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely and directly engage with participants.

Responsibilities

• Participate in virtual training sessions on conducting 24-hour dietary recalls remotely (5%)
• Participate in research team meetings and discussion sessions (5%)
• Conduct dietary recalls via phone based on participant availability (up to 90%)
• Support the launch and delivery of digital nutrition studies, including participant engagement (up to 40%)
• Aid in study documentation, data entry, and organizing participant materials (up to 10%)

Qualifications

• Previous experience implementing or supporting nutrition interventions
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Able to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment and respond to shifting priorities as needed
• Strong verbal communication skills, especially over the phone or Zoom
• Comfortable interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Experience handling sensitive information with professionalism and empathy
• Has experience with food preparation and exposure to different cuisines
• Reside in Minnesota
• Previous interaction with participants in nutrition studies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with dietary assessment tools
• Coursework in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or related fields

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Able to speak to participants for up to 90 minutes
• Access to a computer and high-speed Internet
• Access to a private area with no one around to conduct diet recalls

About The Department

The Hormel Institute is an independent biomedical research institution within the University of Minnesota’s Research and Innovation Office. Our mission is to conduct research and provide education in the biological sciences with applications in medicine and agriculture, specifically by understanding, treating, and controlling cancer and other chronic diseases.

About The University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a variety of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.