Registered Dietician

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We specialize in Phase I-IV studies across therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutritional assessments, nutrition therapy, and/or nutrition counseling services for participants of clinical studies, in compliance with study protocol, SOPs, GCP, ICH, and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an informational resource and subject matter expert for study subjects on nutrition and nutrition education.
• Review subjects’ medical history and conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, nutrition therapy, and/or nutritional counseling sessions with study participants according to protocol guidelines.
• Meet with Sponsors and Study Monitors as needed to address questions.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with ALCOA-C standards and complete all monitor and sponsor queries.
• Complete all sponsor-assigned training, certifications, and re-certifications per protocol requirements.
• Attend and successfully complete all company training programs; participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers, and company information.
• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field and 2+ years' clinical nutrition education experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
• BLS certification is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, email, electronic health records, and web applications.
• Typing proficiency (40+ WPM).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work well independently and collaboratively with coworkers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to changes in workloads and priorities, and work under minimal supervision.
• Professional, respectful, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity, dependability, and ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• Supplemental insurances.
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match.