Research Dietitian

About the role

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).

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.
• Cookout 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.
• Aid in 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

Qualifications

• 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).

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• A generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.

Schedule

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• A generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Contact Information

For additional information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.