Research Dietitian - Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Laboratory

About Us

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts research focusing on the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows.

Position Type

Professional / Unclassified

Department

LSUPBRC Clinic - Ingestive Behavior - Admin (Corby Kyle Martin (00009390) (Inherited))

Work Location

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade

Professional

Job Description

The Research Dietitian will work closely with a small team of researchers and dietitians and will participate in all aspects of clinical research conducted by the Ingestive Behavior Laboratory, including collaboration in the development and execution of research studies, collection management and analysis of study data, development and delivery of dietary & behavioral interventions, and creation and testing of mHealth applications.

Major Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements specialized research diets and controlled feeding protocols in accordance with study requirements and investigator specifications.
• Educates research participants on study diets, meal compliance, food preparation instructions, and protocol requirements to support participant adherence and study integrity.
• Collaborates with principal investigators, study coordinators, nurses, and research staff to support study start-up activities, protocol implementation, and ongoing study operations.
• Maintains accurate research records, source documentation, nutrient databases, food production logs, and study-related data entry within applicable electronic systems.
• Assists with development of menus, recipes, nutrient calculations, and standardized procedures to support clinical and metabolic research studies.
• Ensures compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), sponsor requirements, and applicable federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, audits, monitoring visits, and protocol training sessions related to metabolic research operations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Louisiana or ability to obtain licensure prior to hire.
• One year of experience in clinical nutrition, metabolic nutrition, research nutrition, clinical trials, which can include internships, academic research, or work in a clinical or research lab setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with research participants and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to accurately document, manage data, and maintain compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.

Competencies

None

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made. A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Additional Position Information

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Essential Position (Y/N)

N

Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.