Research Nutritionist (The Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR))

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Research Nutritionist who will be integral part of the nutrition care team of the ICTR's Research Nutrition Program. The Research Nutritionist plays a vital role in the recommendation and provision of nutritional therapies and the development of the nutritional component of research protocols. The position acts as a specialist in clinical research nutrition management with expertise in nutrition and specialized nutritional therapies. The position provides some dietary outpatient counseling for research participants/patients and may participate as co-investigator and nutritional consultant for research protocols.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Food Service

• Assist in developing food safety training for nutrition and nursing staff.
• Contact facilities and outside contractors for calibration and repair of equipment.
• Maintain food safety licensures and provide on-going training for dietetic technicians/cooks.

Research

• Review and evaluate nutritional design of research protocols, design specialized diets, direct production and service of these diets.
• Assume active role in activities of the research units, including scientific data collection, professional writing, publication, and developing programs to further the goals of the units.
• Prepare reports, collect and analyze data, and maintain records.

Clinical Skills

• Monitor and evaluate nutritional care of research participants.
• Act as a resource in nutrition for physicians, nurses, dietitians, patient care committees, etc.
• Participate in staff rounds, attend protocol presentations and discuss nutritional services with medical staff.
• Assists Director in the training and development of the Research Nutrition Technicians.
• Assist Director in the evaluation of program goals, policies and procedures, standards of care and performance improvement.

Training

• Precept dietetic interns and other hospital staff on research dietetics, metabolic techniques, protocol development, and current research topics.
• Present in-services to nursing and nutrition staff.
• Assist Director and Sr. Research Nutritionists with support of research nutrition dietetic internship rotation programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, or related field.
• RD or LD-eligible within six months of hire.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Clinical internship experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Community Nutrition or related field.
• Two years post LD-eligible clinical and pediatric experience.