Clinical Research Diet Coordinator, Clinical and Translational Science Institute ID-2417

December 2, 2024

JOB SUMMARY

Under administrative review, the clinical research diet coordinator performs management level work directed toward the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of dietary/nutrition protocols associated with departmental research. Responsible for providing guidance and direction to a diverse group of nutrition staff including Registered Dietitians.

The Clinical Research Diet Coordinator is a key operational leader that oversees CTSI's Clinical Research Unit Bionutrition team and services. This leader provides overall supervision of Registered Dietitian Coordinator(s) and the Metabolic Kitchen supervisor and staff. The Diet Coordinator works with faculty and study teams in planning and implementing nutrition-based studies. This role is also responsible for the following: assistance in planning, preparation, and presentation of research proposals; directs and participates in the collection of dietary data for research purposes; directs, monitors, and participates in the counseling of study participants; serves as nutrition consultant to faculty and dietitian staff in evaluating and/or writing dietary components of research protocols.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with seven years' relevant experience required.
Master's degree in Human/Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, or Health Education preferred.
- New licensing guidelines require a Master’s Degree in order to become a RD
Five years' relevant clinical and/or administrative experience in health-related positions or research projects involving dietary assessment and dietary intervention, and/or food service required.
Supervisory ability required.
Experience in both single- and multi-center studies preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Professional registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and licensure by the state of North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition (NCBDN) required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides overall supervision and direction to a group of nutrition staff members including dietitians. Responsible for the selection, training, direction, and evaluation of clinical research dietitians and dietary support staff assigned to research projects.
Participates in the planning, preparation, and presentation of research proposals or manuscripts, in collaboration with faculty members.
Major responsibility for tasks that result in the successful conduct and completion of assigned research projects involving dietary studies.
Coordinates continuing education seminars for research dietitians approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) for continuing education credits.
Translates planning and design decisions into concrete projects activities and establish priorities for implementation.
Directs and participates in the collection of dietary data for research purposes by employing effective, efficient, appropriate methodologies in accordance with study protocols.
Directs, monitors, and participates in the counseling of study participants individually or in groups to help them achieve the designated dietary specifications and food patterns consistent with goals of research protocols.
Serves as nutrition consultant to faculty and dietitian staff in evaluating and/or writing dietary component(s) of research protocols.
Develops specialized diets to achieve specific goals of research projects.
Manages the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring.
Attends and participates in national and local meetings related to study implementation.
Maintains professional status in accordance with the guidelines of the AND Council on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of personal computers using word processing and spreadsheet software

Clinical Research Diet Coordinator, Clinical and Translational Science Institute ID-2417

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Clinical Research Diet Coordinator, Clinical and Translational Science Institute ID-2417

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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