Research Nutrition Aide II

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Bionutrition Research Part Time Standard Hours: 20 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $21.22 Mid $26.07 Max $30.92 Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse We are the heart and science of medicine. We are UVM Medical Center. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Research Nutrition Aide II acts as the assistant to the Bionutrition Research Manager in the Clinical Research Center for providing research-related nutrition care. Major duties include nutrition screening, menu planning, collection and analysis of dietary data, reinforcement of protocol compliance to volunteers, basic nutrition education, and completion of various office functions utilizing the computer. Requires sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to work independently. Work is performed in accordance with specific procedures, but incumbents must organize work, set priorities, and question and confirm the unordinary. This position is supported by extramural funding therefore is dependent on the availability of extramural funding in addition to performance EDUCATION: At least (a) an Associate's degree in dietetics from an ACEND-accredited dietetic technician program, (b) two years of college course work in an ACEND-accredited didactic program or coordinated program in dietetics, or (c) commensurate and extensive experience in a research nutrition environment EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years food service experience WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)? UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community. This is a grant funded position.This is a bargaining union position. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.