Dietetic Research Assistant - CRC

Position Title Nutrition Assistant - Journey Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for this Dietetic Research Assistant role. This position will be working as a part of the Clinical Research Core (CRC) at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). The CRC provides clinical and dietary support to research studies conducted by researchers at the NRI as well as contracted external researchers. The metabolic kitchen component of the CRC offers precision dietary preparation and distribution. Come join our team as we work on innovative dietary studies. Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Managers and Coordinators, the Dietetic Research Assistant will play a key role in dietary focused study interventions. The position will procure and prepare food products for research studies according to protocol, food safety, and sanitation guidelines. This includes strict control of ingredients and precise and accurate measurement. It is also critical to the integrity of the study data to practice the utmost precision in the calculation, labeling, recordkeeping and accuracy of research foods. Additional duties may include participant data collection including but not limited to providing instructions to study participants, distribution of food and/or beverages, and thorough participant data documentation. This position will work closely with various research teams. Additional benefits associated with this position include the opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development. We will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals. THIS IS A FULL-TIME, TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN EXPECTED DURATION OF ONE (1) YEAR. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in food service with special emphasis on health care dietetics or related health care work, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Management Preferences Prior experience in nutritional science, culinary trades, clinical research or a related field. Nutrition or food service experience preferred with an understanding of food safety, food preparation and food composition. Knowledge of clinical research and understanding of importance of following protocol and reporting and formulation changes or errors immediately as it relates to study integrity. ServSafe certification preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Must be comfortable using industrial kitchen appliances and tools. Ability to clean and maintain equipment appropriately to prolong the life of the equipment. Ability to move or lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, and pull to complete work. Must have strong hand-eye coordination and work with detailed precision while following established procedures and maintaining quality assurance expectations. This requires considerable mental concentration skills with precise attention to detail. Visual attention, mental concentration, and manipulative skills are critical when ordering materials, calculating units of measurement, and recording data. Position/Schedule Requirements Laboratory, Weekend work occasionally, Evening work #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill