Clinical Research Dietician (PT) - Salisbury

Clinical Research Dietitian (Part-Time) Salisbury

This part-time Clinical Research Dietitian role offers the opportunity to work directly with randomized study participants, guiding them through lifestyle management protocols at defined intervals over a 12-week cycle. You will design individualized diet and exercise goals, educate participants on tracking their nutrition and physical activity, and support the clinical research team by ensuring participants meet study eligibility criteria. This position is ideal for a licensed dietitian who wants to build experience in clinical research within a structured and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with randomized study participants as they receive lifestyle management standard operating procedures at 12-week increments during the study.
• Develop individualized diet and exercise goals that align with the lifestyle protocol of the study.
• Educate participants on how to accurately capture physical activity and food intake using study-provided materials and tools.
• Review participant information and, in accordance with the study protocol, determine whether patients are eligible to participate based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Collaborate with the broader clinical research team to ensure adherence to study protocols and high-quality data collection.
• Interact occasionally with the principal investigator (PI) and clinical research associates (CRAs) to discuss participant progress and study-related matters, as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant encounters, dietary plans, and activity tracking in line with clinical research standards.
• Support continuous improvement of lifestyle management procedures by providing feedback on participant engagement and outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Active North Carolina dietitian license.
• Registered Dietitian credentials with demonstrated competence in nutrition counseling.
• Experience or strong interest in clinical research settings.
• Ability to design and implement individualized diet and exercise plans based on protocol requirements.
• Strong skills in health education and patient teaching, particularly around nutrition and physical activity tracking.
• Ability to interpret and apply inclusion and exclusion criteria to determine participant eligibility.
• Clear and professional communication skills for working with participants and clinical research staff.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to established protocols and documentation standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is preferred; training can be provided if not already obtained.
• Prior experience working with clinical research associates (CRAs) and principal investigators (PIs) is beneficial.
• Experience with lifestyle management programs, including diet and exercise interventions, is an advantage.
• Comfort with educating individuals on self-monitoring tools for diet and physical activity.
• Ability to work independently within a structured research framework while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Work Environment

This is a part-time, on-site position based in Salisbury, North Carolina, with an expected schedule of approximately 1520 hours per week. The role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to coordinate your hours within the needs of the study. You will work in a clinical research setting with access to study-provided materials and tools for participant education and data collection. The environment emphasizes adherence to clinical research protocols, collaboration with research professionals, and the opportunity to gain long-term experience with a large site management organization. Dress is typically professional and appropriate for a clinical research and patient-facing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Salisbury, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salisbury, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.