MANAGER-CLINICAL RESEARCH DIETETICS

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), General Internal Med & Population Science, is seeking a Manager-Clinical Research Dietetics.

General Responsibilities

• To manage advanced nutrition research operations within the UAB Department of General Internal Med & Population Science, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• To design and oversee clinical research studies and budgets.
• To lead and mentor Clinical Research Dietitians (CRDs) and research staff while fostering multidisciplinary collaboration.
• To analyze data, contribute to publications, and support grant development.
• To ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and conduct advanced nutrition testing using specialized equipment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manages, trains, and supervises all dietitians and other intervention staff on research-based intervention protocols.
2. Oversees the development of all intervention-related materials, protocols, and timelines, including participant-facing materials and support materials for staff.
3. Participates in the direct delivery of intervention materials and other related participant-facing activities (e.g., recruitment, orientation).
4. Directs communications with project partners, including community partners and vendors, to ensure timely completion of study activities.
5. Ensures completion of all project-related reporting requirements, including ongoing and final reports to funding agencies, IRB, etc.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range : $70,425 - $114,440

Qualifications

Master's degree in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or nutrition education required, if licensed on or after 01/01/2024; OR a Bachelor's degree in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management is required if licensed on or prior to 12/31/2023; AND eight (8) years of related experience is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed (active or temporary) as a Dietitian with the State of Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice required. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification strongly preferred. Must be ServSafe Certified Food Systems Manager or be willing to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

Preferences

• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of clinical research.
• Familiarity with metabolic kitchen operations, controlled feeding studies, dietary intake analysis, and use of nutrition assessment tools and software.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics and medical nutrition therapy.
• Understanding of metabolic and nutritional science principles, dietary assessments, and nutrition intervention protocols used in research settings.
• Ability to effectively manage personnel and resources.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and negotiation abilities with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey information clearly and support collaboration.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities across clinical studies, supported by solid scientific terminology knowledge and effective prioritization, organization, and process-improvement skills.

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