Research Dietitian / Nutritionist
Research Dietitian / Nutritionist
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryResearch dietitian for the Brigham and Womens Hospital Center Clinical Investigation (CCI) Nutrition Core responsible for protocol development and implementation patient care and metabolic kitchen operations supervision. Participates in the development of nutrition projects research and education programs consistent with the goals of Harvard Catalyst of the National Institutes of Health and the Brigham and Womens Hospital Center for Clinical Investigation.
Essential Functions
Clinical Research:
Collaborates with investigators in the planning and implementation of research projects including reviewing the literature designing the dietary/nutritional component of research protocols and implementing diets for research participants consistent with the protocol constraints general nutrition principles and subject needs
Directs and monitors the production and service of all research diets
Contributes to the writing of abstracts and papers for publication
Compiles and records data to evaluate research studies
Implements and directs nutrition interventions and standard operating procedures
Develops and tests innovative recipes to meet dietary specifications of active protocols
Reviews updates and coordinates patient nutritional care and protocol implementation through ongoing communications and conference participation with nursing and other interdisciplinary staff
Provides cross-coverage for different Nutrition service lines including nutrition counseling off research protocols virtual/in-person nutrition education food allergy challenges etc.
Provides outpatient/inpatient research indirect calorimetry to patients utilizing standard operating procedures of use.
Administrative-Management:
Develops implements and evaluates orientation and training programs for new research coordinators
Communicates and maintains hospital and departmental policy and performance standards
Oversees and approves food procurement procedures for nutrient controlled diets
Assists in developing implementing and evaluating all policies and procedures relating to the functioning of the metabolic kitchen and nutrition component of CCI protocols
Monitors and oversees food safety procedures by kitchen personnel in accordance with hospital standards
Assists Senior staff with supervision of all CCI Nutrition diet technicians food production and service and equipment operation
Provides scheduling support for outpatient calorimetry service line as needed
Education:
Participates in educating students in nutrition research skills and applications
Conducts and/or participates in in-service education programs for both CCI and the BWH staff
Serves as a resource person and lecturer in subject areas related to clinical research or expertise
Orients and contributes to the development of nursing staff research study staff and clinical staff relating the dietary aspects of clinical research
Teaches new policies procedures and the use of equipment to students study staff CCI staff and others as needed
All other duties as assigned and appropriated by Director of Nutrition Research.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct) Yes
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Clinical Dietitian required
Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required. Masters degree in related field preferred.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Required: Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; MA state Licensed Dietitian upon RD registration NRA Food Serve Safe Food Handler Preferred: NRA Food Serve Safe Manager Certification.
Experience
Completed Internship
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
In depth knowledge of human physiology biochemistry and metabolism
Advanced knowledge of human physiology biochemistry and metabolism as it relates to clinical nutrition status; food chemistry nutrient composition and dietary analysis; food production and service systems in relation to quality nutritious and safe food
Organizational and interpersonal management skills necessary to effectively direct and support the dietary staff and to oversee the efficient and effective operation of the metabolic kitchen
Analytical abilities and creativity to plan calculate and implement research diets consistent with the research protocol nutrition principles and cost containment
Interpersonal skills necessary to provide counseling to patients and their families on nutrition related problems and to interact with staff members and other health professionals necessary to implement research protocols and complete clinical visits
Knowledge of the research process team participation and accountability for all phases of dietary protocol implementation
Ability to effectively utilize basic teaching techniques necessary to educate and train staff dietetic interns patients and other health professionals
Skill in interpersonal communications and counseling
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through professional communications technical writing and presentations
Ability to motivate and mentor students and staff
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Standing Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$56992.00 - $82992.00/AnnualGrade
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Employment Type
Full-Time
