Req Id: 44753
Job Title: Clinical Research Dietitian
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
At Purdue University, your expertise can help turn nutrition science into meaningful discovery. As a Clinical Research Dietitian within the Department of Nutrition Science's Clinical Research Center (CRC), you will support human subjects research focused on food, diet, meals, and nutrition while collaborating with faculty investigators, research staff, students, and study participants.
In this role, you will help develop and implement study-specific nutrition interventions, dietary assessments, nutrition education, and data collection activities. You'll have the opportunity to grow your path in clinical nutrition research, contribute to innovative studies, and collaborate across disciplines as the CRC expands its nutrition research services across Purdue and beyond.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop research study menus and support protocol-specific nutrition interventions.
- Conduct dietary assessments and nutritional analyses to support research objectives.
- Provide nutrition education and guidance to research participants as required by study protocols.
- Support nutrition-related data collection, documentation, and study activities.
- Collaborate with faculty investigators, research staff, students, and participants to successfully implement research protocols.
- Assist with study-related billing, records, and required documentation.
- Contribute to research projects and multidisciplinary collaborations within the Department of Nutrition Science.
- Support efforts to expand clinical nutrition research services to additional colleges, departments, and external partners.
What Sets Us Apart
This role provides a unique opportunity to combine nutrition expertise with hands-on clinical research. You'll contribute directly to innovative research while gaining experience alongside faculty, researchers, and students in a collaborative academic environment. As these services grow, you'll also have the opportunity to help expand the reach and impact of nutrition research across Purdue and beyond.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- Master's Degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, public health nutrition, or a related field.
- One year of relevant work experience.
- A valid driver's license.
Skills Needed:
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by study protocol needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams; comfortable with data entry and documentation.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in translating menus and meal plans into operational research source documents and maintaining them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to train Diet Assessment staff, foster teamwork, and provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to manage conflict effectively and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Strong multitasking and planning abilities to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, academic, community-outreach, and research-driven work environment.
What is Helpful:
- Experience in a clinical or research environment
- Coursework or training in research methods.
- Knowledge of nutrition assessment methods and nutrient analysis software.
- Experience with dietary data collection or nutrition education.
- Familiarity with controlled diets, specialized dietary protocols, or research-study-specific feeding procedures.
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002545
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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Posting Start Date: 10/30/26