Clinical Trials Dietitian

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Job Posting Title:

Clinical Trials Dietitian

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUPBRC Cores - CTU - Clinical Trials Operations (Melissa Lingle (00002335))

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Trials Dietitian in the Clinical Trials Unit.
 

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and detail-oriented nutrition professional to contribute to cutting-edge research that advances the science of human health and nutrition. In this role, the Dietitian will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, and fellow dietitians to support all phases of clinical research. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing dietary interventions, conducting nutritional assessments, managing participant engagement, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. Research activities will take place in both clinical and community settings, offering a diverse and impactful work environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of participants’ dietary intake, nutritional status, and health behaviors using validated tools and methodologies.

• Collaborate in the design and delivery of nutrition and health promotion interventions tailored to specific study protocols.

• Support study start-up activities, including protocol review, staff training, and preparation of study materials.

• Develop and maintain study-specific documentation such as source documents, screening tools, phone scripts, and data collection forms.

• Assist in creating and refining project workflows, recruitment strategies, and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient trial execution.

• Lead or support informed consent processes, ensuring participants understand study procedures and requirements.

• Perform study visits and collect protocol-specific data, including anthropometric measurements, dietary recalls, and other clinical assessments.

• Manage and oversee accurate and timely entry of clinical trial data into electronic data capture systems.

• Deliver specialized nutrition-related procedures or interventions as outlined in study protocols, including meal planning, counseling, or metabolic testing.

• Coordinate operational aspects of clinical trials, including regulatory submissions, budget monitoring, and timeline management in collaboration with the research team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Compassionate, non-judgmental approach to working with diverse populations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.

• One (1)– Three (3) years of experience working in clinical research, clinical trials, or healthcare settings.

• Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap).

• Knowledge of clinical trial design, protocol development, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience conducting nutrition assessments and interventions in diverse populations.

• Ability to interpret and apply scientific literature to clinical practice.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with data collection and reporting.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description:

Salary will be based on the number of years of experience and the number of years of research experience.

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.

A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Posting Date:

September 30, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 21, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.

Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to [email protected].

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or [email protected].