This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.
Position Summary
The Dietetic Technician will work as a part of the Clinical Research Core (CRC) at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) located in Kannapolis, NC. The CRC provides clinical and dietary support to research studies conducted by researchers at the NRI as well as contracted external researchers. The metabolic kitchen component of the CRC offers precision dietary preparation and distribution.
The Dietetic Technician will work independently and under the general supervision of the Research Project Managers and Coordinators, playing a key role in research dietary interventions. This position will assist with the procurement, production, and distribution of food products for the Nutrition for Precision Health Study (NPH) as well as any additional new studies according to strict protocol, food safety, and sanitation guidelines. This includes detailed control of ingredients and precise and accurate measurement. It is also critical to the integrity of study data to practice the utmost precision in the calculation, labeling, recordkeeping, computer data entry, and accuracy of research foods while following stringent research protocols. Quality control will be a significant aspect of the positions with duplicate checks of systems and food preparation required. Additional duties may include some participant interactions including food distribution and computer documentation. Shifting priorities and flexible job assignments will often be required.
Our goal is to work together with clinical research teams as a cohesive unit to ensure successful implementation of detailed study protocols. Additional benefits associated with this position include the opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development. We will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals.
NOTE: This is a temporary position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in food service with special emphasis on health care dietetics or related health care work, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Management Preferences
- Prior experience in nutritional science, culinary trades, clinical research or a related field with an understanding of food safety, food preparation or food composition
- Knowledge of clinical research with understanding of importance of following protocol or reporting any formulation changes or errors immediately as it relates to study integrity
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Comfortable using industrial kitchen appliances and tools
- Visual attentiveness or mental concentration when assessing materials, calculating units of measurement, or recording data
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