Dietitian Nutritionist Senior, Research

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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.

Responsible for specialized nutrition intervention throughout the research process for studies conducted in the Translational & Clinical Research Centers (TCRC). Supports and participates in the interdisciplinary process of research protocol review, implementation, and outcome evaluation. Provides quality, specialized nutrition care/services based on the approved research protocol, patient needs, and professional/unit standards. Trains nutrition students and may oversee nutrition research support staff.

Participates in quality improvement activities. May contribute to scholarly research manuscripts and grant preparation, unit and off‑unit committees. The position reports to the Director, Metabolism & Nutrition Research, Translational & Clinical Research Centers (TCRC).

• Reviews, implements, evaluates, and revises the nutrition component of research protocols in collaboration with investigators and research team, consistent with the goals of the research protocol, general nutrition principles, needs of the individual participants, and governing policies and procedures. The nutrition component may require literature review, contribution to study design, and development of education materials, data collection tools, and research meals.
• Conducts specialized nutrition research assessments including, but not limited to indirect calorimetry, body composition using dual energy X‑ray absorptiometry, bone mineral density, anthropometric measurements, modified exercise testing, intensive nutrition counseling; designs specific weighed nutrient meal plan(s). Completes data collection and interpretation of nutrition‑related data consistent with standards for nutrition research and may participate in the publication and presentation of research findings.
• Documents research nutrition data including participant understanding and compliance to the nutrition component of the research protocol.
• Maintains strong and effective working relationship with co‑workers including nutrition, unit, study staff. May serve on interdisciplinary, multi‑site committees.
• May train and oversee support employees in standard procedures for nutrition research; supervises students per established objectives; and participates in orientation/continuing education of the research team.
• Applies principles of growth and development over the life span; possesses the ability to assess participant data and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each participant’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs.
• Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients and families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided; review patients’ menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Clinical Dietitian required or Master’s Degree Dietitian preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Licenses and Credentials: Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] required;
  Registered Dietitian [RD] required;
  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] required.
• Experience: Clinical Dietitian experience with multiple patient populations, research experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills;
  Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve;
  Ability to work independently;
  Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age…