Louisiana State University-Eunice

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Registered Dietitian - Metabolic Kitchen

LSU - Pennington Biomedical, USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago
GCPInventory ManagementHRClinical TrialsClinical ResearchPublic HealthResearchCommunicationFood SafetyGxP

About the role

  • The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science.
  • Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or related field.
  • Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Louisiana or ability to obtain licensure prior to hire.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with research participants and interdisciplinary teams.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Company info

  • At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
  • If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
  • Job Posting Title:
  • At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research.
  • Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities.
  • CST (1:01a.m.
  • EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
  • If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft.
  • You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
  • Registered Dietitian - Metabolic Kitchen
  • Position Type:
  • Professional / Unclassified
  • LSUPBRC Cores - Metabolic Kitchen (Renee Puyau Stelzer (00006337))
  • LSU - Pennington Biomedical
  • Professional
  • Job Description:
  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Registered Dietitian in the Metabolic Kitchen.
  • The Registered Dietitian in the Metabolic Kitchen supports clinical research studies through the planning, preparation, coordination, and monitoring of specialized nutrition interventions and controlled dietary protocols.
  • This position collaborates with investigators, research staff, and participants to ensure accurate implementation of study diets, compliance with research protocols, and adherence to food safety and regulatory standards.
  • The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition-related oversight for metabolic feeding studies, participant assessments, dietary education, meal planning, nutrient analysis, and data collection within a research-focused environment.
  • Major Responsibilities
  • Plans, develops, and implements specialized research diets and controlled feeding protocols in accordance with study requirements and investigator specifications.
  • Assist with metabolic kitchen operations, including meal preparation coordination, portion accuracy, food labeling, inventory management, and compliance with sanitation and food safety standards.
  • Educates research participants on study diets, meal compliance, food preparation instructions, and protocol requirements to support participant adherence and study integrity.
  • Collaborates with principal investigators, study coordinators, nurses, and research staff to support study start-up activities, protocol implementation, and ongoing study operations.

Equal opportunity

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ensures compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), sponsor requirements, and applicable federal, state, and regulatory guidelines
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