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Nutrition Specialist

Job Summary

The Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center (MNORC) is one of 11 U.S. centers designed to inspire and support translational, multi-disciplinary research in obesity and nutrition across the continuum of basic science to applications in individuals (medicine) and populations (public health). Objectives of the MNORC include facilitating the interaction between basic, clinical and population-based researchers in nutrition, obesity and related metabolic disorders and support Core Laboratories providing a range of basic, clinical and translational research tools to investigators. The Nutrition, Exercise and Phenotype Testing Core directly assist researchers in conducting dietary, behavioral, and/or exercise interventions in human subjects.

Responsibilities*

+ Provide nutrition education and counseling to participants enrolled in clinical trials

+ Research and implement nutrition procedures related to dietary interventions

+ Design metabolic diets for specific dietary protocols

+ Develop recipes for food items and/or meals as required for research studies

+ Coordinate and operate metabolic kitchen to produce research meals

+ Perform dietary assessment and analysis with NDSR computer software

+ Perform body composition measurements using DXA

+ Coordinate day-to-day operations of Nutrition Assessment Laboratory

+ Collaborate with study coordinators, ancillary personnel and Principal Investigators

+ Manage responsibilities of temporary staff members and dietetic interns

Required Qualifications*

+ Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

+ Master's Degree or 3-years work experience as an RD

+ Computer proficiency

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications*

+ Clinical research work experience

+ Prior experience with dietary assessment and analysis

+ ServSafe Manager certified (or within one year of employment)

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

OnSite CVC

This position is 0.75 FTE with possible evening/weekend work. This position is located at the CVC, but some duties can be performed from home.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

270795

Working Title

Nutrition Specialist

Job Title

Nutrition Specialist

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Surgery Department

Posting Begin/End Date

11/20/2025 - 12/20/2025

Career Interest

Hospitality