EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FOR REGISTERED DIETITIANS

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Posted 02/07/10

Senior Nutrition Scientist

Harrisburg, PA (relo assistance)

$80-100k

My client is looking for a Senior Nutrition Scientist who will be a part of an innovative research team investigating the health benefit research on chocolate, cocoa, nuts and other ingredients.  The Senior Nutrition Scientist will assist in developing and managing new nutrition science projects, support product development and nutritionally-oriented claims as well as work towards the development of an internal Health and Wellness program and communicate relevant nutrition science information to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage external nutrition-related research projects including hypothesis development, experimental design, research product development, monitor ongoing research and provide status updates. 
• Maintain positive relationships with leading scientists and the ability to network among this group.
• Review scientific literature regarding new scientific concepts, technologies or concepts; review evidence to support product development and claims and write clear detailed scientific reports and/or presentations on these reviews.
• Act as nutritional expert on specific projects and cross-functional innovation and product development teams.  This duty requires working with food scientists, marketing professionals, lawyers and government relations both with internal and external experts
• Be a part of communication efforts, including researching and writing articles for the periodic newsletter, website, trade show or health professional conferences, including the preparation and planning of the Health & Wellbeing Advisory Board meeting and other events.
• Be an integral part of developing and implementing internal health and wellness scientific research, product development and policy program/strategy.

Qualifications:

• PhD or MS is Nutrition, Biochemistry or Related Field is required
• Minimum of 3 years of nutrition-related research experience (post-graduate and post-doctoral experience is acceptable). 
• Registered Dietitian credential is preferred, but not required.
• Must have experience working for a food/beverage or nutrition company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

*Local candidates are encouraged; however for a qualified candidate relocation may be available.  Sorry, we are unable to sponsor at this time. No Corp to Corp.  Only qualified candidates will be responded to.

To be considered, please email resume in word document to jodi@futuretechstaffing.com

Posted 02/07/10

PEOPLE WHO EXPLORE

People who believe they can make a difference - who lead by example - who challenge their talents - and who inspire each other every day. That's who feels at home at California Pacific Medical Center in beautiful San Francisco. As one of the largest, private, not-for-profit, academic medical centers in California, our leading-edge technology, comprehensive resources and patient-centered approach are ideal for people who truly care about the work they do - people like you.

CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Full-Time & Per Diem Opportunities

The successful candidate will be responsible for nutrition assessment, developing/implementing nutrition care plans, modifying diet formulations and counseling patients on modified diets. Areas of practice include Acute, SNF, Pediatrics, Acute Rehabilitation and High Risk Maternity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
• Registered Dietitian status with the American Dietetic Association
• 1-2 years of experience in an acute care or skilled nursing environment

Striving to be the Employer of Choice, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b) accounts, retirement, commuter benefits, domestic partner benefits, a scholarship program and employee discounts.

We invite you to learn more about us and we would like to learn more about you. Please apply online at:
www.cpmc.org/employment and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.  EOE

Posted 01/11/10

Be different. Do what you love.

If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.

We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village.

• Fun, relationships-based culture—patient- and teammate-driven
• FORTUNE 500 stability—with the nation's largest independent provider of dialysis services
• Training Magazine Top 125 award-winning education
• Multiple career paths across a variety of cutting-edge modalities
• Rewards for your stellar performance
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average
• Exceptional benefits—including the healthcare industry's most generous profit sharing program

Registered Dietitian
Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their lab levels. As a vital member of each patient's core care team, you will analyze lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives.

Job Requirements
This role requires a license in the practice of nutrition and dietetics where required by state, registered dietitian status with the American Dietetic Association, and a bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics or related area. At least one year of experience in clinical dietetics and/or nutrition is preferred. This is a part-time position.

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply. Or send your resume to Tangie Pettis, at
Tangie.Pettis@davita.com or call 800.685.0469.

DaVita is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Posted 12/30/09

Registered Dietician

The San Benito Health Foundation Community Health Center in Hollister, California is seeking aPublic Health professional for the position of Registered Dietician.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Counseling WIC participants, CPSP prenatal patients, and at-risk patients from the medical clinic.
• Assist in the development of nutrition education classes and chronic disease prevention classes.
• Must be a team player and be willing to take a role in multiple programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in dietetics or related field.
• Current Registered Dietician certification required.
• Commitment to working in community health.
• Intermediate computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of software
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Be willing to take on other duties as directed/assigned.

San Benito Health Foundation, a federally funded Community/Migrant Health Center. The clinic is located in beautiful San Benito County, nestled between Monterey and Gilroy in Northern California. San Benito is an agricultural based community with boutique wineries and great outdoor activities. The site is eligible for Federal and State Loan Repayment. Competitive salary, benefits and CEU allowance.

For an application or more information contact Dea Foley at dfoley@sanbenitohealth.org

Posted 12/08/09

Relationships are priceless. On and off the clock.

If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.

We offer career options to fit your lifestyle. Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their lab levels. As a vital member of each patient's core care team, you will analyze lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives. We currently have an 8 hour a week per diem position in North Port, FL as well as a full-time opportunity in Ave Maria, FL.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Registered Dietitian at either our North Port or Ave Maria, FL locations:

• Fun, relationships-based culture—patient- and teammate-driven
• FORTUNE 500 stability—with the nation's largest independent provider of dialysis services
• Training Magazine Top 125 award-winning education
• Multiple career paths across a variety of cutting-edge modalities
• Rewards for your stellar performance
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average—treating more than one-third of the dialysis population (that's approximately 100,000 patients!)
• Exceptional benefits—including the healthcare industry's most generous profit sharing program
• Dedication above all to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure—at over 800 hospital units and approximately 1,300 outpatient dialysis clinics nationwide

Qualifications:
This role requires a license in the practice of nutrition and dietetics in the State of Florida, registered dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and a bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics or related area At least one year of professional experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian is required and renal nutrition experience is preferred but not required. 2 positions are available! We have an 8 hour a week per diem position in North Port, FL as well as a full-time opportunity in Ave Maria, FL.

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply. Or send your resume to edythe.dushek@Davita.com

DaVita is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Posted 11/27/09
Nutrition Manager

30 hours a week
Salary TBD

To assess the nutritional status of all children and provide them with nutritionally adequate meals that meet all of their age appropriate needs. Ensure that all grant requirements are in compliance with regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses nutrition status of children and works with family, staff and student to assure appropriate nutrition
2. Act as liaison between New Opportunities and caterer
3. Monitor meals service
4. Monitor the safety and sanitation of all kitchens
5. Nutrition education for staff, parents and students
6. Purchase supplies necessary for meal service
7. Participate in management team
8. Participates in health, safety and nutrition committee
9. Fulfills Mandated Reporter responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
Associates or Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition

Experience:
2 years foodservice experience
CACFP experience preferred

Job Skills:

• Knowledge of nutritional needs of children Communication skills
• Ability to relate with children Ability to work in a
• team environment
• Computer skills Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to delegate

Licenses /certifications:

• Qualified Food Operator
• CT drivers license
• Registered Dietitian

Send your resume to:
Diana Genotti, dwgenotti@newopportunitiesinc.org or 232 North Elm Street, Waterbury, Ct 06702.

Posted 11/20/09
Job Opportunity: Temporary Research Assistant
(UNC Nutrition Research Institute, Kannapolis, NC)

Sangita Sharma, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Nutrition Research Institute at Kannapolis seeks a temporary research assistant.  This position is part of a team of research staff that conducts research combining nutritional sciences, epidemiology, dietary interventions and especially the development of dietary assessment methodologies for multi-ethnic populations. Dietary assessment data are used to (1) determine diet and disease associations, (2) develop nutrition and physical activity intervention programs, (3) assess dietary adequacy, (4) examine nutrient-gene interactions, and (5) monitor nutrition transition.  Populations include the Inuit, Inuvialuit, Alaska Natives, Apache, Navajo, First Nations and African-Barbadians, among others. 

Position responsibilities include:

• Development of population specific Food Composition Tables for analysis of dietary intake
• Performing literature reviews
• Assisting with data analysis, manuscript writing and presentation preparation
• Assisting with grant preparation and submission

Knowledge of nutrition, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary. Experience in a research environment is preferred. We are seeking someone with good teamwork skills and cross-cultural awareness. A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field is required and a master’s, or Ph.D, is preferred. Wage based on experience. 

To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to Dr. Sangita Sharma, Associate Professor, UNC at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Research Institute, sangita_sharma@unc.edu and Rosalyn Lang, Research Assistant, UNC at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Research Institute, rlang19@email.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.  UNC is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted 11/20/09
Job Opportunity: Temporary Research Data Analyst/Research Assistant
(UNC Nutrition Research Institute, Kannapolis, NC)

Sangita Sharma, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Nutrition Research Institute at Kannapolis seeks a temporary Research Data Analyst/Research Assistant.  This position is part of a team of research staff that conducts research combining nutritional sciences, epidemiology, dietary interventions and especially the development of dietary assessment methodologies for multi-ethnic populations. Dietary assessment data are used to (1) determine diet and disease associations, (2) develop nutrition and physical activity intervention programs, (3) assess dietary adequacy, (4) examine nutrient-gene interactions, and (5) monitor nutrition transition.  Populations include the Inuit, Inuvialuit, Alaska Natives, Apache, Navajo, First Nations and African-Barbadians, among others. 

Position responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Principal Investigator in the analysis of nutritional studies, including data management and statistical analysis.
• Planning and performing data analysis.
• Preparing tables and reports.
• Summarizing relevant literature.
• Writing manuscripts for publication.
• Assisting with grant preparation and submission.

Abilities/Knowledge/Skills:

(1)Ability to program statistical analysis in SAS or other statistical programs is required along with skills in word processing and graphical software applications, (2) Understanding of methods, procedures, and techniques in nutrition research, (3) Knowledge of nutrition, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary and (4)  Experience in a research environment is preferred.

We are seeking someone with good teamwork skills and cross-cultural awareness. A bachelor’s degree in statistics, epidemiology, nutrition, public health or related field is required and a master’s, or Ph.D, is preferred. Post-Doctoral research fellowships available. Wage based on experience. 

To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to Dr. Sangita Sharma, Associate Professor, UNC at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Research Institute, sangita_sharma@unc.edu and Rosalyn Lang, Research Assistant, UNC at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Research Institute, rlang19@email.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.  UNC is an equal opportunity employer.