Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – PRN Clinical Research
This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 23, 2026).
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Responsibilities
- Conduct 30-minute, protocol-required telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions with assigned clinical trial participants every four weeks throughout the 52-week study period.
- Provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and lifestyle education in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and sponsor requirements.
- Educate participants on healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle modifications to support study objectives.
- Utilize motivational interviewing and participant-centered communication techniques to encourage participant engagement and adherence throughout the study.
- Accurately document all participant interactions, counseling sessions, and required assessments in study documentation and electronic systems.
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and the study team to communicate participant progress, scheduling needs, and any protocol-related concerns.
- Promptly report participant safety concerns, adverse events, or potential protocol deviations to the appropriate study personnel.
- Complete all required study-specific training and maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, HIPAA, sponsor requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.
- Maintain participant confidentiality while delivering a professional, compassionate, and engaging telehealth experience.
Effectively manage a flexible remote schedule to ensure timely completion of assigned participant visits.
Requirements
- Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Current state licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, as required by the state(s) in which participants are located.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing nutrition counseling in a clinical, outpatient, telehealth, or wellness setting.
- Experience counseling patients with obesity, weight management, metabolic health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or related conditions preferred.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based nutrition therapy and behavior change strategies.
- Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and patient education skills.
- Comfortable conducting participant visits via telehealth and documenting encounters electronically.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical research team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a flexible schedule and complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Reliable internet connection, laptop and private workspace suitable for telehealth visits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous clinical research experience or familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Experience supporting lifestyle intervention, obesity, metabolic, endocrinology, or cardiovascular programs.
- Experience using electronic health records (EHR) and/or electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
- Current GCP certification (or willingness to complete upon hire).
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- What states do you hold an active Dietitian/Nutritionist License in?