Research Dietitian II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Research Dietitian II is a part-time (0.25 FTE) position that coordinates research and administrative activities in support of nutrition research projects in Public Health Sciences. This individual works under the direction of the study Investigator, referring study issues and soliciting guidance as necessary. Special skills and knowledge regarding nutrition are necessary and will be applied to moderately complex research assignments.

Schedule, organize, and conduct nutrition intervention sessions.
• Deliver group and/or individualized dietary instruction in support of the study protocol.
• Maintain open communication with investigators and research coordinators to support implementation of the study protocol
• Collaborate with investigators and other research dietitians to develop and implement strategies to increase participant compliance and improve data quality.
• Monitor and track participant progress with nutrition intervention.
• Provide participant status updates at study meetings and collaborate to resolve issues according to investigator guidelines.
• Perform data entry of study forms related to the nutrition intervention in REDCap.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered dietitian and master's degree in nutrition or the equivalent.
• Experience with coordination of nutrition studies in a research setting.
• Experience in implementing diet or physical activity modification protocols to elicit weight loss
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to form respectful, productive working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience in nutrition counseling and behavior change theory preferred.
• Some experience with data entry in REDCap.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Solutions-oriented and a creative problem solver.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $33.40 to $50.09, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).