Per Diem Research Diet Technician

Description - External

Under direct supervision of the Metabolism & Nutrition Research Director/Manager and within hospital and departmental guidelines, the Research Diet Technician (RDT) performs a broad range of responsibilities to support research studies on the Translational & Clinical Research Centers (TCRC) on White 12/13 (MGH main campus). The RDT will fulfill metabolic kitchen activities including service of standard and specialized meals/snacks based on the approved research protocol, research participant needs and unit standards while maintaining quality food service standards for safety and sanitation. Documentation and data entry of food intake will be completed by the RDT. The RDT will assist research dietitians in the completion of metabolic assessments and other assigned activities.

This is a rotating position for every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday), and 1 to 2 weekdays.

Qualifications - External

• BS degree or minimum of 2 years college credits with emphasis in Nutrition or related field highly desirable.
• ServSafe certification desirable
• Baking/cooking skills required.

Qualifications

• Description - Internal
  
  Under direct supervision of the Metabolism & Nutrition Research Director/Manager and within hospital and departmental guidelines, the Research Diet Technician (RDT) performs a broad range of responsibilities to support research studies on the Translational & Clinical Research Centers (TCRC) on White 12/13 (MGH main campus). The RDT will fulfill metabolic kitchen activities including service of standard and specialized meals/snacks based on the approved research protocol, research participant needs and unit standards while maintaining quality food service standards for safety and sanitation. Documentation and data entry of food intake will be completed by the RDT. The RDT will assist research dietitians in the completion of metabolic assessments and other assigned activities.
  
  This is a rotating position for every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and 1 to 2 weekdays.
  
  Qualifications - Internal
  • BS degree or minimum of 2 years college credits with emphasis in Nutrition or related field highly desirable.
  • ServSafe certification desirable
  • Baking/cooking skills required.

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