Bionutrition Program Manager - Milwaukee, United States - Medical College of Wisconsin

Description

Position Description:

Bionutrition Program Manager

Purpose

In conjuction with principal investigators and other professional staff, plans, organizes and participates in metabolic studies or other nutritional studies related to clinical and translational research.

Primary Functions

CTSI Bionutrition and Body Composition Lab

General Duties

• Assist investigators plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the nutrition component of research protocols
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among investigators with an interest in nutrition and provides nutritional instruction and training opportunities for research coordinators, nurses, and dietetic interns
• Work directly with principal investigators and study teams as they plan and design study protocols
• Understand and promote MCW/CTSI objectives, culture, and encourage staff to grow professionally within the organization.
• Motivate and inspire ATRU staff by acknowledging individual achievements/contributions and providing adequate support and the necessary tools to allow staff to complete tasks efficiently.
• In collaboration with the ATRU Administrative Managers/Leadership, develop and implement department policies, procedures, standards of practice (SOP) and organizational tools to ensure compliance with MCW, Froedtert Hospital, state, and federal standards.
• Work closely with other departments and external agencies to advance the department's research goals, services offered, and access to care in collaboration with the CTSI and ATRU Leadership.
• Prepare and review operational data.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in bionutrition research technology and regulatory mandates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Dietary Assessment

• Food frequency questionnaires, 24 Hour recalls, and food record keeping
• Nutrition analysis using Data Systems for Research (NDSR)

Anthropometrics

• Standard height, weight, circumference, and skinfold measurements

Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer

• Total extracellular, intercellular body water measurements
• Lean mass and percent fat body measurements

DXA Scans

• AP Spine & femur scan for bone density
• Total body scan for total and reginal lean and adipose tissue measurements, visceral adipose tissue estimate

Energy Expenditure

• Resting energy expenditure (REE) testing, respiratory quotient, doubly labeled water protocols

Lifestyle Counseling

• Perform nutritional assessment, lifestyle evaluation and planning; calculates and records meal patterns.

Data Management

• Compiles and analyzes research data and maintain records for study protocols
• Support nutritional analysis of dietary records, in addition to the design and nutrient profiling of foods, meals, and full menus specified per research protocol

Research Meal Services – Metabolic Kitchen

• Metabolic Kitchen services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the investigators, the subjects, and the research aims of your study/project.
• Controlled diet, meals, snacks, supplement preparation and packaging
• Controlled feeding protocol design
• Food/beverage/supply ordering and storage (Fasting)
• Research meal delivery (Froedtert Cafeteria)

Organizational Structure

• Building: Froedtert and Medical College Pavilion
• Department: Clinical & Translational Science Institute
• Division: Adult Translational Research Unit (A-TRU)
• Reports To: Research Nurse Manager
• Direct Reports: None
• Collaborates: MCW/FH faculty and staff, external stakeholders, and collaborators

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with patients, caregivers and professionals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically, orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely orally.
• Ability to maintain confidences.
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
• Basic understanding of cultural competence, and clinical research.

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 6 years

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Dietetics

Preferred Experience: Experience at an accredited healthcare facility, community agency, or food service corporation field. Experience with program management in a medical research or educational environment.

Field:

Certification: Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) – National Registry; State of Wisconsin Certified Dietician; American Dietetic Association Registered Dietician

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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