Research Dietitian

**Regular/Temporary**
- Temporary

**Job Title**
- Research Dietitian

**Job ID**
- 71303

**Location**
- Central Campus

**Open Date**
- 09/15/2025

**Job Type**
- Casual

**Close Date**
- 09/21/2025

**Employee Group**
- Interim

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**Department**
- Medicine

**Contract Duration**
- 12.2 Months

**Hours per Week**
- 35

**Posting Details**

**Schedule**
- Monday - Friday; casual up to 35 hours per week

**Education Level**
- Baccalaureate Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science and successful completion of dietetic internship

**Career Level**
- Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment.
- Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Dietitian in a tertiary care pediatric setting

**Hourly Rate**
- Grade 3; $23.86/hr - $30.11/hr

**Project Description**

Food allergy is a growing global problem. The Evidence in Allergy group is seeking a dietician to support food allergy research. Working with the team and reporting to the PI and research coordinator, the dietician will support clinical trials, registries, and interacting with study participants to address improving food allergy and patient outcomes.

**_ _**Job Summary**

Under direct supervision, provides support of a routine nature related to the collection and review of data for the Clinical Immunology and Allergy Program.

**Accountabilities**

1. Input data into spreadsheets or databases and maintain information and records

2. Conduct preliminary, basic analyses and prepare summaries of data

3. Assist with obtaining data and information from databases for others to use in the development of presentations, scientific papers and reports.

4. Seek guidance and direction from research or other project staff.

5. Review patient charts for study data

6. Consent participants for the research study

7. Implement first two steps of the process (screening and assessment)

8. Complete questionnaires with study participants.

9. Perform other related tasks as outlined by the researcher.

**Qualifications**
- Education_:
Baccalaureate Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science and successful completion of dietetic internship
- Experience:_
- Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment.
- Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Dietitian in a tertiary care pediatric setting

**Assets**
- Experience with patients with food allergy and food allergen handling and preparation.
- Organization.
- Being proactive and possessing teamwork skills.

**How To Apply**

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McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Vaccination Mandate - FHS**

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.