Research Coordinator

**Department** Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept Human Nutri Unit

**Salary range** $60,299.77 to $83,456.99

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 10

**Posted date** February 25, 2025

**Closing date** March 7, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Location -**This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
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**Working for the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences**

The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences addresses the most critical issues facing our planet through strong academic undergraduate and graduate programs and by conducting high-impact research. Human Nutrition research explores the links between all aspects of nutrition and human health with the ultimate goal of preventing diseases and enhancing the quality of life.

Located at the University of Alberta, the Human Nutrition Research Unit (HNRU) is a world-class nutrition research Centre used for nutritional assessment and clinical nutrition research.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the ALES Research Labs Manager, the position provide administrative, technical and professional expertise to manage the activities of the Human Nutrition Research Unit (HNRU) and support research and teaching programs in the area of human nutrition in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. The HNRU research coordinator works closely with the HNRU Director and is responsible for all clinical studies and nutrition-related activities in the HNRU in collaboration with the Clinical Research Unit (CRU).

**Duties**
- Coordinates and monitors use of all nutrition facilities and equipment within the Human Nutrition Research Unit ((HNRU) and Clinical Research Unit (CRU), including, developing and implementing policies and procedures; handling financial management of the nutrition services in the HNRU and completing monthly billings.
- Schedule use of HNRU/CRU nutrition facilities and equipment for research projects, courses and public services, monitors proper use, equipment performance, and coordinates regular repairs/maintenance. Communicates and schedules public services clients.
- Monitors nutrition laboratories for appropriate biosafety procedures and risk assessment, available for afterhours emergency response. Maintains HNRU kitchen facilities and procedures in compliance with AHS Food Handling Permit.
- Provides general and individual HNRU orientation to graduate and summer students and research staff of basic unit operations, facilities, safety and working alone protocol, and emergency procedures.
- Provides equipment-specific Training, including operating equipment and data interpretation. These include Metabolic Carts, Q-NRG calorimeter, Whole Body Calorimetry Unit, Anthropometry, DXA scanner, BodPod for body composition, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), Ultrasound, and Total Body Potassium Counter
- Acts as a preceptor to Dietetic Interns, food service and management rotations with a focus on human nutrition trials and clinical research.
- Provides research support for dietary assessments for research studies and offers Registered Dietitian services for specific studies.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- M.Sc. in Nutrition or similar post-graduate training required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical nutrition research

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Registered Dietitian preferred
- Training in Biohazard procedures is preferred but is available on-site
- First Aid training is preferred but is available on-site
- CPR training preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of research experience, and laboratory experience preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight March 7, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.