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Job Description Summary

The Research Specialist I, under general supervision, supports the development and implementation of the Precision Nutrition research program/initiatives. This position reports to the Associate Director of Precision Nutrition and supports the mission of the IHA.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Assists in the development of programmatic activities and projects; tracks relevant project activities.

• Conducts literature-based research and prepares research summaries and analysis; identifies and gathers research materials.

• Participates in writing research reports, papers and grants; synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data.

• Provides administrative support for the Associate Director, including calendar management, organizing meetings, developing itineraries and agendas, and record-keeping.

• Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among faculty, stakeholders and staff.

• Coordinates/oversees publication of materials; edits reports, facilitates response to review, and participates in dissemination activities, including identification and engaging of internal and external stakeholders, preparation dissemination materials, and participation in dissemination meetings.

• Organizes conference/symposium/forum content such as agendas, speakers, posters, materials and presentations. Coordinates with IHA’s event coordinator on event logistics.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.

• Four years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.

• Detail-oriented; ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Dedicated, proactive and self-motivated.

• Ability to work with scientific collaborators and funding agencies on proposals and projects.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and write reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

• Ability to exert heavy force.

• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.