**Job Description**
A Part-Time Researcher I is sought to produce controlled feeding and medically tailored meals for nutrition research within the UAB Dept. Nutrition Sciences. This involves working in metabolic kitchens to assemble, prepare, and distribute meals and snacks for clinically controlled feeding studies using specialized equipment, and performing food safety and sanitation duties. The role requires collaboration with staff and students to meet clinical-controlled feeding study needs, assisting in menu creation and testing, and supporting quality improvement assessments and data collection. The Researcher I will also perform various support functions in a research laboratory, including maintaining equipment, computer databases, and lab supplies.
**Skills & Abilities**
• Previous experience working in food service or with food service managers.
• Experience with cooking and dietary interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and independently.
• Experience or interest working in food service, nutrition research, research, or clinical trials.
• Ability to pass the ServSafe Food Safety Manager Course.
**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• related field
**Experience**
Other:
• Associate’s degree in related field OR High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Weekend shifts may be required.
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