Nutrition Research Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Position Overview: Non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. is seeking a student currently enrolled in graduate level studies in the fields of nutrition or public health or in a dietetic internship program for a paid, full-time, eight-week, remote internship promoting plant-based nutrition starting in spring, summer, or fall semesters for 2027.

About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Industry: Non-profit organization

The Physicians Committee's Mission & Vision: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion are central values in science and medicine.

The Physicians Committee's Values:

•Compassion: We encourage compassion for people and animals.

•Health: We promote good health through good nutrition. We practice what we preach by having a vegan office environment, ongoing nutrition education, and a culture that supports health and wellness.

•Truth: We base our recommendations on evidence, not on biases or what is commonly accepted.

•Professionalism: We hold our work to the highest standards, down to the last detail. This shows up in our scientific publications, our campaign work, and our public communications, and also in our appearance, our work ethic, how we keep our workspaces and take care of our resources, our focus on professional development, and the courtesies we extend to others.

•Action: We speak out against unhealthful, dangerous and unethical practices. We push limits and persevere.

•Innovation: We bring new approaches to solving problems and continually seek ways to be more effective. We are not afraid to take risks.

•Urgency: Our problems are urgent, and so are our responses. We stay alert to issues that need our attention and stay in close touch with one another and with our members and partners so we're able to take immediate action whenever necessary.

•Dedication: This is a cause, not just a job. We go the extra mile to bring about a healthier, more compassionate world.

•Collaboration: Working together, everyone achieves more. We collaborate with each other, with our members, and with other organizations.

•Positivity: We approach our work with optimism. We plan with the end in mind and envision success.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization-Size: Approximately 100 employees.

Learn More About the Physicians Committee: We invite you to visit our website at PCRM.org or our YouTube channel.

About the Internship

Position Title: Susan Levin Nutrition Intern

About the Nutrition Team: Over the past four decades, the Physicians Committee's nutrition department has achieved many important successes. We have contributed to promotion of plant-based foods in state and federal nutrition guidelines, carried out clinical research studies that have revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, and provided the scientific foundation for the health benefits of plant-based diets. We aim to propel continued progress through direct patient care, nutrition education, and advocacy.

About the Internship: The Susan Levin Nutrition Internship honors the late Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD, who served as the Physicians Committee's Director of Nutrition Education for 17 years. Susan Levin fought long and hard for better health and nutrition, not only for the patients under her care and for the participants in the programs she led, but for society as a whole. Participating in this internship is a valuable opportunity to work with an organization at the forefront of the movement to change the way doctors, dietitians, and other health professionals treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.

The Susan Levin Nutrition Intern will provide support for the nutrition team's education and policy programs. Internship learning opportunities may include:

•Developing educational materials and presentations
•Providing research for local and federal nutrition-related policies
•Answering nutrition questions from program participants and the general public
•Assisting with planning the annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine (ICNM)
•Supporting educational programs such as the Food for Life, the National Diabetes Program, and Let's Beat Breast Cancer programs

All interns will receive an orientation at the start of their internship and ongoing support from their staff mentor. Interns who are in dietetic internship programs will be mentored by one of our registered dietitians. The Physicians Committee will assist the intern in obtaining course credit if applicable.

Work Location: Remote. The Physicians Committee can only accept applications from people who will be living in and working from the following jurisdictions for the duration of the internship: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington state, and Washington, D.C.. Interns located in the Washington, D.C. area may have the opportunity to visit our Washington, D.C. office and to participate in in-person activities and events.

Required Travel: Interns serving during the month of August will travel to Washington, D.C. for the Physicians Committee-sponsored annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine (ICNM).

Time Frame and Work Schedule: This is a full-time, eight-week internship. The exact schedule and the start and end dates can be flexible to accommodate the intern's program and location. The Physicians Committee's core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET.

Compensation: This is a nonexempt paid internship. The internship compensation is $18.40 per hour.

Reports To:
•Internship Mentor: Nutrition Education Specialist
•Department Director: Vice President of Nutrition Programs

Qualifications:

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Education:
•Required: Applicants must be currently enrolled in graduate level studies in the fields of nutrition or public health or in a dietetic internship program

Work Experience:
•Required: None
•Preferred: None

Additional Qualities:
•Required: A strong knowledge of plant-based nutrition and excellent research, writing, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
•Preferred: None

How to Apply

Application Materials: We require a formal cover letter and resume to apply. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in our mission, your related experience and accomplishments, and your professional goals. You may also be asked to respond in writing to screening questions.

Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

For More Information: Contact the Physicians Committee's human resources department at careers@pcrm.org.

Application Process

•Step 1: 45-minute Zoom interview with our Nutrition Education Specialist
•Step 2: Follow-up 30-minute Zoom interview with our Director of Community Education
•Step 3: Reference checks with the two most recent direct mentors or supervisors