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Research Dietitian - Military Nutrition Research

Natick, MA • On-site

Culmen International
International Affairs • 51 - 200 employees
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Posted 12 days ago

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Research Dietitian - Military Nutrition Research
Job Locations
US-MA-Natick
ID
2026-4555
Position Type
Regular Full-Time W2
Clearance Requirements
Public Trust
About the Role

Culmen International is seeking a Research Dietitian for Military Nutrition Research.

You will be the operational link among principal investigators, study volunteers, metabolic-kitchen and laboratory personnel, regulatory reviewers, data staff, and research partners. This is a hands-on research role for an experienced dietitian who can move comfortably between clinical research coordination, specialized diet design, participant-facing procedures, regulatory documentation, and scientific reporting.

What You'll Do in Your New Role
    Assist with research protocols, informed-consent forms, initial Institutional Review Board submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, final reports, and audit-ready regulatory files.
  • Coordinate recruitment and daily operations for multiple nutrition-focused human-subjects studies while protecting participant rights, protocol fidelity, data integrity, and Good Clinical Practice.
  • Design, formulate, analyze, and prepare specialized research diets and menus for controlled-feeding studies in a metabolic-kitchen environment using Food Processor or comparable approved software.
  • Develop study-approved nutrition education and adherence materials and document planned versus actual dietary intake.
  • Conduct body-composition and metabolic testing using DEXA, InBody, indirect calorimetry, cardiorespiratory testing, and other protocol-authorized methods.
  • Perform phlebotomy and support nutrition and lifestyle intervention protocols, including randomized, placebo-controlled studies.
  • Coordinate military ration field tests and research activities in heat, cold, altitude, or other demanding operational environments; travel within CONUS as required.
  • Analyze study data using SPSS and nutrition-analysis software and prepare tables, figures, manuscripts, technical reports, posters, and presentations.
  • Train study personnel in approved clinical data-collection procedures and protocol requirements and collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
Required Qualifications
  • Active Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Current Certified Clinical Research Professional certification.
  • Current CITI Program certifications for Biomedical Research Investigators and Study Coordinators and Research Monitors.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating human-subjects or clinical research and maintaining GCP-compliant, audit-ready study documentation.
  • Experience designing controlled research diets and working in a metabolic kitchen, including nutrition analysis and precise menu/portion control.
  • Hands-on experience with physiological testing and phlebotomy.
  • Knowledge of nutrition interventions-including probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics-and their potential effects on health and performance.
  • Ability to work on-site during USARIEM core hours and support field studies, travel, nights, or weekends when protocol schedules require.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, nutritional sciences, public health, physiology, or a related field.
  • Military, tactical, environmental-physiology, ration, or Warfighter-performance research experience.
  • Experience with DEXA, InBody, indirect calorimetry, cardiorespiratory exercise testing, SPSS, and Food Processor.
  • Experience preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts or presenting research at national scientific conferences.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients in accomplishing critical missions in challenging environments.

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same- or opposite sex domestic partners)
  • 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • Supplemental Insurance Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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