Nutritionist Jobs in Newark, NJ

A Nutritionist plays a pivotal role in the nutrition industry by providing expert advice and guidance on food and nutrition to promote healthy eating habits and prevent or treat illnesses. They assess individual nutritional needs, develop personalized meal plans, educate clients on healthy dietary habits, interpret the impact of nutritional science research, and monitor progress. Nutritionists may work in various settings, including hospitals, residential care facilities, schools, government organizations, private practices, and the food industry.

Nutritionists need to possess a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and health, as well as excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is usually required, and certification or licensure is often needed, particularly for those working in states which regulate the profession. Prior to becoming a nutritionist, an individual might have roles such as a Dietetic Technician, Health Coach, or Nutrition Assistant. These positions can provide valuable experience and knowledge in nutrition education, counseling, and food service management.

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Beauty and Wellness Consultant

  • Stirling, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stirling, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

**Job Objectives** Maximizes sales and brand awareness by providing exceptional customer care to all customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; gives impartial, personalized,...

Nutritionist III

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Assist in the development and implementation of the Nutrition Education Plan. Prepares curriculum for nutrition education classes and conducts regular classes....

Nutritionist (Remote-Per Diem)

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs.Develops educational material on nutrition, diabetes...

Remote Work

SNAP-Ed Bilingual Nutrition Educator - Brooklyn/Queens, NY

  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

This Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (SNAP-Ed) Bilingual Nutrition Educator will primarily be responsible for the delivery of established SNAP-Ed...

Health Coach RN - New York NY

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

446933BR** **Auto req ID:** 446933BR **Company:** Premise Health **Job Code:** Health-Services health-services **Job Description:** **_ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS_** - Our...

Nutritionist III Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Assist in the development and implementation of the Nutrition Education Plan. Prepares curriculum for nutrition education classes and conducts regular classes....

Nutritionist (Remote-Per Diem)

  • New York, NY (11 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Provides nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated....

Remote Work

Benefit & Wellness Consultant

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Our client, a prominent financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Benefits & Wellness Consultant to join their NYC team. The ideal candidate will have experience administering benefits,...

Nutritionist

  • Lake Success, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake Success, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Provides nutritional counseling to the pediatric population. Assesses nutritional and educational needs of patients being sensitive to cultural differences, preferences and educational barriers....

WIC Program Nutritionist

  • Middletown, NJ (23 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (23 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

The WIC Program Nutritionist will be based out of our office in Middletown, NJ and is responsible for providing nutrition assessment and counseling to ensure WIC Program services are provided to eligible...

Bilingual Nutritionist

  • Flushing, NY (18 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (18 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Registered Dietitian preferred but not required: Completion of an approved hospital dietetic internship which satisfies requirements for Registered Dietitian (The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)...

Nutrition Educator

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

This Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (SNAP-Ed) Nutrition Educator will primarily be responsible for the delivery of established SNAP-Ed public education...

Certified Nutritionist

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

The ideal candidate will provide personalized nutrition counseling to help patients achieve their health goals, manage chronic conditions, and promote overall wellness....

Nutritionist (Part- Time)

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Job Responsibilities Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs.Develops educational material on nutrition, diabetes...

Benefits and Wellness Consultant

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Help manage day-to-day benefits operations including but not limited to the employee life cycle (i.e., onboarding/new hire orientation, transfers, terminations), benefits invoicing/billing,...

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Salary for Nutritionist Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nutritionist positions.



Highest Education Level

Nutritionists in Newark, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.9%
Master's Degree
35.2%
Doctorate Degree
4.0%
Associate's Degree
3.8%
High School or GED
3.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nutritionists in Newark, NJ
1-2 years
40.0%
Less than 1 year
30.0%
2-4 years
23.3%
4-6 years
6.7%



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