Research Nutritionist Jobs

A Research Nutritionist plays a key role in the nutrition industry by conducting complex studies and research on how different foods and diets impact human health. Their responsibilities include developing and managing clinical trials, analyzing data, and publishing results in scientific journals. They are often employed by academic institutions, governmental agencies, food companies, or hospitals where their research can be applied to develop new nutritional products, inform public health policy, or improve patient care. They may also conduct nutritional analyses for food labeling purposes.

Essential skills for a Research Nutritionist include a strong foundation in nutritional science, the ability to conduct rigorous research, proficiency in data analysis, and excellent written communication skills for publishing findings. They should have at least a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, and many employers prefer candidates with a Ph.D. A certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) is often required. Prior roles that can lead to becoming a Research Nutritionist include Clinical Dietitian, Public Health Nutritionist, and Nutrition Consultant.

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Principal Food Scientist

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Food Science, Meat Science, Cereal Science, Dairy Science, Food & Nutrition Studies, Biological Sciences, or a related field...

Food Scientist

  • Perham, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Perham, MN
  • 1 day ago

Food Scientist (Animal Nutrition) – Tuffy’s Pet Foods *This is onsite in Perham, MN* Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!...

Food Scientist

  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 days ago

Shape the Future of Food: Product Development Scientist! New role to support product improvement program. The team will be working on a product improvement project, renovating our existing...

Food Scientist Intern

  • South Holland, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • South Holland, IL
  • 3 days ago

at Carl Buddig & Company in South Holland, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Are you looking to kickstart your career with a summer internship? Carl Buddig & Company is actively...

Food Scientist - Springdale, AR - R0388774-4330

  • Springdale, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 3 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered aposition that requires a background check you will be providedadditional...

Food Scientist

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 4 days ago

Generate nutritional data, ensuring compliance with regulatory nutritional and label compliance....

Food Scientist (National Accounts) - Springdale, AR - R0384840-4330

  • Springdale, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 4 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered aposition that requires a background check you will be providedadditional...

Sr. Food Scientist, Process

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

PRODUCT INNOVATION R&D: PROCESS DEVELOPMENT SENIOR SCIENTIST Ardent Mills Ardent Mills is a premier flour-milling and ingredients company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its...

Associate Food Scientist

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

Oversee the qualification and registration of new raw materials Maintain documentation, including specifications, SDS, lab notebook and nutritional information....

Sr. Food Scientist, Snacks

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

PRODUCT INNOVATION R&D: SNACKS SENIOR FOOD SCIENTIST Ardent Mills Ardent Mills is a premier flour-milling and ingredients company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its...

Sr. Food Scientist, Baked Goods

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

PRODUCT INNOVATION R&D: BAKED GOODS SENIOR FOOD SCIENTIST Ardent Mills Ardent Mills is a premier flour-milling and ingredients company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its...

R&D Food Scientist URGENT HIRE

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 5 days ago

Generate nutritional data, ensuring compliance with regulatory nutritional and label compliance....

Food Scientist

  • Green Island, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Green Island, NY
  • 5 days ago

The Food Scientist is an experienced and visionary product developer helping to guide development and scale up the MyForest brand. This role performs research to optimize formulation through...

Food Scientist II

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

and Medical Nutrition....

Food Scientist

  • Springfield, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 6 days ago

GENERAL PURPOSE Participate in the development, optimization, and commercialization of new products and quality improvements (Low Acid and Acidified Canned Foods) in DFA's manufacturing...

Research Nutritionist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Education Research That Matters: Ways of Researching
Connecting insights from existing research to practice and building on this to design realistic and high-quality research projects can be challenging. Understanding research methods is crucial to...
Research Ethics: a guide for responsible research with human subjects
Learn to identify the key ethical issues in human subjects research, to critically reflect on these, and to practically approach them through experts lectures and interviews, case studies, and...
Counseling Practice and Research
Learn about the stages and processes of counseling, counseling techniques, and interesting and up-to-date research methods. Counseling and Psychotherapy Studies seeks to understand and clarify our...

Salary for Research Nutritionist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNutrition research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Research Nutritionists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Doctorate Degree
5.0%
High School or GED
2.0%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Nutritionists
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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