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M3 Wake Research, an M3USA Company, is an integrated network of premier investigational sites meeting the clinical research needs of global biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations (CROs). With close to 30 owned and managed research sites across the country, M3 Wake Research is one of the largest independent, multi-site clinical research companies in the US. M3 Wake Research continues to grow through acquisitions and uncompromising commitment to careful planning and execution in accordance with regulatory compliance.
Conducting studies since 1984, M3 Wake Research owns a proprietary patient database of potential clinical trial participants across the US. As of today, our board-certified physicians have completed more than 7,000+ successful clinical trials, while consistently exceeding sponsor expectations for integrity, timeliness, subject enrollment, human protection, and expeditious delivery of accurate evaluable data.
Due to our continued growth, we are hiring for a Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist at Wake Research, an M3 company. This is a PRN contract position. This is an onsite position in Chattanooga, TN.
Job Description
The Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist performs critical trial-related tasks and makes important trial-related decisions when directed by the Principal Investigator (PI) to do so. The Diabetes Specialist is engaged in aspects of nutrition education and counseling for people living with diabetes and has a significant role in the conduct of research. This position is primarily responsible for the clinical specialty area care for people living with diabetes via onsite and virtual visits according to research protocols protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to the following:
- Provide nutrition resource and diabetes education support to clinical investigators and may assist them in protocol development, implementation, and content delivery.
- Provides patient consultations and education via onsite and virtual visits under the direction of the physician in charge of the clinical trial.
- Assess nutritional status and provide appropriate standard of care guidance and therapy in accordance with research study protocols.
- Work cooperatively with diverse, interdisciplinary departmental staff and PI to complete visits and submit accurate source documentation.
- Provide education support related to diabetes medications, continuous glucose monitors, point of care glucometers, and insulin pumps to clinical trial participants.
- Sets appointments with subjects within the required appointment window.
- Maintains all necessary licenses, certifications, credentialing materials and other required documents.
- Stays current on the latest education related to persons living with diabetes, nutrition and food health updates.
- Reviews and adheres to assigned research study protocol.
- Maintains proper documentation and completes source documents in a timely manner.
- Ensures that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and Sponsor/CRO/Vendor associates.
- Communicates with the participant as well as the participant’s partner/informant/caregiver.
- Attend and successfully complete all training programs; participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, and other professional development opportunities.
- Complete provided training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training as required.
Qualifications
- Our ideal candidate is a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Minimum of 2 years of experience of relevant work experience
- May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school with a degree in nursing, dietetics, food and nutrition or related program.
- Must have Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification
- Must have current and unrestricted State License (RD/RDN) in good standing (as applicable)
- TN license required
- Must have Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized Knowledge in diabetes medications, continuous glucose monitors, point of care glucometers, and Insulin pump knowledge
Additional Information
About M3:
M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fueled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.
Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.
Joining M3 USA means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 USA.
- M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization
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M3 Wake Research, an M3USA Company, is an integrated network of premier investigational sites meeting the clinical research needs of global biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations (CROs). With close to 30 owned and managed research sites across the country, M3 Wake Research is one of the largest independent, multi-site clinical research companies in the US. M3 Wake Research continues to grow through acquisitions and uncompromising commitment to careful planning and execution in accordance with regulatory compliance.
Conducting studies since 1984, M3 Wake Research owns a proprietary patient database of potential clinical trial participants across the US. As of today, our board-certified physicians have completed more than 7,000+ successful clinical trials, while consistently exceeding sponsor expectations for integrity, timeliness, subject enrollment, human protection, and expeditious delivery of accurate evaluable data.
Due to our continued growth, we are hiring for a Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist at Wake Research, an M3 company. This is a PRN contract position. This is an onsite position in Chattanooga, TN.
Job Description
The Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist performs critical trial-related tasks and makes important trial-related decisions when directed by the Principal Investigator (PI) to do so. The Diabetes Specialist is engaged in aspects of nutrition education and counseling for people living with diabetes and has a significant role in the conduct of research. This position is primarily responsible for the clinical specialty area care for people living with diabetes via onsite and virtual visits according to research protocols protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to the following:
- Provide nutrition resource and diabetes education support to clinical investigators and may assist them in protocol development, implementation, and content delivery.
- Provides patient consultations and education via onsite and virtual visits under the direction of the physician in charge of the clinical trial.
- Assess nutritional status and provide appropriate standard of care guidance and therapy in accordance with research study protocols.
- Work cooperatively with diverse, interdisciplinary departmental staff and PI to complete visits and submit accurate source documentation.
- Provide education support related to diabetes medications, continuous glucose monitors, point of care glucometers, and insulin pumps to clinical trial participants.
- Sets appointments with subjects within the required appointment window.
- Maintains all necessary licenses, certifications, credentialing materials and other required documents.
- Stays current on the latest education related to persons living with diabetes, nutrition and food health updates.
- Reviews and adheres to assigned research study protocol.
- Maintains proper documentation and completes source documents in a timely manner.
- Ensures that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and Sponsor/CRO/Vendor associates.
- Communicates with the participant as well as the participant’s partner/informant/caregiver.
- Attend and successfully complete all training programs; participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, and other professional development opportunities.
- Complete provided training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training as required.
Qualifications
- Our ideal candidate is a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Minimum of 2 years of experience of relevant work experience
- May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school with a degree in nursing, dietetics, food and nutrition or related program.
- Must have Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification
- Must have current and unrestricted State License (RD/RDN) in good standing (as applicable)
- TN license required
- Must have Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized Knowledge in diabetes medications, continuous glucose monitors, point of care glucometers, and Insulin pump knowledge
Additional Information
About M3:
M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fueled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.
Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.
Joining M3 USA means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 USA.
- M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization
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#LI-LB1
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Who's Hiring
- EmVenio Research14
- Goldbelt1
- Wake Research1
- Penn State University1
- RD NUTRITION CONSULTANTS1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research dietitian jobs.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with active licensure in the state of employment
- Master's or doctoral degree in nutrition science, nutritional epidemiology, or a closely related field
- Experience with research study design, data collection protocols, and IRB submission processes
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or REDCap
- Demonstrated ability to write or contribute to peer-reviewed publications and grant applications
- Familiarity with dietary assessment tools including 24-hour recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and nutrient analysis software
Tips for Your Research Dietitian Job Search
Tailor your resume to research output
Hiring managers for research roles want to see publications, grants, and study contributions listed explicitly. Pull your name off PubMed, list any funded projects you contributed to, and quantify sample sizes or data collection scope wherever your experience allows.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research dietitian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your IRB and data analysis experience
Research dietitian postings routinely screen for IRB protocol familiarity and statistical software proficiency. Name the specific tools you've used, whether SPSS, SAS, R, or REDCap, and note whether you've served as a study coordinator or co-investigator on approved protocols.
Filter openings by funding source and setting
Federal agency postings, academic hospital roles, and industry-sponsored positions each carry different expectations for independence, publication rights, and daily duties. Decide which environment fits your goals before applying so your cover letter reflects genuine fit with that research culture.
Prepare to discuss your thesis or capstone in depth
Interviewers at research institutions often ask candidates to walk through a past project from hypothesis to findings. Practice narrating your methodology choices, any protocol adjustments mid-study, and how you interpreted results, since this tells them far more than your credentials alone.
Negotiate protected research time explicitly
When you receive an offer, ask what percentage of your time is allocated to independent research versus clinical or administrative duties. Get the percentage written into your offer letter, because protected time erodes quickly after hire without a documented expectation.
Research Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research dietitians?
EmVenio Research, Goldbelt, and Wake Research are hiring the most research dietitians right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Florida, and Mississippi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic medical centers and federal health agencies tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many research dietitian jobs are remote?
About 75% of research dietitian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability highest in roles focused on data analysis, dietary assessment review, grant writing, and systematic reviews rather than positions requiring direct participant contact or on-site laboratory work.
How do you become a research dietitian?
You start by completing a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, then finish an accredited dietetic internship and pass the national registration exam to earn your RDN credential. From there, most research roles require a master's or doctoral degree. Gaining hands-on research experience during graduate school through a thesis project, clinical trial, or faculty-led study makes you competitive for dedicated research positions after graduation.
Can you get a research dietitian job with little or no research experience?
Yes, entry-level research dietitian roles exist, but they typically expect some evidence of research participation even if it's limited. Thesis projects, practicum data collection, volunteer work on a faculty study, or co-authorship on a poster presentation all count. Focus your applications on research coordinator or research associate titles rather than senior scientist roles, and emphasize your statistical software skills and any IRB training you've completed.
What does the research dietitian interview process look like?
Most research dietitian interviews include an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the principal investigator, research team members, and sometimes a department director. You'll likely be asked to present a past project or walk through your methodology on a study you contributed to. Some academic and government positions also require a writing sample or a short data interpretation exercise before a final offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to research dietitian jobs?
You can find and apply to research dietitian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your credentials and career goals, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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