Entry Level Research Dietitian Jobs
New grad research dietitian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a clinical portfolio often carries more weight than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo hiring at this level now.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Diabetes Care
Schedule: Full-time | Days
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling—focusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits—while continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
- Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
- Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Diabetes Care
Schedule: Full-time | Days
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling—focusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits—while continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
- Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
- Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Entry Level Research Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research dietitian job?
Start by highlighting any supervised practice hours, research assistantships, or dietetic internship rotations on your resume, since hands-on clinical or lab experience matters most at this stage. Tailor your application to show familiarity with data collection protocols, IRB processes, or nutrition assessment tools. A focused cover letter explaining your research interests and methodological skills helps entry level candidates stand out when competing against applicants with similar academic backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level research dietitians?
Companies hiring entry level research dietitians right now include Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from academic medical centers, university nutrition departments, and health-focused research organizations that actively recruit new graduates into structured research support roles.
Are there remote entry level research dietitian jobs?
Yes, though most research dietitian roles at this level are on-site due to lab and clinical requirements. About 14% of entry level research dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve data analysis, literature reviews, or survey-based studies that don't require an in-person presence.
Are these new grad research dietitian jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research dietitian roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts dietetic internship hours or supervised practice toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'training provided' as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level research dietitians?
Entry Level research dietitian roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing clinical trials, public health programs, and nutrition science studies that rely on entry level researchers to support data collection and participant management.