Research Dietitian Jobs in Missouri
Research Dietitian jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City and St. Louis, where large academic medical centers and integrated health systems sustain consistent demand for clinical and translational nutrition research. Major employers with a lasting Missouri presence include BJC HealthCare, University of Missouri Health Care, and Children's Mercy Kansas City, all of which run active research programs staffing positions from entry-level research associates to senior investigator roles. The strongest hiring activity is in oncology nutrition, pediatric dietetics, and community health research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tryfacta is seeking a Registered Dietitian for our client in Fulton, MO 65251. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!
Position Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Fulton, MO 65251
Duration: 5 Months (With possibility of extension)
Work Schedule: 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, No weekend or holiday hours will be required.
We are flexible on a 10-hour schedule if requested. , Part-time or full-time hours are acceptable.
Position Summary:
- Provide medical nutritional therapy (MNT) for an assigned group of FSH patients.
- Utilize the Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) to provide nutritional care to assigned patients.
- Assess nutrition needs, integrate delivery of nutritional care to meet disease and age-specific requirements of patients within the assigned areas. Identify patients at high-risk based on the criteria outlined by the facility.
- Provide Nutrition Education to patients related to the needs identified with NCPT in individual or group settings.
- Participate in patients' interdisciplinary treatment team review. Collaborate with members of the treatment team to ensure clinical nutrition services are met.
- Communicate with patients and team regarding MNT needs.
- Follow-up on nutrition screen for admissions and DMH transfers within 72 hours.
- Utilize electronic medical health record and paper medical record for documenting care provided.
- Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with Dietetic Department employees and other facility employees.
- Communicate with food service regarding unique nutrition needs for patients. Share patient feedback on meals provided.
- Provide input on client complaints and grievances related to clinical nutritional services as needed.
- Serve as an active member on nutrition and health-related hospital committees.
- Maintain RDN and LD credential requirements, including continuing education hours.
- Accepts other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Dietitian or the Director of Dietetic Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
Work Location: In person
Tryfacta is seeking a Registered Dietitian for our client in Fulton, MO 65251. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!
Position Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Fulton, MO 65251
Duration: 5 Months (With possibility of extension)
Work Schedule: 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, No weekend or holiday hours will be required.
We are flexible on a 10-hour schedule if requested. , Part-time or full-time hours are acceptable.
Position Summary:
- Provide medical nutritional therapy (MNT) for an assigned group of FSH patients.
- Utilize the Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) to provide nutritional care to assigned patients.
- Assess nutrition needs, integrate delivery of nutritional care to meet disease and age-specific requirements of patients within the assigned areas. Identify patients at high-risk based on the criteria outlined by the facility.
- Provide Nutrition Education to patients related to the needs identified with NCPT in individual or group settings.
- Participate in patients' interdisciplinary treatment team review. Collaborate with members of the treatment team to ensure clinical nutrition services are met.
- Communicate with patients and team regarding MNT needs.
- Follow-up on nutrition screen for admissions and DMH transfers within 72 hours.
- Utilize electronic medical health record and paper medical record for documenting care provided.
- Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with Dietetic Department employees and other facility employees.
- Communicate with food service regarding unique nutrition needs for patients. Share patient feedback on meals provided.
- Provide input on client complaints and grievances related to clinical nutritional services as needed.
- Serve as an active member on nutrition and health-related hospital committees.
- Maintain RDN and LD credential requirements, including continuing education hours.
- Accepts other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Dietitian or the Director of Dietetic Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research dietitian jobs across Missouri.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential recognized by the Missouri licensure authority required
- Active Missouri Dietitian license or eligibility to obtain licensure before start date
- Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field preferred
- Experience designing or supporting clinical nutrition research studies or trials
- Proficiency in data collection, dietary analysis software, and research documentation
- Strong written communication skills for grant writing and manuscript preparation
Research Dietitian Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research dietitian in Missouri?
To work as a research dietitian in Missouri, you must hold a license issued by the Missouri State Board of Dietitians, Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians, which requires completing an accredited dietetics program, finishing a supervised practice internship, and passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam. Most research-focused positions additionally expect a master's degree or doctoral training in nutrition science, public health, or a related discipline before employers will consider you for study coordination or independent research roles.
Which companies hire research dietitians in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring research dietitians in Missouri include BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's, and DiningRD, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Missouri's concentration of academic medical centers and pediatric health systems means many openings are tied to funded research programs rather than standard clinical staffing cycles.
Which Missouri cities have the most research dietitian jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield lead Missouri for research dietitian openings. St. Louis and Kansas City dominate because both metros are home to major academic medical centers, children's hospitals, and university research programs that generate sustained demand, while Columbia contributes openings through the University of Missouri's health sciences campus and affiliated clinical research infrastructure.
Are there remote research dietitian jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're limited. Research dietitians often work directly with study participants, laboratory data, or clinical teams, which keeps most roles at least partially on-site. About 9% of research dietitian openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. The tasks most suited to remote work include dietary data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and virtual participant counseling within remotely managed community nutrition studies.
How can I get hired as a research dietitian in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a research assistant or dietetic technician role within a Missouri academic medical center's nutrition department while completing your registered dietitian credential. BJC HealthCare and University of Missouri Health Care periodically offer new-graduate rotations and research support positions that do not require prior independent study experience. Gaining a volunteer or paid role as a study coordinator or clinical data collector at a Washington University or MU research lab builds the portfolio that transitions you into a full research dietitian title.
Where can I find and apply to research dietitian jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to research dietitian jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to each employer through the posting.
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