Research Dietitian Jobs in Ohio

Research Dietitian jobs in Ohio are steadily active, with demand concentrated in academic medical centers, hospital-based clinical research programs, and food science and nutrition industry settings. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead hiring, with major employers such as the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center maintaining ongoing research dietitian needs. The most in-demand specialties include oncology nutrition research, pediatric clinical trials, and community and public health nutrition studies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerEmVenio Research
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring4
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring2

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EmVenio Research
Registered Dietitian Clinical Research - PRN
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Registered Dietitian Clinical Research - PRN
EmVenio Research
Cincinnati, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Registered Dietitian Clinical Research - PRN
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EmVenio Research
Columbus, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Registered Dietitian Clinical Research - PRN
EmVenio Research
Cleveland, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Registered Dietitian Clinical Research - PRN
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Registered Dietitian Clinical Research - PRN
EmVenio Research
Ashley, Ohio
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Public Health Dietitian - Research Institute WIC
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Public Health Dietitian - Research Institute WIC
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Research Dietitian Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
2 jobs
Ashley
1 job
Cleveland
1 job
Cincinnati
1 job

Research Dietitian Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

EmVenio Research
EmVenio Research4 open roles
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children's Hospital1 open role

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in research dietitian jobs across Ohio.

  • Active Ohio dietitian license issued by the Ohio Board of Dietetics required
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a closely related field
  • Experience conducting or supporting clinical nutrition research studies or trials
  • Proficiency with research data collection, analysis, and scientific documentation tools
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing research protocols and reports

Research Dietitian Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a research dietitian in Ohio?

To work as a research dietitian in Ohio, you must hold an active Ohio dietitian license issued by the Ohio Board of Dietetics, which requires completing an accredited dietetics program, finishing a supervised practice experience, and passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam to earn the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential. Most research-focused positions also expect at least a bachelor's degree, and many Ohio academic medical centers prefer candidates with a Master's degree or research experience gained through a graduate program or clinical internship.

Which companies hire research dietitians in Ohio?

Ohio research dietitian roles are posted by EmVenio Research and Nationwide Children's Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Ohio's concentration of academic health systems, children's hospitals, and food industry headquarters makes it one of the stronger states for research-focused dietitian openings.

Which Ohio cities have the most research dietitian jobs?

Columbus, Ashley, and Cleveland have the most research dietitian openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors the market through Ohio State University and its affiliated medical center, Cleveland draws openings through its cluster of major health systems including Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, and Cincinnati benefits from large children's health and academic research institutions that consistently recruit nutrition researchers.

How can I get hired as a research dietitian in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to dietetic internship programs or research assistant roles at Ohio's large academic medical centers, which regularly bring in candidates without independent research experience. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic both offer structured internship and fellowship tracks where new graduates work alongside research dietitians. Lateral moves from clinical dietitian or nutrition coordinator roles are common, and holding an active Ohio dietitian license alongside a strong academic portfolio or thesis project gives entry-level candidates a meaningful edge.

Where can I find and apply to research dietitian jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to research dietitian jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that match.

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