Dietary Coordinator / Madison, WI (On-Site)

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.

We are currently seeking a Dietary Coordinator to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI

If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

Many Coordinators are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.

Other key responsibilities:

• Follows specific study dietary requisitions completed by the study/clinical coordinator to create menus

• Work with the dietician for nutritional guidance as needed

• Places dietary orders with appropriate vendor

• Coordinates the delivery of dietary supplies

• Maintains appropriate dietary supply inventory levels in a cost-efficient manner

• Maintains cost records for study meal cost reports

• Coordinates the dietary duties and schedules of the Dietary Assistant

• Maintains soft drink inventory

• Supports and participates in Corporate and Departmental initiatives

• All other duties as needed or assigned

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Food Service Certification preferred

• Computer skills including data entry, word processing, and electronic mail system

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to function effectively in a work environment with time restraints

• 1-2 years of related experience

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements

What do you get?

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)

• 401(K)

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Employee recognition awards

• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.

• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

• Varied hours may be required.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.