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. Work hours will be mainly 1st shift. May have to work an occasional evening or weekend to support larger trials.

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 are drawn to this 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 have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you 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 in 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

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.

• Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.

• Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.

• Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

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)

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.