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DM Clinical Research
Houston, TX, United States

Registered Dietitian

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We’re looking for a compassionate and detail-driven Clinical Research Dietitian to join our team. In this role, you’ll bridge the worlds of patient care and clinical research—supporting participants through nutrition guidance while contributing to studies that advance healthcare. You’ll be a trusted resource for patients, a collaborative partner for investigators, and a key contributor to research that has the potential to improve lives.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 1. Support Research Studies
  • Partner with investigators to design and manage nutrition-related aspects of clinical research protocols.
  • 2. Work directly with Participants
  • Provide nutrition counseling, education, and encouragement to patients, helping them stay engaged and compliant with study requirements.
  • 3. Ensure Protocol Integrity
  • Track and monitor dietary intake to ensure accurate documentation and adherence to ethical research standards.
  • 4. Contribute to Science
  • Collect and analyze nutrition data, and support study reports, publications, and presentations.
  • 5. Collaborate Across Teams
  • Work closely with physicians, nurses, coordinators, and scientists to ensure studies run smoothly and participants feel supported.
  • 6. Stay Current

Bring fresh insight from evidence-based research and evolving nutrition science into practice and lifestyle counseling

7. Review and analyze data obtained during the participant trial (lab results, CGM data, Vitals, food intake diaries, anthropometric measurements, etc. to support nutritional and lifestyle counseling within the confines of the protocol.

8. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, depending on study needs

Knowledge & Experience

Education

RD/RDN required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.

Experience

Clinical or research background (academic, hospital, or trial setting) is strongly preferred.

Credentials

N/A

Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity with research protocols, dietary assessment methods, and GCP standards

Strong communicator with the ability to connect with patients and translate science into practical nutrition guidance.

Empathetic, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to both patient care and the bigger picture of advancing science.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will partner with investigators to manage nutrition-related clinical research protocols and provide direct nutrition counseling to study participants. They are responsible for ensuring protocol integrity, analyzing nutrition data, and collaborating with the clinical team to support study outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RD/RDN credential and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field. Previous experience in a clinical or research setting is strongly preferred, along with familiarity with research protocols and GCP standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Protocol managementData analysisPatient educationCommunicationEvidence-based practiceCGM data analysisClinical documentation

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (71 salary observations; 700 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,886 salary observations; 9,473 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Texas vs national$76k median in Texas$78k nationally (−2%)71 state / 1,886 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Texas224 active2,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas dietitian listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment243 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,069 in the last 30 days590 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dietitian Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 27 employers
12
<$85k
7
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
69%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$50/week
#2

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Pomelo Care · Albuquerque, New Mexico

$50/week
#3

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$35-$55.5/hr
#4

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$90k-$110k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.