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Assistant University Extension Educator for Nutrition and Food Safety

Location: This is an area position covering the SE area of Albany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte, & Goshen counties. Based in Rawlins, in the south central portion of Wyoming with snow capped mountains, high plateaus, to vast prairies and the Red Desert Basin in the west, Wyoming; Off-campus Full/Part Time: Full-time Salary: $44,000 to $54,000 Start Date: 07/01/2010 Description: Emphasis for this position is to provide nutrition and food safety education to assist Wyoming citizens in making wise nutrition and health decisions and safe food-handling practices. Training in human nutrition, food science, dietetics, family and consumer sciences education, and food safety will be important credentials.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The individual in this position will work as a local representative of the University of Wyoming (UW), maintain a working relationship with county commissioners, utilize advisory committees and other input to determine needs. Primary duties include but are not limited to: provide educational programming in the nutrition and food safety initiative in a five county area in collaboration with the other area NFS educator; plan and implement applied research activities in collaboration with UW faculty and/or Extension specialists; provide expertise and leadership for portions of the 4-H and youth programs; work as a team member with the entire county staff to provide innovative educational opportunities in all Extension program areas; cooperate with other agencies and organizations; use available media to educate the public and to publicize programs and activities; support general County Extension operations. Some overnight travel, evening, and weekend work is required. PLEASE NOTE: This position is based in Rawlins, Wyoming. Additional Job Requirements Minimum education level: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or a bachelor’s degree plus registered dietetics certification. Degree and/or major required: A masters degree from an accredited college or university or a bachelors degree plus registered dietetics certification. One degree must have been awarded in nutrition, food science, dietetics, family and consumer sciences education, or cognate field clearly and specifically related to the Extension function. To accomplish individual and group goals, applicants must have demonstrated skills as indicated by experience and references in working with individuals, groups, and co-workers. Excellence in the ability to communicate verbally and in writing demonstrated by formal training, experience, and application material. Ability to work with limited supervision. Years of experience: N/A Travel requirements: Five county area and state travel Other requirements: A valid driver’s license and serviceable vehicle. A commitment to travel throughout rural communities. The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a Wyoming State Department of Family Services Central Registry Screen as a condition of employment. This screening will be required every five years.

Candidates should have a proven track record in public health nutrition research in one or more of the following areas: diet, physical activity, behavioral or environmental interventions; global/international nutrition; nutrition and health communications; or nutrition/food policy. Research experience in theory-based interventions to improve the nutrition and health of individuals and communities and to reduce health disparities is strongly desired. Evidence of strong research design and methodological skills is essential. Successful candidates will develop and maintain an independent, externally funded research program, mentor students and teach graduate level courses related to intervention or policy. A PhD in nutrition is preferred, although candidates with a PhD in a relevant discipline will be considered. The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health is actively committed to diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

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This position will provide clinical and scientific support and substantiation for Nestle Healthcare Nutrition products and platforms, ensuring adequate scientific rationale, and documentation for benefits and claims. Role will: - develop language for use in marketing, sales communications and medical education, in support of the Nestle Healthcare Nutrition business.- provide ongoing claim substantiation across the NHN portfolio of products to optimize impact of communications. Maintains comprehensive claim substantiation database for Healthcare Nutrition. - work with Regulatory and Manufacturing/QA in the development and evaluation of nutrient content target levels and label claims. - evaluate product release requests on out-of-spec products, addressing nutrient and contaminant analytical data and making recommendations regarding release in concert with Regulatory and Medical input.Within the innovation and renovation process, the position will:- evaluate proposed claims and define requirements for potential clinical trials- maximize opportunities for clinical trial success, to efficiently manage resources throughout clinical trial processes and effectively utilize data to meet business objectives. Position is integral to Healthcare I & R and claims development, working closely with Medical Affairs, with Marketing and global R&D innovation teams. Major Responsibilities:* Claim substantiation:- Ensures adequate scientific rationale, and documentation, for benefits and claims for products and communications- Translate scientific data to language supportive of product claims and benefits, defend against competitive threats & decrease risk of challenges - Maximize strength of claim language within boundaries of scientific support and legal and regulatory conventions- Develop and maintain library of claims substantiation in concert with Infant teams.* Clinical Development- Provide clinical/scientific support guidance to marketing projects and to Medical Affairs programs and communications, including platform projects, lectures, sales training support, competitive defense strategies and issues management.- Serve as conduit to Global Scientific Affairs for message alignment for existing and upcoming products.- Determine need for clinical trials for best business impact.- Develop clinical trials in support of product claims, feature and benefits within time and resource constraints.- Manage research support requests and internal decision-making and response processes. * Nutritional Compliance:- Provide scientific and clinical support for the product ingredients/nutrients. - Manage product disposition issues, including product release requests and formulation decisions, leveraging scientific & clinical rationales. - Develop and maintain policies for minimal/max release of nutrient outliers for manufacturing.- Manage extraordinary release requests.- Requests from the field, aligning with business priorities clinical. Key ContactsPosition will work as part of the Medical, Scientific and Regulatory Unit in concert with Healthcare Marketing and Sales teams, as well as with Manufacturing and global Healthcare teams.Key Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required In The Job):* Functional Skills: - Advanced Clinical trial development and experience. - Detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. - Computer literacy including experience in Microsoft Office Programs.* Strategic Skills: - Strategic agility- Proven ability to make complex decisions* Operating Skills: - Results focus, hands on, project management skills- Timely decision making* Courage: - Command skills- Conflict management* Energy & Drive: - Action oriented- Strong drive for results- Passion to win * Organizational Positioning Skills: -Cross functional understanding- Excellent presentation skills & written communications- Ability to interact successfully in a matrix environment* Personal & Interpersonal Skills: - Approachability- Customer focus- Skilled to build and foster effective peer relationships- Proven ability to train- Coach and inspire othersPreferred Qualifications (Include Academic Background, Years Industry Experience):- Master´s degree in nutrition or closely related field.- Five years+ of clinical nutrition experience, preferably in pediatric or critical care settings - Clinical trial development and management experience- Nutritional or clinical management experience in a business setting desirable