Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance in the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences.

HJF is seeking a Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Education Specialist to support work across the Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS), and Nutrition teams. The main responsibility is translating relevant nutrition science research into practical resources using practical resources (evidence-based articles, infographics, and social media content). The Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Education Specialist will tailor dietary supplement ingredient information to the unique needs of the military, to optimize performance and promote and maintain health. The Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Education Specialist will assist with CHAMP outreach events.

Responsibilities

• Research and writes answers to dietary supplement and nutrition-related questions asked by Service Members, healthcare providers, military leaders, and civilians via the Ask the Expert function on the OPSS.org and HPRC-online.org websites.
• Reviews and translates scientific literature on dietary supplements/nutrition topics under the direction of the OPSS Director and write articles for the OPSS website. Summarize literature findings as needed.
• Under the supervision of the OPSS Director, writes various content and follows trending topics surrounding dietary supplements.
• Assist the OPSS Team with other special projects as needed.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets as needed for various tasks.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with evaluation and interpretation of the scientific literature.
• Ability to write articles, mostly at consumer level but also at health professional level.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and be able to multitask on several topics/assignments.
• Experience with military nutrition, research literacy, and biochemistry/chemistry strongly desired.

• This position will take place primarily in a remote office setting.

• Master’s degree in Nutrition (excluding Food Service), Nutritional Biochemistry, or related field required.

• Minimum of 0 to 2 years experience required

All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)