Recruitment and Outreach Specialist

We are seeking a Recruitment and Outreach Specialist to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

• Track and support incoming media inquiries and interview requests, content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations, and public relations needs that increase the effectiveness of communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC. 
• Track and archive VRC information and messages that have been reviewed by subject matter experts and assist with disseminating information as requested to increase the effectiveness of written communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC.
• Prepare briefing materials and complex scientific summaries on a broad range of diseases and research areas that focus on VRC activities.
• Support internal and external communications methods which may include intranet, internal newsletter, electronic signage, policy, strategic plans, and student tours with messaging.
• Support the development of an annual editorial calendar and processes for the internal newsletter around VRC’s communications initiatives and major events worthy of public attention.
• Assist in ensuring that all public messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful.
• Develop specialized materials covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.
• Provide advice and conduct reviews of materials prepared by other NIAID division staff.
• Develop scientific and technical materials regarding VRC’s research programs, activities, and scientific accomplishments.
• Assist with the development of VRC messaging and other products to communicate research successes.
• Develop visual and written communication products associated with the NIH, NIAID, and VRC.
• Prepare documents in accordance with office policies and procedures, including reviewing, revising, and editing as needed. Ensure responses conform to applicable regulations, style manuals, and publication standards.
• Review and analyze documents for logical, well-organized structure. Check and verify information for accuracy and consistency using a variety of sources such as PubMed, Medline, and other Web sites and search engines.
• Continually support new communications methods and approaches to increase efficiency in achieving goals and objectives and ensure that communications messages are tailored to suit the appropriate audience and distribution methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a related science field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in related scientific field.
• Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated experience in writing scientific manuscripts and reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate basic scientific ideas to the general public.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Constantly required to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Rarely required to perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Rarely required to push or pull less than 25 pounds.
• Rarely required to reach above shoulder level.
• Constantly will be required to use both hands.
• Occasionally will be required to stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
• Rarely required to bend, reach, or twist repeatedly.
• Constantly will be required to have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.
• Constantly required to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly required to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly will work in no adverse environmental conditions expected.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.