Recruitment And Outreach Specialist

We are seeking a Recruitment and Outreach Specialist to support the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world. Candidates will work at a diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Take the next big step in 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 diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

• Promote and represent Vaccine Research Center on telephone and in person settings at the NIH and within the community.
• Assist with and participate in community engagement (in a variety of settings including college campuses, community events, and community-based organizations) and study recruitment plans/strategies, to include marketing, community outreach, health education, etc. for all VRC clinical research studies in order to increase enrollment and name recognition.
• Assist with organizing and serve as a liaison with community members to develop programs that will engage and educate communities to increase awareness of HIV vaccine research and vaccine research in general.
•  Assist in the overall Recruitment and pre-screening effort of the team in accordance with each protocol utilizing VRC’s screening process criteria, in person or by telephone.
•  Respond and follow up to initial inquiries through email and calls.
•  Enter information and communications in database to secure data integrity.
•  Produce reports of high quality of recruitment data.
•  Prepare and mail information packages to potential research participants.
•  Schedule calls for other members of the team to talk with interested volunteers.
•  Answer phone calls and record inquires.
•  Assist the recruitment team with analyzing trends in recruitment programs and campaigns.
•  Schedule participant screening visits in the VRC scheduling database.
•  Assist with maintenance of the recruitment database.
•  Perform quality control on the recruitment database.
•  Assist in the development of recruitment materials such as data sheets, brochures, pre-screening documents, advertisement and other materials as appropriate for each engagement.
•  Become familiar with FDA/GCP guidelines and all CTP practices apply on a daily basis.
•  Maintain tools and supplies to ensure proper recruitment for research studies.
•  Compile weekly reports on the number of contacts made, the outcome of each interaction, and insights and trends from interactions.
•  On a weekly basis review referrals and screen failure lists to see if patients would fit in any other studies.
•  Regularly communicate with coordinators to access scheduling and study support needs.
•  Keep clinical operation staff abreast of recruitment efforts for screening and current enrolling studies.
•  Assist with the protocol trainings, per clinical trial goals at VRC.
•  Attend all study-related training sessions for all protocols.
•  Attend relevant CTP meetings and calls.
•  Give insights and recommendations to improve performance.
•  Assist CTP team members with the day-to-day administrative operations of assigned clinical trial participant recruitment programs, such as development of recruitment media materials, ongoing management of social media campaigns, reporting and operational tasks related to volunteer Recruitment and Outreach program, and administrative to include, copying, filing and data entry.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
•  Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field.
•  Proficient in MS Office Suite.
•  Candidates for the position must be willing to learn a variety of skills related to recruiting, counseling and providing details about our research studies.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. 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.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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.