Candidate Relationship Specialist
About The Position
Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry with specialized laboratory services delivered by professional scientists—advancing research, fostering collaboration, and accelerating innovation with quality and a commitment to excellence. As we continue to expand our footprint across the United States, we have opened a Candidate Relationship Specialist role to support our laboratory leadership team in Indianapolis, IN. The Candidate Relationship Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting our growing operations. Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and a dynamic team environment. We are seeking candidates who embody our Core Values: Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed. Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance. Good: We act ethically and morally. Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees. Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry. Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.
Requirements
- BS-Biology, Chemistry or related field with 2+ years of experience recruiting all levels of scientists (BS through PhD).
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
- Very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.
Responsibilities
- Sourcing and screening candidates for open roles, primarily focusing on candidates with molecular biology and biochemistry backgrounds.
- Scheduling meetings with candidates and internal/external customers.
- Completing and sending essential documents to leadership team in a timely manner.
- Communicating consistently with candidates and hiring team.
- Utilizing social media and other sources as needed to attract scientific candidates.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed)
- attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.)
- dynamic team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
