Talent Acquisition Specialist - Laboratory Operations

Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise across the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories includes specialized brands offering laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services:

• Certified Laboratories – Comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing for food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplements.
• Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – ISO-accredited laboratories focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services.
• Labstat – Global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products.
• EAS Consulting Group – Regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support for FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors.
• FSNS Certification & Audit – Accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.

About the role

Certified Group is seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team, supporting high-volume hiring across our laboratory operations throughout North America. This role focuses on recruiting and building talent pipelines for direct labor positions, including Laboratory Technicians, Analysts, Sample Management, Couriers, and other operational roles critical to our business.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys high-volume recruiting, and is passionate about connecting people with impactful opportunities. You will partner closely with hiring managers and site leaders to understand workforce needs, execute effective sourcing strategies, and deliver a positive candidate experience while meeting hiring goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume laboratory and operational positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, offer management, and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers and site leadership to understand staffing needs, hiring priorities, and workforce challenges.
• Recruit for direct labor roles including Laboratory Technicians, Analysts, Sample Management Specialists, Couriers, and other laboratory support positions.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, social media, employee referrals, and community partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines to support ongoing hiring needs across multiple laboratory locations.
• Conduct high-volume candidate outreach, phone screens, and qualification assessments to identify candidates who align with role requirements and company values.
• Manage candidate activity and recruitment workflows within Greenhouse ATS, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to improve recruitment processes, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance the overall candidate experience.
• Provide market insights related to talent availability, compensation trends, and recruiting challenges.
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach initiatives to increase brand awareness and attract qualified candidates.
• Track recruiting metrics including pipeline activity, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and hiring progress.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain consistent recruiting practices.
• Represent Certified Group with integrity, professionalism, and enthusiasm throughout all candidate interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with demonstrated success managing high-volume hiring.
• Experience recruiting hourly/direct labor positions in laboratory, manufacturing, healthcare, food testing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Proven ability to source and attract candidates in competitive labor markets.
• Experience utilizing recruiting tools such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, Greenhouse ATS, or similar applicant tracking systems.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and recruiting best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Results-oriented recruiter with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Resourceful and creative approach to sourcing hard-to-find talent.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and site leaders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and drive recruiting outcomes.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a high volume workload.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a broader Talent Acquisition team.

Schedule

• This role must be based in the US near any major airport.
• Up to 20% travel may be required for hiring events, career fairs, site visits, and team meetings.

Pay

Salary Range: $70,000 USD - $80,000 USD. Actual pay within this range may vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may also apply where applicable.