Candidate Relationship Specialist

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. 

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• 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.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• 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.
• 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.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000