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Recruiter - Life Sciences

Element Staffing Services
California, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Recruiter – Life Sciences

Location: Orange County, California

The Recruiter will assist Element’s Southern California office to achieve staffing objectives by sourcing, evaluating and placing job candidates for a variety of scientific and technical positions. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that is focused on providing first class service to both clients and candidates. Southern California residents only.


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Full-cycle recruiting – source, screen, test, interview, and place candidates for temporary, temporary to hire, payroll, and direct placement positions.
  • Source candidates for open roles and future opportunities using job boards, databases, and recruiting tools.
  • Create and modify documents in MS Word, including resumes and other HR type documents
  • Post jobs on different platforms and assess resumes for job fit.
  • Assist with social media posting for team members on LinkedIn, Facebook, or other social media platforms.
  • Negotiate wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates and gain commitment for their job requirements.
  • Complete necessary pre-employment processes, including reference checks, background checks, drug screening, physicals, and other client requirements.
  • Meet or exceed individual goals and metrics related to phone calls, candidate interviews, placements, targeted revenue, profitability, and growth.
  • Manage contract employees while on assignment.
  • Maintain ATS and company database with candidate information, qualifications, and other information.
  • On occasion, attend on-site client meetings with business development personnel to learn about staffing needs and build rapport with key client contacts.
  • Work as team player with all staff members and support all staff members as instructed by Element management.


Required Qualifications:

  • 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in the staffing industry
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Outstanding time management, follow-up, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
  • Ability to multi-task and change priorities regularly
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  • Team spirit and service-oriented mindset

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