Talent Acquisition Specialist (Hybrid) - 174624

Zachary Piper Solutions; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing TA team supporting a biotechnology client in Silver Spring, MD. The specialist will partner with hiring managers to identify, attract, and engage top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

This hybrid role requires 2–3 days in office and offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities in life sciences recruiting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or related field.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Life science/clinical research recruiting experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment activities for entry-level to mid-level positions within life sciences, quality, manufacturing, clinical, regulatory, and corporate functions.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, networking events, and university partnerships.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the ATS.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Draft and post job advertisements across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Communicate regularly with candidates regarding application status and next steps.
• Support offer preparation, background checks, and onboarding activities.

Skills

Recruiting

Talent Acquisition

Candidate Experience

ATS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Life Sciences

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a growing Talent Acquisition team supporting one of our biotechnology clients in Silver Spring, MD. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will partner with hiring managers to identify, attract, and engage top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This role is hybrid 2-3 days per week in office

Responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• Support full-cycle recruitment activities for entry-level to mid-level positions within life sciences, quality, manufacturing, clinical, regulatory, and corporate functions.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, networking events, and university partnerships.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Draft and post job advertisements across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Communicate regularly with candidates regarding application status and next steps.
• Support offer preparation, background checks, and onboarding activities.

Qualifications of the Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• 2+years of experience working in HR, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or related field
• Must have previous hands on recruiting experience
• Life science/clinical research recruiting experience preferred, not required
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field

Compensation for the Corporate Recruiter:

• Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, Sick leave as required as by law

This job opens for applications on 9/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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