Scientific Recruiter

Veteran Firm Seeking a Clinical & Research Recruiter for a Hybrid Assignment in Boston, MAMy name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.We seek to fill a Clinical & Research Recruiter role in Boston, MAThe ideal candidate is a Boston resident with 3–7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in healthcare, academic medical centers, or research-driven organizations. Must have demonstrated experience recruiting for clinical research and scientific roles, along with strong sourcing skills, and preferably experience supporting hiring for grant-funded environments or clinical trials.If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.Thanks, Stephen M Hrutka Principal Consultant www.hruckus.com Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Clinical & Research Recruiter to support hiring across clinical research and related scientific roles for a nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center. This individual will partner closely with hiring managers and research leadership to attract and hire top-tier talent supporting groundbreaking research initiatives.Position Description: The Recruiter will lead full-cycle recruitment for research-focused roles (including Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Research Scientists, and Lab Technicians), develop targeted recruiting strategies, and manage the end-to-end candidate lifecycle while providing market insights to stakeholders.Position Responsibilities:Lead full-cycle recruitment for research-focused roles, including Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Research Scientists, and Lab TechniciansPartner with hiring managers, principal investigators, and department leadership to understand hiring needs and develop targeted recruiting strategiesProactively source candidates through a variety of channels including LinkedIn, research networks, academic institutions, and professional associationsScreen and evaluate candidates for both technical qualifications and alignment with organizational mission and cultureManage the interview process, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experienceProvide market insights, candidate trends, and hiring recommendations to stakeholdersMaintain accurate documentation and activity tracking within the applicant tracking systemSupport offer development, negotiation, and onboarding coordinationEnsure compliance with all applicable employment laws and internal policiesRequired Qualifications:3–7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experienceDemonstrated experience recruiting for research, clinical research, or scientific rolesExperience working within healthcare, academic medical centers, or research-driven organizationsStrong sourcing skills and ability to identify niche talent poolsExcellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and organizational skills with a high level of professionalism and discretionDesired Qualifications:Experience supporting hiring for grant-funded or academic research environmentsFamiliarity with roles within clinical trials, translational research, or laboratory settingsExperience working in high-volume or complex recruiting environments Salary Range: $40.00 - $48.00 / Hour (W-2)