Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

(ID: 2024-7504)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees


• Educational Benefits for Career Growth


• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)


• Employee Referral Bonus


• 401K Matching


• Flexible Spending Accounts:




• Healthcare (FSA)


• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)


• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)


• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our vibrant team at Bethesda, MD. 

Responsibilities: 

• Be responsible for the full recruiting life cycle for all open positions both internally and externally 


• Identify highly qualified candidates to fill scientific positions 


• Assist to recruit for technical positions as needed  


• Work with Program Managers to devise a recruiting plan and create a detailed position description 


• Creatively source active and passive, high-quality talent; develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, including direct sourcing and internet recruitment, leveraging industry networks; continue to build a talent pipeline 


• Negotiate and close talent with offers and starts 


• Document and report in Axle’s applicant tracking system 


• Become a credible and trusted talent advisor to hiring managers.  


• Screening and vetting of candidates telephonically 


• Create strong relationships within the scientific community within and outside NIH. 


• Assist in responding to proposals by identifying the right profiles and building a pipeline of vetted resources 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of technical or scientific recruiting experience or government contracting recruiting experience


• Familiarity with NIH. Work experience at NIH is strongly preferred.


• Team player who is driven to exceed goals


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written


• Ability to fully recruit once a job description is received with minimal supervision and direction

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact [email protected]

Disclaimer:The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.