Contract Recruiter
Job description
Full-cycle recruiter supporting Life Sciences hiring across APAC, with emphasis on Australia, for engineering roles in biotech manufacturing and data center commissioning. This is a one-year contract position on the People Solutions Team.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract
- Work mode
- Remote · Australia
- Pay
- USD 55,000 – 75,000 / year
What you'll do
- Manage full-cycle recruitment across APAC (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding support) with an emphasis in recruiting and hiring in Australia
- Partner with hiring managers in Life Sciences and Data Center teams to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies
- Source niche talent for roles such as biotech manufacturing (process engineers, validation engineers, QA/QC, MSAT, etc.) and data center commissioning (Cx engineers, MEP specialists, commissioning managers, etc.)
- Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and market mapping
- Develop regional market intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity
- Ensure a high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints
- Coordinate interviews across multiple time zones and stakeholders
- Maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and generate recruiting reports
- Support employer branding and diversity hiring initiatives across APAC
What we're looking for
- 3–7+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in technical or engineering hiring
- Proven experience recruiting in at least one of the following: Life Sciences / Biotech Manufacturing; Data Center / Mission Critical Infrastructure
- Strong sourcing skills with experience identifying hard-to-find talent
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with the ATS system Lever and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)
Nice to have
- Experience recruiting for commissioning or validation roles
- Understanding of GMP environments and/or mission-critical facility operations
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
- Ability to work flexible hours to support multiple time zones
Your team
People Solutions Team
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About CAI
CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 750 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.
Mission
We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve human experience.
Key facts
- nearly 750 people worldwide
- 1996
- Professional services
- Established in 1996
- Grown year over year to nearly 750 people worldwide
- Serves Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries
- 30 years of field-tested processes and elite expertise
What they value
- We act with integrity
- We serve each other
- We serve society
- We work for our future