Scientific Recruiter (PhD)

  • Gouda
  • PhD
  • 32 - 40 hours
  • 3300 - 3301 per month
  • 8453

Scientific Recruiter (PhD)

  • Gouda
  • PhD
  • 32 - 40 hours
  • 3300 - 3301 per month
  • 8453

Did you find more energy in networking, organizing, and mentoring students during your PhD than in conducting research? Then you are a perfect fit for our team. As a Scientific Recruiter, you don’t work for knowledge, but with knowledge to guide your peers in their careers.
Fluent Dutch Language skills are required on a profesisional level.

All industries
Customer oriented
Communicative

What are you going to do?

Recruitment and selection of highly educated professionals require the right approach, precise candidate engagement, and a strong understanding of the field. We expect you to think along with us and take the initiative to continuously improve our work.

As a Scientific Recruiter (PhD), you excel in networking, relationship management, and client collaboration. You leverage your scientific expertise and interpersonal skills to build long-term relationships with both clients and candidates—ranging from early-career professionals to experienced experts. Positions you will recruit for include (Associate) Scientist, Project Leader, QA Specialist, Lab Manager, Researcher, and more.

Your ability to assess people accurately is crucial, and your technical knowledge makes the difference. Our clients rely on us to understand their processes and provide expert-level recruitment solutions.

Your Responsibilities
As a Scientific Recruiter, you are responsible for the entire recruitment process. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Acting as the primary contact for clients, advising and supporting them in solving staffing challenges.
  • Developing and executing online and offline recruitment strategies, building a strong network of candidates.
  • Conducting interviews to assess candidates' technical knowledge and personality, evaluating their suitability and advising them on career opportunities.
  • Introducing suitable candidates to clients with a well-founded explanation of their qualifications.
  • Guiding candidates throughout the hiring process, from the initial interview to successful placement.

You will also represent CheckMark at career fairs and industry events, maintain strong relationships within academia, and actively strengthen your professional network.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? If you recognize yourself in this profile, leave your details, and we will get in touch!

What do we ask?

You have a PhD in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

Work experience in a commercial role or recruitment is not required, but a service-oriented, proactive, and commercial mindset is essential. You are fluent in both Dutch and English, well-organized, highly communicative, and able to quickly gain an overview in a dynamic work environment.

You live within a reasonable commuting distance from Gouda or are willing to relocate.

3300 - 3301 per month
one-year contract with option for permanent
(32 - 40 hours/week)
Day shifts

What do we have to offer?

  • Salary range: €3,300 - €4,300 gross per month (full-time), depending on relevant work experience.
  • Contract: One-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position.
  • Working hours: 32-40 hours per week.
  • Benefits: Travel allowance, profit-sharing scheme, company laptop and phone, and daily company-provided lunch.
  • Flexible working hours: Start your workday between 08:00 and 09:30, with options for remote work.

But most importantly, we offer you a versatile role in an intelligent, diverse, and strong team, where respect and commitment are key. Your personal input, creativity, and talent will help shape the direction and success of our organization.

Where will you be working?

CheckMark Labrecruitment has been specializing in recruitment, selection, and secondment of a wide range of professionals in chemistry, biotech, food, and pharma for nearly 30 years. From our office in Gouda, we work with a team of 13 enthusiastic colleagues for renowned clients. We are entrepreneurial, flexible, and fast in an industry that innovates at a high pace. The work atmosphere in our modern and welcoming office is informal yet results-driven.

Gerald Ramcharan

"Within a month, I found an employer that perfectly matches my education and interests. You are well-informed about all the vacancies that are relevant to you."

Apply for Scientific Recruiter (PhD)

Complete the form and take the next step in your career! Our recruiters will contact you shortly to discuss your application and guide you further through the process.

Questions? Contact us!

Ozan Arikan

Teamleider Recruitment

Vacancy ID: #8453

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