Recruiter, Medical Device Talent Acquisition - Part-Time

Role overview

AllSTEM Connections is hiring a remote Recruiter focused on medical device talent acquisition for a confidential client in the United States. This is a 6-month contract assignment with the possibility of extension or a temp-to-hire conversion. The pay can go up to $55 per hour, and the schedule is part-time at 24 to 40 hours weekly during Monday through Friday business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some travel within the U.S. will be required.

About the client

The client is a confidential medical plastics manufacturer that produces extruded tubing, injection molded components, catheters, and medical packaging for Class I through Class III devices. The role reports to the VP of HR and supports hiring across multiple site locations.

What you'll do

You will manage end-to-end recruitment for selected technical and professional positions, serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and a strong candidate-facing representative. The role calls for someone who can build targeted pipelines, understand regulated medical device hiring needs, and compete effectively in a specialized talent market.

This position is designed for a recruiter who goes well beyond posting jobs and actively creates sourcing strategies, engages passive candidates, and helps strengthen the employer brand in the market.

Key responsibilities

• Run the complete recruiting process, from intake and sourcing through interviews, offer handling, and onboarding support.
• Create focused sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill roles using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, talent mapping, networking, referrals, job boards, events, and industry groups.
• Build productive working relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders so business needs are translated into clear search plans and candidate profiles.
• Approach passive candidates in the medical device space with engaging outreach that helps turn interest into active pipeline growth.
• Provide candidates with a responsive, professional, and positive experience at every stage of the process.
• Use labor-market knowledge, pipeline information, and recruiting metrics to guide sourcing choices and improve speed, quality, and effectiveness of hiring.
• Work with marketing and internal partners to support employer-brand efforts and raise awareness among future candidates.
• Maintain posting activity, applicant tracking, documentation, assessments, reference checks, and recruiting records in the ATS.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven sourcing ability and a track record of finding strong candidates for technical, operations, quality, engineering, commercial, and professional roles.
• Working knowledge of the medical device, medtech, or regulated manufacturing talent market, with the ability to speak confidently with specialized candidates.
• Strong communication skills that support both strategic advising with managers and relationship-building with candidates.
• A proactive, organized, and resilient recruiting style, with the ability to handle multiple searches while keeping stakeholders updated.
• Experience building outreach plans, talent pipelines, and engagement strategies that convert passive prospects into qualified candidates.
• Comfort working with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Office, and modern sourcing tools.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and consistently strong candidate experience.
• 2 to 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in medical device, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, engineering, quality, regulatory, operations, or commercial hiring.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, sales, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated success in building pipelines, engaging passive talent, and closing candidates in competitive markets.
• Ability to travel periodically across the client’s geographic footprint for recruiting support, hiring events, and stakeholder meetings.

Schedule and work arrangement

This is a part-time remote role based in the United States, with 24 to 40 hours of work per week. Working hours fall within Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Compensation and contract details

The hourly pay rate is up to $55. This is a 6-month contract position, with the potential for extension or a temp-to-hire arrangement.

Travel

Some U.S. travel is part of the role.

Who this role suits

This opportunity is well suited to a recruiter who understands technical hiring in regulated environments, enjoys proactive sourcing, and can build strong relationships with both candidates and hiring leaders.

Additional notes

The position supports hiring for roles tied to medical device innovation, manufacturing performance, and overall business growth.