Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

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Gaithersburg, MD, USA
In-Office
81K-92K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role
Manage high-volume, full-cycle recruiting for production lab, customer service, and billing roles. Partner with hiring managers, screen and source candidates, coordinate hiring updates, deliver a positive candidate experience, represent GeneDx’s employer brand, and maintain compliant recruiting records in Greenhouse ATS. The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, sourcing, and time-management skills in a hybrid work environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

At GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), we're helping transform healthcare through genomics. Every day, our teams work to unlock insights that help patients and families find answers sooner, enable clinicians to make more informed decisions, and accelerate the future of precision medicine. Combining world-class scientific expertise, AI-powered genomic intelligence, and one of the world's largest rare disease datasets, we're building a future where genetic disorders can be diagnosed earlier and treated more effectively. If you're inspired by meaningful work, ambitious challenges, and the opportunity to change lives at scale, you'll find purpose here. GeneDx.com 

The opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and collaborative Sr TA Specialist to join our People Team. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruiting for high volume roles primarily in our production lab, customer service and billing teams.  You will partner with hiring leaders and our internal recruiting team to hire the best talent for GeneDx. 

What you'll be doing

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles—from intake to offer acceptance. 
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements and key behaviors needed for a successful hire. 
  • Screen candidates for qualifications, culture fit, and role alignment. 
  • Provide updates to hiring managers and stakeholders throughout the hiring process 
  • Deliver a positive candidate experience that reflects GeneDx’s mission and values. 
  • Source candidates if needed, through job boards, LinkedIn, CRM (Greenhouse). 
  • Utilize the technology and tools available to optimize recruiting workflows. 
  • Act as a positive brand ambassador for GeneDx 
  • Ensure all recruitment activity is tracked accurately in Greenhouse ATS and is compliant with OFCCP standards. 

Education, Experience, and Skills 

Bachelor's degree in business (or equivalent experience) 

Qualifications 

  • 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with experience in high volume recruiting within a corporate environment 
  • Strong communication, time management, and relationship-building skills 
  • Sourcing skills and familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse ATS, and CRM tools 
  • Familiarity in utilizing AI and other tools to enhance and automate your workload 
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities 
  • Passion for hiring top talent that aligns with mission-driven work 

Work Environment 

This is a hybrid position requiring both in-office and remote work. (In office 1-2 days a week) The employee will work from our office location in Gaithersburg, MD and remotely from a home office or other suitable location with reliable high-speed internet access. In-office work is performed in a professional office setting with standard lighting, temperature control, and low to moderate noise levels. Remote work is performed in a climate-controlled environment. Standard office equipment including computer, phone, and video conferencing tools are used in both settings. Your standard work schedule and hours will be established in collaboration with your leader and may be adjusted to align with evolving business needs.

Physical Demands 

This is a sedentary role requiring prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer. Physical demands include: 

  • Sitting for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day) 
  • Repetitive use of hands and fingers for typing and mouse operation 
  • Visual acuity for reading computer screens and documents 
  • Ability to communicate effectively via phone and video calls 
  • Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds (office supplies, equipment) 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range
$81,000$92,000 USD
A culture that plays to win, because patients are counting on us​

At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day – and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.​
Here’s what you can expect day to day:​
1. Play like a champion (step up, redefine what’s possible, own it)​

We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments – with quality, speed, and care.​

2. Think bigger (stretch beyond, courage not consensus)​

We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls — choosing progress over perfection.​

3. Grow fast (be curious, speak up, be agile)​

We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.​
If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.

At GeneDx, we believe in taking care of our people. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

GeneDx is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
  • High-volume recruiting experience in a corporate environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Candidate sourcing skills
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS and CRM tools
  • Familiarity with AI and other workflow automation tools
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

GeneDx Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GeneDx and has not been reviewed or approved by GeneDx.

  • Parental & Family Support Family-building benefits and extended paid parental leave are highlighted as standout features of the package. Feedback suggests these offerings are a notable strength for employees planning families.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with behavioral-health resources and virtual care is described as robust. Feedback suggests health coverage is often viewed favorably relative to other elements of compensation.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with employer match is included as part of the core offering. Feedback suggests this support enhances the perceived value of total rewards for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Gaithersburg, MD
802 Employees

What We Do

GeneDx is focused on delivering personalized, actionable insights that improve health outcomes. We sit at the intersection of diagnostics and data science, pairing decades of genomic expertise with an unmatched ability to interpret clinical data at scale. Our exome and genome testing is among the best in the industry. We expect that it will be even more advanced in the future with the help of Centrellis®, our innovative health information platform. Powered by millions of medical records, Centrellis® integrates digital tools with artificial intelligence to ingest and synthesize clinical and genomic data. As a result of our robust test menu, including our exome and genome testing, and the comprehensive insights generated by Centrellis®, we are developing a more complete understanding of complex disease than ever before. This translates to faster diagnosis, more effective treatment plans, and enhanced drug discovery. Our offerings help a whole spectrum of healthcare partners -- clinicians, researchers, health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and payors -- improve patient experiences and advance population health

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