CSS Scientific is the trusted recruiting partner for the life sciences industry. We help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies build the teams that bring groundbreaking therapies and technologies to market.
Our expertise spans the entire product lifecycle—from early discovery to full-scale production. By deeply understanding the technical, regulatory, and operational demands of life sciences organizations, we deliver specialized talent solutions that accelerate projects, ensure compliance, and drive long-term success.
As part of the Contemporary Staffing Solutions family, we combine a legacy of proven staffing excellence with a dedicated team of recruiters who come from the life sciences field. This insider perspective allows us to speak your language, anticipate your needs, and get it right the first time.
Whether supporting an innovative startup or a global enterprise, CSS Scientific is the premier recruiting force behind the teams who advance medical innovation. We don’t just fill roles—we help our clients build the future of life sciences.
CSS Scientific is a part of a family of companies underneath Contemporary Staffing Solutions, a national staffing and services organization. CSS has been in business since 1994, dedicated to providing the best quality and flexible delivery models for our customers.
The CSS family is made up of six independent operating companies:
CSS PSG
founded by Donna Pearson
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CSSvSource
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CSS Tec
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CSS ProSearch
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CSS Scientific
The excellence of our work is supported by certifications and recognitions that demonstrate our commitment to quality, diversity, and professional ethics.
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The Life Sciences Division at Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) was created to be the premier recruiting force behind teams driving groundbreaking medical innovations.
Our strength lies in combining CSS’s 30 years of proven staffing excellence with a dedicated team of recruiters with firsthand experience from the life sciences field. This ensures expert insight, precision, and unmatched results.
After years of working with hiring managers in life sciences, I’m still surprised by stories I hear about negative experiences with recruiters. It’s heartbreaking, because the clock on your project isn’t the only one that’s ticking. People are waiting for the medical breakthroughs you provide.
The urgency of your work was made clear to me through my family’s experience with cancer. A clinical trial led to a rare and courageous victory, but the treatment resulted in lasting complications for which there is no cure. I’ve witnessed firsthand the extraordinary efforts your teams make to save lives – and how much critical work still lies ahead.
Everyone on my team has a story for why they share your company’s passion for its mission. In response, we treat each search we conduct as a scientific endeavor, leaving no detail overlooked in pursuit of the perfect fit for your team.
Cara Ward
Director | CSS Scientific
