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Overcoming Hiring Challenges: A Comprehensive Staffing Solution for Facility Expansion

Skill Sets Supported

Quality Specialists, Chemistry Technicians, Research Associates, Histology Technicians, QC Analysts and Chemists, GMP Manufacturing technicians, Biotech Quality Specialists, Associate Scientists, Research Technicians, Animal Technicians, Computer Systems Validation Specialists, and Cell Culture Technicians.

Business Problem

The client, in the process of expanding their facility to 11 thousand square feet, encountered several challenges related to staffing:

  • Demand for Qualified Candidates: The client struggled to keep up with the demand for qualified candidates to fill positions in their new facility.
  • High Employee Turnover: The client experienced high turnover, leading to increased expenses, time-consuming recruitment and training processes, and resource allocation issues.
  • Expansion Goals: To achieve successful expansion, the client needed a staffing partner capable of providing qualified candidates quickly.

Results

  • Successfully filled over 74% of the required roles, providing the client with qualified candidates.
  • Provided qualified candidates quickly with a time from job order to submission rate of 96%.
  • The contract-to-hire approach led to a significant reduction in turnover and enabled the client to make massive strides in building out their facility.
  • The new streamlined hiring process implemented by Astrix minimized disruptions and optimized productivity for the
    client’s expansion goals

Astrix Solution

Astrix developed a comprehensive solution to address the client’s staffing challenges:

  • Conducted a thorough assessment of the client’s staffing requirements, organizational culture, and expansion plans. This analysis helped identify the key competencies, skills, and experience necessary for success within the client’s specific industry and facility.
  • Developed a customized staffing strategy that incorporated targeted recruitment methods, candidate evaluation techniques, and a  flexible staffing approach.
  • Proposed a contract-to-hire approach, allowing the client to hire candidates on a temporary basis. This approach enabled the client to assess the candidates’ performance and culture fit before making a long-term commitment.
  • Established regular communication channels with the client and contractors to address concerns, facilitate feedback on performance, and ensure job satisfaction

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