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Hire Life Sciences Talent Across Texas

Texas is a hub for life sciences with numerous cities hosting renowned institutions, research centers, and biotech companies. Our dedicated recruitment agency finds the best candidates in Texas and across the USA. We offer recruitment services in Texas with the choice of local specialized candidates or remote candidates who are open to relocation.

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Build Your Texas Life Sciences Workforce

The rapidly growing biotech and medical center hubs in Texas rely on talent that understands clinical research and device innovation. We support hiring needs at every stage of the lifecycle, including laboratory operations, clinical trials, and manufacturing. Whether you need professionals familiar with FDA regulations, GMP compliance, or specialists in quality assurance and technical sales, we help you build a workforce committed to expansion and discovery across the state.

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The Talent You Need in Life Sciences in

Texas

Our recruitment and executive search team exclusively services the Life Sciences Industries. This helps us build a network of qualified candidates before you begin working with our team. We know what it takes to find the perfect fit for your recruitment needs.

Top Life Sciences Jobs Across Texas

Texas is home to the world's largest medical complex, the Texas Medical Center, which generates immense volume and opportunity for clinical research coordination and management. Here are some of the top jobs in the area:

Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs Professional, Director of Quality / RA, Quality Engineer, R&D Scientist / Engineer, Validation Engineer, Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, Sales & Account Management, Project Engineer, Quality Control (QC) Professional

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We help industry leaders hire talent at every level, backed by a 70% repeat business rate.

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Top Life Sciences Hiring Locations in Texas

Across Texas, these cities represent key life sciences hubs. Our recruiting team supports hiring needs in each location, connecting you with local talent for R&D, quality, regulatory, clinical, engineering, manufacturing, and sales.

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Austin

Recruitment in Austin’s biotech industry is thriving, with a focus on biopharmaceuticals, genomics, and medical devices. The city is home to major research institutes like the Salk Institute and the Scripps Research Institute, as well as companies like Illumina and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

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Fort Worth

Fort Worth has a growing life sciences sector, particularly in medical research and biotechnology. The city is home to institutions like the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) and the North Texas Genome Center, as well as companies like Alcon Laboratories and Cook Children’s Health Care System, driving innovation and collaboration in the life sciences field.

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Houston

Houston is a major center for the life sciences industry in Texas, with a concentration of research institutions, hospitals, and biotech companies. The city is home to the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical complex in the world, which includes institutions like the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

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San Antonio

San Antonio has a thriving life sciences community, with a focus on medical research, biotechnology, and healthcare technology. The city is home to institutions like the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, as well as companies like Kinetic Concepts Inc. (KCI) and CPS Energy, which contribute to the region’s healthcare innovation and research efforts.

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College Station

College Station is known for its strong research institutions, including Texas A&M University and its College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. The university’s research programs in biotechnology, veterinary medicine, and agriculture contribute to College Station’s emerging role in the life sciences industry.

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Galveston

Galveston is located on the Gulf Coast of Texas and is home to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), a leading institution for medical education and research. UTMB’s focus on infectious diseases, vaccine development, and biomedical research contributes to Galveston’s prominence in the life sciences field.

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Irving

Irving is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and has a burgeoning life sciences community, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare technology. The city is home to companies like McKesson Corporation, Abbott Laboratories, and Kimberly-Clark, contributing to the region’s healthcare services and life sciences research efforts.

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Dallas

Dallas is known for its strong healthcare and life sciences industry, anchored by institutions like UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. The city’s life sciences ecosystem includes biotech companies, pharmaceutical firms, and research organizations, driving innovation in areas like genomics, oncology, and medical devices.

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Greenville

Greenville, TX, has emerging activity with players like Quest Diagnostics and support from the broader Texas biotech ecosystem, focusing on specialty chemicals (Arkema/Syensqo), medical diagnostics, and manufacturing.

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Plano

Plano is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and has a growing life sciences sector, with a focus on healthcare technology, medical research, and biotechnology. The city is home to companies like Siemens Healthineers, Abbott Laboratories, and Perot Systems, driving innovation and collaboration in the life sciences industry.

Why Top Companies Partner with
TQR in

Texas

Speed to Hire - Access pre-screened packaging candidates quickly.

Specialized Knowledge - Recruiters who understand pharma and device manufacturing, compliance requirements and industry standards

Custom Fit - We align with your hiring process and culture.

Retention-Driven - Our placements are made for long-term success.

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Our Relationships Make Us Who We Are

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We connect you with top candidates you won’t find on job boards.

Active and Passive talent, happy where they are, but ready to take our call about your opportunity.

 

With deep industry expertise and relationships built over years, we know how to sell your role and deliver talent others can’t reach.

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As recruiters in Texas, we understand your hiring needs. Have a quick 15-minute call to learn how TQR works and assess how we can best help you, and start receiving candidates within 48-72 hours.

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Top Recruiters in the

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We provide nationwide recruitment services with a strong candidate network in the following locations:

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you fill technical Life Sciences roles in Texas?

Speed is critical. We typically present 3–8 qualified candidates to Texas employers within 1–2 weeks. Because our pipeline is already built for roles like R&D and Engineering, we can move significantly faster than generalist agencies.

Can you help us find "hard-to-fill" niche talent in Texas?

Absolutely. We specialize in roles like Validation Engineers and Regulatory Affairs. If the talent isn't available locally in Texas, we leverage our network of relocation-ready professionals to bring the expertise to you.

What does your sourcing strategy look like for Texas?

We go beyond job boards. We combine industry databases and competitor mapping to target professionals currently working in the Texas life sciences sector who are passive but open to the right move.

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