Medix Partners with Leading Vivarium Organization to Overcome Staffing Challenges Achieving a 58% Conversion Rate

The success of any organization, especially those operating in niche industries like vivarium and laboratory animal services, hinges on the quality of its workforce. Finding individuals who not only possess the necessary technical skills but also align with the company’s culture and values is crucial. A leading vivarium organization was experiencing significant staffing challenges in finding qualified talent with previous industry experience in animal sciences, particularly across a subset of geographic markets. This labor shortage was hindering the client’s ability to get new facilities up and running efficiently and impacting their bottom line.

About the Client

• Leading vivarium organization, committed to reshaping the future of preclinical research and development
• Offers a network of full-service vivarium facilities across the U.S.

The Challenge

The client was facing a critical challenge in finding qualified professionals to support their rapid expansion. They needed skilled individuals with experience in animal sciences to fill a variety of roles across multiple locations. The urgency to fill these positions was hindering their ability to launch new facilities and impacting the organization’s ability to provide optimal services. The competitive job market, particularly in certain geographic areas, was making it even more difficult to attract and secure top talent. Additionally, the organization was committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare and building a positive company culture, which further narrowed the pool of suitable candidates. The combination of these factors created a significant skills gap and presented a major obstacle to the company’s growth and operational efficiency.

The Solution

The client recognized the need for a strategic partner to overcome their staffing challenges and achieve their business objectives, ultimately choosing Medix, a trusted staffing company specializing in unique talent solutions across the entire life sciences life cycle.

The client chose Medix for these reasons:

• Temp-to-perm staffing model
• Expertise in the life sciences industry, specifically vivarium and animal research
• Access to a vast network of qualified scientific professionals
• Emphasis to staff candidates who are technically and culturally aligned

The Results

58% Conversion Rate to Full Time Employees

• Temp-to-Perm Staffing Approach: Unlike other agencies that offer only direct hires or temporary staffing models, Medix provided a temp-to-perm solution. This approach allowed the client to assess a candidate’s technical skills as well as how they fit within the company culture before making long-term hiring decisions. 
• High Conversion Rate: The Medix team successfully placed 14 qualified professionals within 14 months across 4 geographic regions (Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and California), demonstrating an effective and efficient staffing solution for the client.  The temp-to-perm model proved highly successful, with a 58% conversion rate of Medix professionals transitioning to full-time employees at the client organization. 

Looking to drive business growth, but struggling to find talent among staffing shortages? Connect with our team of experts today to explore how Medix can help you find the specialized talent you need to achieve your goals.