Recruits Lab Media Kit
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Recruits Lab
Recruits Lab is a specialized recruiting firm for venture-backed Life Sciences, AI and Technology companies hiring hard-to-fill, business-critical talent. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm supports permanent/direct hire, contract staffing and temp-to-perm hiring, with embedded, subscription, retained and contingency models for permanent search.
- Founded: 2019
- Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- Coverage: Nationwide — all 50 states
- Website: recruitslab.com/about
Areas of Expertise
Founder

Darren Nelson — Founder & CEO
Darren Nelson founded Recruits Lab in 2019 after leading talent acquisition for high-growth technology and life sciences organizations. He writes and comments on AI hiring, technical recruiting and emerging talent markets, and leads the firm's original hiring research.
Research & Commentary
Published Work
Contributed articles
- How the “AI Engineer” Role Is Unbundling in 2026 — The AI Journal, August 26, 2026
- What AI Companies Are Actually Hiring For in 2026 — Data Business Central, August 25, 2026
Editorial coverage
- Biotechs see 'staggering' 87% rise in layoffs during Q1, on pace to overtake 2022 — Fierce Biotech, April 13, 2023
Media Inquiries
Darren Nelson is available for expert commentary on AI hiring, life sciences, biotech and SaaS recruiting.
Brand Assets
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