A Team of Specialists

Joseph Peters

President & CEO

John Armstrong, III, Financial Advisor, Senior Fixed Income Strategist

David Trexler

Vice President

Marco Bonelli

Chief Financial Officer

Kimberly Laipple

Vice President, Recruiting Operations

Tom O'Hanlon

Vice President, Life Sciences Recruiting

Michelle Lair

Senior Director, Lead Search Life Sciences / Member of Pinnacle Society

Stu Bergen

Senior Director of Recruiting

John Barry

Manager, Technical Recruiter

Tony DeGulis

MANAGER, ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL RECRUITING

Lisa Bianchini

Manager, Lead Recruiter

Paul Piro

Manager for Scientific Recruiting

Tom Terrill

MANAGER, CLINICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL RECRUITING

Lisa Gabor

Senior Recruiter for Pharmaceutical & Biotech

John Cuello

Senior Recruiter

Isaac Thompson

Senior Recruiter

Emily Micklasavage

Senior Recruiter

Will Corbin

Technical Recruiter

David Kane

Technical Recruiter

Kayla Thompson

Researcher

Kevin Wasser

Researcher

Jennifer Potter

Office and Marketing/HR Manager

Joseph Peters

PRESIDENT
(856) 395-0122
joe@scientificsearch.com

Prior to acquiring Scientific Search in 2001, Joe spent 15 years in various engineering, sales, recruiting and management positions. His education includes a BS in Commerce & Engineering from Drexel University, and an MBA from Temple University.

Joe’s career began in engineering as an Applications and Sales Engineer for Environmental Tectonics Corp. After five years, he joined a regional staffing company in 1989, and rose to the role of Vice President of Operations, managing 11 offices and over $20 million in revenue.

Under his leadership, Scientific Search began specializing in select industries in an effort to provide high quality staffing and recruiting services. These industries include Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Information Technology, Food & Beverage, Engineering, and Market Research. Joe participates in recruiting for key positions with some of Scientific Search’s strategic clients. He has successfully placed over 200 professionals himself, in addition to the thousands Scientific Search has placed.

Joe’s expert leadership has resulted in numerous awards and recognitions. The “Philadelphia Business Journal” named Joe to both their South Jersey and Philadelphia Hall of Fame, as a result of Scientific Search qualifying for Philadelphia’s top 100 fastest growing companies on 5 separate occasions. His contributions also earned Scientific Search recognition as one of the fastest growing companies 2 years running by “The Inc 5,000.”

Joe has taken a leadership role in the recruiting and staffing industry and is the past president of the Mid Atlantic Staffing Association (MASA).

Fun Fact:

Joe enjoys both golf & tennis, especially on Scientific Search’s annual reward and training trips.

Testimonials:

“I have been working with Scientific Search for over a year, and in a short period of time, Scientific Search has become the first and only choice to our hiring needs. Joe and his staff understand our industry and do whatever it takes to get the job done.”

– Human Resources Manager, Chemical Plant

“Scientific Search went beyond what I have experienced with other recruiting firms. They worked closely with us identifying qualified candidates from both a skill and cultural standpoint, handled our prescreening process professionally, and helped in conveying our vision.”

– Director of Human Resources, Biotechnology Company

“You and your staff at Scientific Search have repeatedly exhibited a high level of dedication and responsiveness to me as a client. You have delivered for me even when faced with what would be perceived by others as an impossible time frame. I consider you and your staff an important resource for my company, and have recommended Scientific Search to others in my position.”

– President, Pharmaceutical Consulting and Engineering Company

David Trexler

VICE PRESIDENT
(856) 395-0121
david@scientificsearch.com

David earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Upon graduation, he began an engineering career at DuPont for 15 years. While there, he held various positions in Machine Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing Automation, Chemical/Textile Manufacturing, Capital Projects, Maintenance Systems, and Continuous Flow/Lean Manufacturing. Before discovering Scientific Search, he explored an interest in entrepreneurship through owning a variety of small businesses involved in respiratory therapy, dry cleaning, and employee benefit services.

David’s unique experiences ultimately led him to join us in 2002. He serves as our Vice President.

Fun Fact:

David enjoys hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Marco Bonelli

CFO
(856) 395-0129
marco@scientificsearch.com

Marco is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of financial management experience. He began his career in Healthcare finance, then started and operated his own business for 20 years. Before joining Scientific Search, Marco recently held CFO positions in the Precious Metal Recycling industry and IT consulting services.

Marco not only brings the strength of his experience, but the prodigious ability to get the job done with a sense of humor, all of which makes him a valuable asset to our team.

Marco holds a BS degree in Accounting from Drexel University and a MBA in Administrative Management and Entrepreneurship from St Joseph’s University.

Fun Fact:

Marco enjoys staying active with his 3 grandchildren.

Kimberly Laipple

VICE PRESIDENT, RECRUITING OPERATIONS
(856) 395-0130
kim@scientificsearch.com

Kimberly Laipple joined Scientific Search in February 2009. She earned both her BS in Management and her MBA at Rowan University. Her long history of staffing management within the medical industry quickly proved to be a valuable asset. Kim’s dedication to not only achieve success, but also exceed it, is evident in her becoming a Vice President within 10 years of joining us. She has also won the “Top Producer of the Year” award 4 times so far, and it is just one of the many reasons we are so proud to have her on our team.

During the years that Kim has been with Scientific Search, she has developed a loyal client base and successfully placed people in Clinical and Commercial operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D and Analytics as well as many other areas in pharmaceutical and life science companies. Kim is currently our Vice President, Recruiting Operations and also leads a team of recruiters who work closely with her to provide the highest level of service to both our clients and candidates.

Kim not only demonstrates leadership to our team and the staffing industry, but also in her philanthropic endeavors. Through her non-profit organization, Furever Free, Inc., she raises funds to help families in financial crisis keep their pets in the home.

Fun Fact:

Kim’s guilty pleasures are online tabloids and really bad reality TV.

Testimonials:

“Kim is a top notch recruiter in the pharma sector and has good recognition of the specific talents that her recruits need to be successful in their targeted roles. She shows great attention to detail and provides great information to make sure her recruits are well prepared when they appear before their potential employer. I would highly recommend Kim.”- Director of Global Clinical Supplies, Pharmaceutical Corporation

“What I love about Kim; is that she doesn’t pester me. She knows what I want, understands the requirements, and delivers perfectly matched candidates (in my salary range); time after time. She is so easy to work with and “gets it” when I am swamped and cannot call her back for days at a time. She understands that I call when I need her and she backs off when I don’t. Simply stated she is a pleasure to work with! I believe that Kim and I have formed a great working relationship.”- HR Business Partner, Clinical Services

Tom O’Hanlon

Vice President, LIFE SCIENCES RECRUITING
(856) 395-0125
tom@scientificsearch.com

Tom joined Scientific Search in 2007 shortly after he earned a B.A. in Marketing from Rowan University. He achieved early success and advanced rapidly. In November 2020, Tom was promoted to Vice President as a result of his work ethic and management. In this role, he is responsible business development and marketing, as well as continuing to manage important client accounts and mentoring a team of junior staff who have also won awards.

Tom’s expertise is primarily within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Life Sciences Industries. His success is evident by winning Scientific Search’s “Top Producer of the Year” award in 2016, and again this past year – 2019, with a new record! Congratulations Tom, and Team!!!

Fun Fact:

Tom recently started refinishing old furniture in his spare time.

Testimonials:

“I worked with Tom as a candidate on a great job opportunity and felt he had both his client’s and my interests at heart throughout the entire process. Tom carefully matched my skill set, interests, and career goals with the client’s needs and culture. Once selected for interviews he helped me prepare and checked in frequently throughout the process. Tom struck a nice balance between the needs of his client and the candidate, and I would recommend his work to either.”
– Director of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Plant Operations

Michelle Lair

SENIOR DIRECTOR, LEAD SEARCH LIFE SCIENCES
(856) 395-0101
michellel@scientificsearch.com

Michelle started with Scientific Search in January 2004. She has spent these years building and nurturing relationships with loyal clients in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device industries. As a Senior Director at Scientific Search, Michelle has led teams of recruiters to outperform and exceed client and candidate expectations.

Michelle has worked diligently to establish Scientific Search as a leader in the placement industry. She has made hundreds of placements in R&D, Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Drug Safety, Business Development, Market Research, and Operations. Her success is evident by winning Scientific Search’s “Top Producer of the Year” award four times: 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2017!

We are proud to announce that Scientific Search is a member of the prestigious and exclusive Pinnacle Society on our staff! This group is the “Navy Seals” of Recruiting. There are only 80 members worldwide. Michelle was recently welcomed into the Pinnacle Society as of November 2018.

Member of the Pinnacle Society – The Premier Consortium of 80 Industry-Leading Recruiters in North America

Michelle consistently lends her knowledge and expertise to other professionals within the office, reinforcing her role as a member of our senior leadership team at Scientific Search.

Michelle earned her B.A. at SUNY Oswego. She is married, has two children, and resides in Haddonfield, NJ.

Fun Fact:

Michelle is a “News Junkie.”

Testimonials:

“Michelle is attentive, courteous and the epitome of professionalism. She listens to her customers and does her best to match the right skill set with the right requirements. I would gladly recommend Michelle to anyone interested in her services.” – Esat Angun; Director of Sales Operations at Octapharma USA

“Michelle is one of the finest recruiters I have had a chance to work with in my long career in Life Sciences and Health care consulting. She quickly grasps what you are looking for and brings forth great candidates to meet the need. I highly recommend anybody in LS consulting, commercial, R&D fields to consider Michelle when looking for top talent, especially in the mid Atlantic area”
– Dr. John Ho; SVP of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development, Charles River Labs

Stu Bergen

SENIOR DIRECTOR of RECRUITING
(856) 395-0112
sb@scientificsearch.com

When Stu started with Scientific Search in 1999, he brought with him a vast network of skill and resources accumulated through a long career in entrepreneurship and recruiting.

Stu’s resume includes a B.S. in Accounting from Monmouth University and hundreds of successful placements pairing technical professionals with Fortune 500 companies. His contributions have helped Scientific Search become the premier source of candidates within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Engineering, Food, and Information Technology industries. He is exceptional in working with candidates at all levels, from the Executive Suite to the Production floor. His network affords Stu the ability to identify the ideal candidate for our client’s needs and requirements.

Stu is a five-time winner of Scientific Search’s “Top Producer of the Year” award and is a constant high achiever. He recognizes his success is a result of a driving passion centered on the needs of clients above all.

Fun Fact:

Stu is very close to his goal of shooting his age on the golf course. Another twenty years and he’ll have it!

Testimonials:

“Stu and his firm have assisted me both as a candidate looking for a job, and as a client looking to fill openings within our growing private firm. Stu is a kind, intelligent, and thoughtful recruiter, who understands the needs of both employees and employers. He and his firm have a vast pool of potential candidates ready to fill any position within the Pharmaceutical industry.”
– Vice President, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Compliance

“I wanted to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Stu and his staff for finding a highly qualified candidate for our open Supervisor of Purification in our Downstream Manufacturing organization. To say the least we are delighted with the results of your superlative work that you and your firm have put forth in support of our recent recruitment efforts.”
– Director, Technology Manufacturing

“This letter is to bestow my highest recommendation to Stu Bergen and Scientific Search. I have been working with the firm for over five years and have been very pleased with their professionalism and expertise.”
– Vice President Human Resources, Global Technology Corporation

John Barry

MANAGER, TECHNICAL RECRUITER
(856) 395-0118
john@scientificsearch.com

John joined Scientific Search in 2011 and leads our Information Technology Practice. He started his career as PC Technician, achieving numerous certifications from major technology companies like IBM, HP, Dell, and Microsoft. He then moved into business to business sales before transitioning to the recruiting/search industry.

Since 1996, the searches John has successfully engaged in for clients include sales, engineering, technology architects, developers, project managers, professional services and executive positions up to and including C level.

John is a seasoned and dynamic recruiting/search professional with 25+ years’ experience in the IT industry.

Fun Fact:

John is a third-degree black belt Martial Arts Instructor.

Testimonials:

“My initial reservation of working with a third party recruiter was quickly eliminated after speaking with my representative, John Barry. After just a few conversations, it was clear to me that John had a wealth of experience in pairing candidates with potential employers. John was able to provide me the guidance and impartial advice that job seekers need, and there is a lot to be said for that. Scientific Search took the stress out of my job search and turned it into a manageable and enjoyable process. Working with Scientific Search was a fantastic experience that I would recommend to anyone.”– Operations Director, Manufacturing and Engineering Company

“From your first call to the final outcome you distinguished yourself by being easy to work with, professional, detailed, and genuinely interested in our mutual success. You took the time to understand how I add value and provided guidance on resume content. It was truly a pleasure working with you on this and I look forward to our continued partnership.”– Project Manager, Fortune 500 Information Technology Corporation

Lisa Marie Bianchini

MANGER, LEAD RECRUITER

(856) 395-0124
lisa@scientificsearch.com

Lisa began her career in sales prior to transitioning to the recruiting industry in 2002. Since starting with Scientific Search in 2005, she has specialized in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and market research segments. She also won Rookie of the Year in 2005!

Now as a Manager, Lisa works with some of the world’s leading suppliers involved with Custom and Secondary Market Research, Brand Positioning, Advertising Solutions, and Marketing Strategies. Her expertise extends to recruiting in the Engineering industry, where she has made placements ranging from programmers and analysts to the Senior Vice President level. Lisa’s unending ability to blend warm assertiveness with keen industry knowledge has led to strong relationships with both clients and candidates.

Fun Fact:

Lisa and her husband are kept busy with their 6 children and 1 grandbaby….so far!

Testimonials:

“She stands out from most recruiters because of her willingness to learn our industry and to understand the culture of our organization… all with the enthusiasm that lets you know she’s excited about working with you.”
– HR Business Partner, Pharmaceutical Market Research Company

“It’s been a pleasure working with you on our recent search for an Account Supervisor. You and Your team have done a marvelous job. Your proactive approach to bringing quality potential candidates (that were consistent with our needs and the position) to us during the process has been appreciated and recognized by my team. Thank you for your efforts and I look forward to continue working together.”
– Senior Vice President, Healthcare Communications Network

Paul Piro

MANAGER FOR SCIENTIFIC RECRUITING
(856) 395-0128
paul@scientificsearch.com

Paul graduated from William Paterson University with a BS in Marketing and earned his MBA from Rowan University. Since joining Scientific Search in 2014, he has been promoted to Manager of Recruiting. In Paul’s first year he won the “Rookie of the Year” award and was the “Recruiter of the Year” in 2016 and 2017.

Paul’s expertise is recruiting for various departments within the life sciences industry including: Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Microbiology, Engineering, IT, Warehousing, Biostatistics, Project Management, Engineering, GEMM Scientists, Validation and more.

Fun Fact:

Paul enjoys playing baseball and basketball.

Tom Terrill

MANAGER, CLINICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL RECRUITING
(856) 395-0104
tomt@scientificsearch.com

Tom joined Scientific Search in April 2013, following a five-year career in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device sales. His knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry from drug discovery to clinical trials and into the front lines of the sales force has enabled Tom to have outstanding recruiting results. He is a strong asset to Scientific Search! Congratulations to Tom for winning “Top Producer of the Year” for staff in 2018!!

Tom received his B.S. in Economics from Rutgers University. In additional to his pharmaceutical and medical device sales experience, he also spent time as a Clinical Research Specialist at Thomas Jefferson University.

Fun Fact:

Tom once played minor league baseball.

Lisa Gabor

SENIOR RECRUITER FOR PHARMA & BIOTECH
(856) 395-0103
lisag@scientificsearch.com

Lisa joined Scientific Search in 2012, and was quickly promoted from Technical Recruiter to Senior Technical Recruiter. This was due to Lisa’s ability to fill extremely challenging and unique roles in the Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries. Lisa’s areas of expertise include Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilence, Operations, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and R&D.

Lisa’s discipline has earned her recognition as an expert recruiter, known for employing fierce precision and efficiency. Clients and candidates appreciate Lisa’s straightforward communication, citing her emphasis on evaluating the details. She values the integrity of her work and is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Lisa graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Fun Fact:

Lisa was the Captain of her College Rugby Team.

Testimonials:

“I had the opportunity to work with Lisa during my employment search. During my entire professional career as both a hiring manager and a job seeker, I have never encountered an employment professional as talented and dedicated as Lisa. She possesses the highest level of honesty, sincerity and integrity of anyone I have ever worked with in her profession. I genuinely appreciated how thorough she was in determining match level for the various positions I contacted her about. Her screening approach was very thoughtful, direct and ensures a cultural, ideological, and technical fit for the position creating value for both client and job-seekers. She was extremely dedicated and responsive throughout the entire search process and her preparation techniques and coaching tools were some of the best self assessment and development activities I have ever used. I highly recommend Lisa to any company performing a hiring search as well as to any potential candidate for the positions she is filling.”
-Rob Amariti, MBA Quality Leader – Church & Dwight, Co, Inc.

John Cuello

SENIOR RECRUITER
(856) 395-0107
johnc@scientificsearch.com

John joins us with ten-plus years’ experience recruiting in both the corporate world and the Army. His experiences include staffing in the financial, academia and the medical industries. John recently completed 20 years both active duty and the Army National Guard. He is also a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Along with this experience, John also brings a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Management from Excelsior College and is currently pursuing his MBA in Organizational Leadership from Post University. We are happy to have John as part of the team here at Scientific Search and congratulate him on his recent promotion to Senior Recruiter! We would also like to Congratulate John for winning Top Recruiter of the Year in 2019!

Fun Fact:

John is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and for fun – he jumps out of planes!

Isaac Thompson

SENIOR RECRUITER
(856) 395-0132
isaac@scientificsearch.com

Isaac graduated with two degrees from Rutgers University: Human Resource Management and Labor & Employment Relations. This gives him the training to help identify things that others may not pick up on and has helped him differentiate himself in his approach to identifying quality candidates. As proof of this, he was recently promoted to Senior Recruiter!

He has a strong sales and operations background making him a well-rounded people-person and communicator. His training and people skills have given him the skills to succeed in a fast-paced recruiting industry.

Congratulations to Isaac for winning “Top Rookie of the Year” for 2018!!

Fun Fact:

Isaac is a talented musician able to play over 15 instruments!

Emily Micklasavage

SENIOR RECRUITER
(856) 395-0110
emily@scientificsearch.com

Emily recently finished her Bachelor’s degree in HR management and Psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This combination of degrees allows Emily to offer a unique personal outlook on both the recruitment process as well as how to assist the candidates we work with on a daily basis. Emily found her passion for recruitment during various training and classes in college and is excited to start her career. Emily offers further work experience in both fundraising and customer service roles.

Emily has already shown an innate ability to understand the needs of the business, in fact she was promoted to Senior Recruiter in just one year since joining us! With her positive personality and strong work ethic, we have no doubt she will be a successful member of the Scientific Search team for years to come.

Fun Fact:

Emily had amazing dreadlocks throughout college.

Will Corbin

TECHNICAL RECRUITER
(856) 395-0117
will@scientificsearch.com

Will graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, then played a couple years of professional football in the arena league.

Will joins Scientific Search after spending the latter part of his professional career in the sales industry. Will also worked for a few years as a personal trainer where he discovered his passion for helping others. This, combined with a competitive spirit and easy-going personality, helped him to not just enjoy sales but also succeed in a variety of roles. His natural intuitiveness, excellent communication skills and critical thinking make Will a valuable asset to Scientific Search.

Fun Fact:

Will is a roller-coaster junkie with a Gold Membership to Six Flags.

David Kane

TECHNICAL RECRUITER
(856) 395-0106
dave@scientificsearch.com

David graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Economics, and a minor in General Business. He brings business experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, which enabled him to place his first candidate within his first month with us!

Dave’s business knowledge, experience, and social personality will be key traits for Dave to help candidates find the perfect ‘home’ among our clients, and we are happy to have him at Scientific Search!

Fun Fact:

Dave is a big sports fan – he not only watches football and basketball with his friends, but also enjoys participating in sports.

Kayla Thompson

RESEARCHER
(856) 395-0120
kayla@scientificsearch.com

Kayla comes to Scientific Search with a varied background, with an abundance in customer service and sales. While living in West Virginia, Kayla set out to explore the east coast. Upon visiting Philadelphia, she fell in love with the “City of Brotherly Love” and couldn’t bear to leave. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Colorado, and recently completed her Masters of Business Administration at Holy Family University. With this combination of work experience, education and passion she has what it takes to be a successful member of the Scientific Search team.

Fun Fact:

Kayla enjoys travel, her most recent vacation brought her to Antarctica!

Kevin Wasser

RESEARCHER
(856) 395-0105
kevin@scientificsearch.com

Kevin comes to us as a recent graduate of Penn State University where he majored in Labor and Employment Relations with a Minor in Sociology. During his time at Penn State, Kevin served as the philanthropy chair of his fraternity and played a crucial role in the chapter receiving the Distinguished Community Service Award.

We welcome Kevin’s strong relationship building and interpersonal skills which, along with his intuition and drive, make him a valuable member of our team!

Fun Fact:

In his free time, Kevin enjoys Snowboarding and Skydiving.

Jennifer Potter

OFFICE AND MARKETING/HR MANAGER
(856) 395-0100
jennifer@scientificsearch.com

Since joining Scientific Search in 2011, Jennifer’s role as Office Manager has greatly increased our efficiency. We rely on her high level of organization for daily reports, HR tasks, supply procurement, invoicing, payroll, accounts payable, and updating databases.

In the past few years, Jenn has added to her responsibilities and now edits and performs website maintenance. She also designs the company newsletter and writes an occasional article or two. More recently, Jenn earned her Human Resources certificate and with our growing company, she is managing more HR responsibilities.

When we met, Jennifer was coordinating a children’s group at the Fellowship Alliance Chapel. Prior to joining us, she earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Rowan University and pursued a successful career in teaching for over a decade, leaving that to begin her own family.

Jennifer is a member in the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), and participates in various humanitarian efforts such as Animal Welfare, Child Welfare, and Suicide Awareness.

Fun Fact:

Jenn loves motorcycles, and adventures like white water rafting and ocean kayaking.

A Team of Specialists

Joseph Peters

David Trexler

Marco Bonelli

Kimberly Laipple

Tom O'Hanlon

Michelle Lair

Stu Bergen

John Barry

Tony DeGulis

Lisa Bianchini

Paul Piro

Tom Terrill

Lisa Gabor

John Cuello

Isaac Thompson

Emily Micklasavage

Will Corbin

David Kane

Kayla Thompson

Kevin Wasser

Jennifer Potter

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