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At Reed, we pride ourselves in providing impeccable service, so we work in partnership with you to find the right role for your education and skills.

Whether you’re looking to move to a more senior position as an inorganic chemist, or just simply want a change of scenery as a regulative affairs officer, your expert can work in partnership with you to find a role and package to suit your requirements.

Our scientific recruitment experts will provide support and advice throughout the recruitment process, including resume advice, interview preparation and managing the offer process. Our scientific recruiters only recruit for the sector and many have a degree in a science-related field, so can disseminate credible and specialist knowledge and advice when helping you take the next step in your career.

We operate across a broad spectrum of markets within the scientific sector, and traditional roles which we recruit for include:

  • Commercial Directors & Managers
  • Head of Clinical Diagnostics
  • Operations Managers
  • Clinical Education

Our scientific recruitment specialists

Ardella Booker

Ardella Booker

Chief Technology & Administration Officer
Parsan Wade Search - part of the Reed Group
​Ardella Booker is an accomplished Senior Technical Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Business Partner with over 14 years of experience across corporate, agency, and defense sectors. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she brings extensive expertise in full-cycle recruitment, helping organizations connect with top talent through tailored, strategic hiring solutions. Ardella is known for her ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders, ensuring a smooth alignment between talent needs and business goals.Throughout her career, Ardella has been recognized for driving improvements in candidate experience, managing recruitment processes efficiently, and fostering inclusive hiring practices. She specializes in recruiting for technical roles, including engineering, IT, high-performance computing, AI, and defense-related technologies. Ardella’s background includes sourcing and recruiting for high-impact positions, working with leading companies like Northrop Grumman, Samsung Semiconductor, and Viasat. Her recruitment efforts span non-IT engineering roles, high-demand technical talent, and government positions requiring security clearances.With a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Grambling State University and a Diploma in Network Engineering and Management from the Computer Learning Center, Ardella combines her technical knowledge with practical recruiting experience. Her well-rounded personality exemplifies a commitment to both personal and professional growth, making her instrumental in fostering strong client relationships and achieving recruitment success.  
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Ericka Parker

Ericka Parker

Chief Executive Officer
Parsan Wade Search - part of the Reed Group
​With over 25 years of HR experience, Ericka Parker is a seasoned full-cycle recruiter specializing in client management, recruitment strategies, and team training. She has supported a broad range of industries, including government, regulatory affairs, electronics, communications, medical devices, luxury retail brands and ecommerce, successfully recruiting employees across all organizational levels.Ericka’s talent for filling hard-to-fill roles, such as DevOps, IT, and engineering positions, has made her a standout in her field. By designing compelling recruitment campaigns, she increased hiring rates by 65% in one year. Her strategic mindset and people-first approach also helped a company rebuild trust between its Talent Acquisition team and Marketing & Sales groups, transforming her into a trusted advisor who reprioritized needs and led successful recruitment initiatives.A multifaceted talent professional, Ericka is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, solving complex challenges, and delivering exceptional results for her clients.
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Helena Santillan

Helena Santillan

Chief Operating Officer
Parsan Wade Search - part of the Reed Group
​Helena Santillan serves as Parsan Wades Chief Operating Officer. She brings over 20 years of extensive experience in talent acquisition and holds a Bachelor of Communications degree. Her professional experience includes having worked for both Fortune 100 and 500 companies in various industries: from Defense telecommunications, SATCOM, SaaS, Not-for profit and Banking. Helena's experience includes specializing in building and leading diverse, high performing sourcing teams to seek out and engage some of the most sought-after technical talent. As a results-oriented leader, she combines analytical insight with a passion for fostering relationships. A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, Helena employs a holistic approach to talent acquisition that emphasizes collaboration, transparency and ethical practices. Helena is dedicated to ensuring each placement aligns with the brand's values: integrity, transparency, honesty, and ensuring an exceptional candidate and Client experience.  
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Sakti Turner

Sakti Turner

CEO
Turner Talent Acquisition International - part of the Reed Group
​​As the CEO of Turner Talent Acquisition International, LLC, Sakti has a successful track record of sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates in Biotechnology for clinical, non-clinical, manufacturing, sales, administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and C level executive roles. Sakti's vast experience and expertise allow her to effectively work with executive management to establish hiring criteria, improve organizational attractiveness and promote open positions on diverse platforms while engaging with candidates to drive company hiring objectives. She's passionate about connecting people with their ideal careers.
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