Technical Recruiter

Company Operations      ·     Alameda, CA      ·      Full time

Science is an early stage company developing technologies for a range of serious unmet medical needs. We are unafraid to take difficult technical risks, secure in the knowledge that with a clear understanding of what we are doing and with support from powerful modern tools, more progress is possible than might be immediately obvious. Regardless of role or team, the two most important factors we look for in a candidate are evidence of exceptional ability and the addition of positive energy to the group. As a small, very early stage team in a largely unstructured environment, the ability to independently orient yourself to the problems that need to be solved and then follow through is essential.

Science is looking for a talented technical recruiter who shares our vision and is eager to become a true partner as we grow our company. Having an exceptional recruiter is critical to driving our work forward, ensuring we are bringing leaders in the field to join our team. 

Responsibilities:

• Create strategies to identify, engage and draw in the best talent through sourcing, referrals, interviewing, and pipeline management.
• Apply, measure, and consistently improve metrics on monthly/quarterly individual hiring objectives
• Be accountable for overall team goals in line with industry benchmarks
• Innovate on sourcing and recruiting strategies, recommending process adjustments, new tools and best practices
• Meet with and coach hiring managers with sourcing, referrals, offer details, closing, and help team do the same
• Seek and maintain a thorough understanding of our Science teams’ technical requirements, acknowledging qualitative as well as quantitative hiring needs
• Be keenly aware of industry trends and competitive landscape, recommending involvement in relevant tech communities
• Ensure timely information and data integrity in our tracking systems
• Build relationships with hiring managers to discuss headcount, new requisitions, hiring strategy, and interview feedback.

Key Qualifications:

• Significant technical recruiting experience in startups or large firms competing with relevant technology industries
• 3+ years managing and/or mentoring recruiters, sourcing staff, and recruiting coordinators
• Proven track record of identifying and closing difficult to attract candidates
• Deep knowledge across the entire candidate lifecycle, from talent mapping, research, sourcing, interviewing, to closing
• Experience working closely with technical team leadership and the ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
• Data driven, with experience in strategic planning, diagnosing pipeline health and funnel conversion rates, implementing processes to measure recruiting metrics
• Exceptional at follow-through, detail orientation, resolve, and able to work well in a fast growing and changing environment
• Excellent communicator, able to apply tact and diplomacy in all situations
• Solid presentation skills, able to leverage data to influence decision making
• Proficient with recruiting tools, systems, ATS (Greenhouse)
• Genuinely passionate and curious about the biotech industry and an investment in learning the technical fundamentals of the positions for which you are hiring. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical recruiting experience in hardware, software, or highly specialized roles.
• Experience using Greenhouse 
• Success operating in a start-up environment with autonomy.

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. 

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.