Recruiter

Arc Institute•Palo Alto, CA

33d•$150,000 - $186,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arc Institute is growing and we're looking for a Recruiter with full cycle recruiting experience across life sciences, biotech, or scientific research. This role will focus on hiring across several of our Technology Centers, including but not limited to multi-omics, genome engineering, cellular modeling, mammalian disease modeling, and computational biology. Our ideal candidate brings a broad scientific recruiting background, experience hiring for leadership positions, and is deeply aligned with our mission and excited to curate an amazing candidate experience.

Requirements

BS/BA degree and 8+ years of full cycle life sciences recruiting; in-house recruiting experience preferred
Demonstrated experience owning a diverse portfolio of roles across scientific functions and levels, including direct experience hiring for senior and leadership roles
Experience recruiting within relevant biology areas (genome engineering, cellular engineering, multi-omics, molecular/cell biology, neuroscience, etc.)
Strong sourcing and closing skills, with a track record of attracting and converting passive candidates, including passive senior-level talent
Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across functions and levels, including senior leaders, with confidence and credibility
Track record of acting as a true hiring partner — setting expectations, pushing back constructively when needed, and guiding hiring managers through the full recruiting process
Proficiency with an ATS (Greenhouse or similar) and a commitment to data integrity
Familiarity with sourcing and CRM tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Gem
Strong analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and wearing many hats in a growing organization
Collaborative, calm under pressure, and energized by team success
Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding hiring goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for computational roles such as Machine Learning Research Scientists, Computational Biologists, or Bioinformatics Scientists

Responsibilities

Own the full cycle recruiting process for various roles across Arc's Technology Centers, building robust pipelines through active multi-channel sourcing, resume screening, interviewing, and offer closing.
Build strong relationships with a wide range of hiring managers across functions and seniority levels, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the recruiting process — including setting clear expectations, influencing interview and evaluation decisions, and keeping stakeholders aligned and accountable.
Contribute to building and iterating on efficient, scalable recruiting processes alongside the broader recruiting team.
Represent Arc's mission and values with every candidate interaction.