Technical Recruiter

at Evolutionary Scale (View all jobs)

New York, NY // San Francisco, CA, United States

EvolutionaryScale’s mission is to develop artificial intelligence to understand biology for the benefit of human health and society, through open, safe, and responsible research, and in partnership with the scientific community. Over the next ten years AI will transform biological design, making molecules and entire cells programmable. We will develop the foundation models for biology that enable this.

To continue to move the field forward in this emerging area, we prioritize individuals who have shown excellence and creativity in their respective domains over specific domain expertise. Having both biology and AI expertise is great, but not a requirement.

Our team does both deep research and product development, not only building the frontier biological AI models in the field but also putting them in the hands of the researchers at the forefront of the life sciences. This fundamentally requires elite engineers and scientists working together to solve big research and product challenges. We are building a world class multi-disciplinary team spanning AI research, engineering, biology research, and business roles, which requires strong communication and collaboration across roles.

The EvolutionaryScale team is based in two locations: San Francisco and New York. We believe in flexibility around work schedules and locations, but expect that our team members will work half of the days or more of most weeks from one of our two offices.

The Role

We are looking for a Recruiter with expertise in AI/machine learning research and biology/biotechnology. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of both technical and scientific aspects, along with the ability to manage the entire recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in recruiting for roles in machine learning, bioinformatics, computational biology, and related areas, and will thrive in a startup environment where they can make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage and maintain the entire recruiting process from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Talent Acquisition: Identify, engage, and recruit top talent for positions in machine learning research, bioinformatics, computational biology, and biotechnology.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various sourcing methods including online platforms, networking events, and industry conferences, to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the team at Evolutionary Scale to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Interviewing and Assessment: Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates’ technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive intelligence to inform recruitment strategies and decisions.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure a diverse pool of candidates and an inclusive hiring process.
• Candidate Experience: Provide an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Preferred qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience, with a focus on roles in machine learning research. The ideal candidate will also have experience recruiting in computational biology, and biotechnology industries. Proven track record of placing top AI talent.
• Tools: Experience with Greenhouse recruiting platform.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of machine learning concepts and/or biotechnology research. Ability to assess technical skills and knowledge in these areas.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage and influence candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and take initiative to drive the recruitment process.