Recruiter
Palo Alto, CA$150k - $186k + bonusFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Arc Institute is seeking a Recruiter with full cycle recruiting experience across life sciences, biotech, or scientific research to hire across Technology Centers (e.g., multi-omics, genome engineering, cellular modeling, mammalian disease modeling, computational biology).
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.
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
Required:Full cycle recruitingStakeholder managementSourcing and closingApplicant Tracking SystemSourcing toolsCommunication
Benefits
- Base salary: $150,000 to $186,000
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Compound Cash Grant Program (CCGP) with multi-year cash grants paid semi-annually
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Arc Institute
A full-stack institute for AI and biology research.
Arc Institute is a nonprofit research organization headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
nonprofitAIbiologyliquid-ai-recruiting-targetpartnerships with Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeleyresearch
More open roles at Arc Institute
- Biosafety Manager5d agoPalo Alto, CA · Operations
- Senior Research Associate, Molecular Engineering (Fixed-Term Contract)5d agoPalo Alto, CA · Technology Centers
- Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure1w agoPalo Alto, CA · Technology Centers
- Research Associate II, Pluvinage Lab1w agoPalo Alto, CA · Core Laboratories
- Senior Research Associate, Viral Production (Fixed-Term Contract)1w agoPalo Alto, CA · Technology Centers