Contract Recruiter

Alamar Biosciences; Fremont (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A biotech firm is seeking a motivated Contract Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment across departments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of recruiting experience, especially in biotech or life sciences. Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring compliance with internal processes. The position offers a competitive compensation rate between $60 - $70/hr, with flexible hours depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Proven success in full-cycle recruiting and sourcing hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across various functions.
• Utilize sourcing strategies to identify top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments and facilitate feedback loops.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Greenhouse

Job description

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to translate scientific discoveries into clinical outcomes that benefit patients. We are growing rapidly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples to enable early disease detection. We seek collaborative, driven, and intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross-functional teamwork to accelerate our mission.

Overview

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Recruiter to support fast-paced hiring across multiple departments. This role will manage full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and offers. Experience in biotech or life sciences and comfort in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across R&D, Operations, Commercial, and Corporate functions.
• Utilize sourcing strategies (LinkedIn, job boards, networking, referrals) to identify top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments, schedule interviews, and facilitate feedback loops.
• Support offer development, negotiation, and closing processes.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system and ensure compliance with internal processes.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Proven success in full-cycle recruiting and sourcing hard-to-fill roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Greenhouse required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension).
• Hours: Full-time or part-time, depending on business needs.

Compensation

The range for this position is $60 - $70/hr. Ranges are determined by location, skills, experience, and education. Salary details are discussed during the hiring process.

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Please apply through Alamar Biosciences’ careers portal. Note: The application may request voluntary demographic information as part of equal employment opportunity reporting in accordance with applicable law.

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