Recruiter - Temporary/Contract (6 months)

Twist Bioscience Corporation; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Twist Bioscience Corporation is seeking a Recruiter for a 6-month contract in the Portland, OR area. The role covers full-cycle recruiting for multiple functions including manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, partnering with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.

The position requires 2+ years of recruiting experience (full cycle/recruiting coordination) and a BA/BS.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, including full cycle recruiting and/or coordination.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, supply chain, quality, or operations a plus.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences industries a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and ATS systems (Greenhouse a plus).
• Strong customer focus with high-touch candidate and manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, assessing, and supporting offers and closing activities.
• Coordinate interview logistics, including phone, video, and onsite interviews and communication with candidates.
• Support onboarding coordination, including offer letters, background checks, and new-hire handoffs.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals to build a diverse pipeline.
• Leverage Greenhouse as the source of truth for all recruiting activities and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interview coordination

Candidate experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

USA - Portland, OR

The Recruiter is a 6-month contract role responsible for full cycle recruiting for multiple functions, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, etc. This includes sourcing and engaging candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience from first contact through onboarding. You'll partner closely with hiring managers and the broader Talent Acquisition team, supporting recruiting programs and coordination needs while gaining hands-on, full-cycle experience in a fast-paced environment.

Location line:Position is a 6-month contract, Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday onsite in Wilsonville, OR

What You'll Be Doing

• Ability to ramp up quickly and manage an active requisition load from day one


• Availability for the full 6-month contract term


• Manage full cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, assessing, and supporting offer and closing activities, while ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience


• Partner with hiring managers to understand the needs of each role and help tailor recruiting approaches to find candidates who align with Twist's guiding principles


• Coordinate interview logistics, including scheduling phone, video, and onsite interviews, preparing interview panels, and communicating with candidates throughout the process


• Support onboarding coordination, including offer letter preparation, background checks, and new hire handoffs


• Leverage our ATS (Greenhouse) as the source of truth for all recruiting activities, keeping candidate records, interview feedback, and requisition data accurate and up to date


• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals to help build a diverse pipeline


• Use clear, engaging communication to represent Twist as an employer of choice


• Support recruiting programs and initiatives such as diversity recruiting, career fairs, and pipeline-building efforts


• Contribute to team projects that improve recruiting processes and operational efficiency


• Track and report on recruiting metrics and prepare HR reports (e.g., recruitment, candidate pipeline)


• Stay informed on market trends and share relevant insights with the team and hiring managers


• Follow employment laws and regulations, as well as regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements

What You'll Bring to the Team

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


• 2+ years of recruiting experience, including full cycle recruiting and/or recruiting coordination


• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, supply chain, quality, or other operations roles a plus


• Experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences industries a plus


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse experience a plus)


• Strong customer focus, with the ability to provide a high-touch experience for candidates and hiring managers


• Basic understanding of employment law and compliance as it relates to recruiting, with a willingness to learn more


• Experience sourcing candidates and an interest in finding diverse talent


• Collaborative approach and the ability to work with diverse, cross-functional teams


• Adaptability. Priorities can shift quickly, and you're comfortable juggling multiple requisitions and scheduling needs


• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills


• High level of attention to detail


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with a sense of urgency


• Eagerness to learn and grow within a Talent Acquisition team

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as "writing" DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.

San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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