Recruiter

Sabin Vaccine Institute

Recruiter managing full-cycle recruitment for Sabin’s innovative R&D team. Focused on attracting top-tier scientific talent in life sciences and vaccine development.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for R&D teams across various scientific groups, including CMC, nonclinical, clinical, regulatory, quality and project management
Collaborate with hiring managers and department leaders to understand team needs and create tailored recruitment strategies to meet those needs
Source, attract, and evaluate candidates through a combination of methods, including job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, and direct outreach
Conduct initial pre-screenings, in-depth interviews, and assessments to ensure candidates meet technical requirements and organizational cultural
Partner with Senior Director, HR and the hiring manager to refine job descriptions, interview processes, and candidate pipelines
Maintain and manage recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system (e.g., Paylocity), ensuring up-to-date and accurate tracking of candidate progress and hiring status
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future openings
Stay current on industry trends and talent pools within the vaccine, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors
Represent the company at job fairs, networking events, and conferences to promote the employer brand and attract top talent
Provide a positive candidate experience through effective communication and feedback throughout the hiring process
May assist with the recruitment process of non-R&D positions that support R&D (such as finance, grants & contracts), if needed
Provide backup coverage for new hire orientation, ensuring a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience when primary coverage is unavailable
Coordinate with HR team members, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to support onboarding logistics and timely completion of pre-employment and orientation activities
Support broader talent acquisition initiatives and programs, such as process improvements, employer branding efforts, workforce planning, and recruitment metrics, as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience as a recruiter with a strong focus on life sciences, (biotech, or pharmaceutical industries); experience with vaccine R&D a plus
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
Proven experience in hiring R&D teams, including roles in scientific research, R&D engineering, clinical development, and related fields
Familiarity with the product development process
Familiarity with Paylocity software for candidate tracking and management is highly preferred
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders at all levels
Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong sourcing skills using both traditional and creative methods to attract passive candidates
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitmentcandidate evaluationinterviewingsourcingtalent pipeline managementonboardingprocess improvementsworkforce planningrecruitment metricslife sciences recruitment

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillseffective communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple requisitionscollaborationcandidate experienceadaptabilityproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement