Recruiter

About Plasmidsaurus

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. Our sequencing services are used daily by thousands of innovators, including Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists.

We began by revolutionizing plasmid sequencing, making it exponentially cheaper and faster, with innovative sequencing technologies and a global network of laboratories that turn samples into answers in hours, not weeks.

Now we are expanding that same disruptive model across all of genomics. With the launch of our new RNA-seq service, we are taking a bold step toward our vision to sequence everything, providing scientists everywhere with faster, simpler, and more affordable access to the data that powers discovery.

Every team member at Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in driving the future of biotech research. Together, we are building the world’s most efficient sequencing engine that operates overnight, scales globally, and helps scientists make breakthroughs faster than ever before.

Plasmidsaurus is hiring a Recruiter to help us build an exceptional team. You’ll find, engage, and close strong talent, and implement our early recruiting best practices to help raise the bar on how we hire as we scale. You’ll partner closely with the entire People team and hiring managers to bring on new team members across functions. We'll count on you to leverage your experience and expertise in order to develop hiring practices that are thoughtful, efficient, and human.

What you’ll do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for IC and management roles across scientific, research, technical, G&A, and commercial teams, from targeted sourcing through offer close.

• Build and run high-signal sourcing strategies using modern recruiting tech, AI-assisted tools, and data-driven experimentation to reach and convert top-tier talent.

• Shape and refine role and company-level messaging; coach hiring managers on how to clearly and credibly pitch opportunities to candidates and the market.

• Serve as a trusted hiring partner, supporting managers on role alignment, scorecards, interview structure and techniques, candidate closing, and offer strategy.

• Run end-to-end interview processes, delivering a strong candidate experience while keeping clean, useful data in Ashby and coordinating interviews, feedback, and scheduling primarily via Slack.

• Partner closely with hiring managers and the Talent team to deeply understand hiring needs, provide updates on sourcing progress, and offer real-time market feedback.

• Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, funnel conversion, sourcing effectiveness, quality indicators) and use insights to coach interview teams and improve outcomes.

• Manage agency partners supporting roles in your portfolio, setting clear expectations around quality, volume, and efficiency.

• Help evolve the Plasmidsaurus talent brand in the biotech community by showing up as a thoughtful, authentic representative of who we are and how we work.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of in-house, full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth startups working directly with hiring managers; biotech, life sciences, or other technically complex environments preferred.

• Strong sourcing skillset and experience, and a track record of engaging and converting hard-to-reach, high-caliber candidates.

• Experience building or improving on recruiting processes and hiring best practices in lean teams.

• Proven success recruiting across diverse role types, including technical, business, and scientific and/or R&D positions.

• Hands-on experience leveraging recruiting technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, signal quality, and scale impact. Ashby experience is a plus.

• Confidence partnering with hiring managers and the ability to coach, influence, and challenge when needed to drive stronger hiring decisions.

• Grounded in structured interviewing and hiring practices with a first-principles mindset and approach to defining the most efficient and effective approaches.

• Data-minded approach, with experience using recruiting metrics to guide decisions and improve results.

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple searches and stakeholders without compromising candidate experience.

• Clear, concise communicator who can translate complex roles and company narratives into compelling, market-ready stories.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building, iterating, and improving as the company grows.

• San Francisco Hybrid is preferred, and we're also open to remote PST applicants.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description as we seek out diverse and creative perspectives. Team members who love to learn and collaborate in an inclusive environment will thrive with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please let us know at careers@plasmidsaurus.com.