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Twist Bioscience

Sourcer

Reposted 15 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
43-68 Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
43-68 Annually
Senior level
The Sr Recruiter manages full cycle recruiting, partners with hiring managers, develops sourcing strategies, and ensures a diverse candidate pipeline while providing a high-quality candidate experience.
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The Talent Acquisition Sourcer is tasked with developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of specialized talent for current and future roles across Sales and Marketing, Operations, Corporate Functions and other critical functions within the organization.This role focuses on the initial stages of the recruitment lifecycle, including market research, candidate identification, and engagement. You can expect high-impact responsibility, implementing sourcing strategies while partnering with an internal Talent Acquisition team member.

What You’ll be Doing

Sourcing Strategy & Execution:

  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for highly specialized, difficult-to-fill roles
  • Utilize advanced search techniques across various platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, niche job boards, professional networks, and industry directories to identify passive candidates.
  • Conduct comprehensive talent market research and competitor analysis to gain insights into talent pools, trends, and compensation benchmarks within the biotech industry.
  • Proactively source and map talent from target companies, universities, etc.

Candidate Engagement & Pipeline Management:

  • Craft and send compelling outreach messages to engage passive candidates, clearly articulating the company's employee value proposition
  • Conduct initial pre-screening calls to assess a candidate's technical qualifications, experience, cultural fit, and motivation for a career change before introducing them to the Recruiter or Hiring Manager.
  • Build, maintain, and cultivate long-term talent pipelines for critical roles using Greenhouse, our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Track and measure sourcing metrics, including conversion rates and use data to refine sourcing strategies.

Collaboration & Consulting:

  • Partner closely with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to deeply understand job requirements, technical specifications, and the desired candidate profile.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on the external talent market, advising stakeholders on market availability, recruiting challenges, and effective strategies.

Compliance & Data Integrity:

  • Maintain meticulous and up-to-date candidate data within the ATS to ensure a single source of truth and reliable reporting.
  • Ensure all sourcing activities comply with relevant local employment laws and data privacy regulations.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus
  • 4+ years of dedicated talent sourcing experience, with at least 2+ years supporting commercial recruiting, preferably within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry
  • Prior experience supporting recruiting for the Commercial team is a must
  • Expert proficiency with advanced sourcing techniques
  • Proven experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other social media/professional platforms for sourcing.
  • Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial roles and functions within a biotech/pharma environment
Core Competencies
  • Intellectual Curiosity/Passion for Science: Genuine interest in the company's scientific domain and the ability to articulate Twist Bioscience to candidates.
  • Grit and Resilience:  Persistence in pursuing hard-to-find passive candidates.
  • Communication:  Top-notch written and verbal communication skills to engage and influence highly educated professionals.
  • Data-Driven:  Ability to use data and metrics to inform sourcing decisions and report on progress.

Compensation will vary depending on the level and location

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.


The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations.
San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range
$43.92$68.27 USD

Top Skills

Applicant Tracking Systems
Google Suite
Greenhouse
MS Office

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