Scientific Recruiter

Summary

Join Ripple Effect as a short-term recruiter to support our clients' missions in biomedical research and health/healthcare support. This temporary role involves working closely with the HR team and hiring managers to recruit for government contracting positions. You will coordinate with hiring managers, communicate with applicants, process candidates, and perform various recruiting tasks. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, 6 years of relevant experience, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online systems. This is a fully remote position, with preference given to local candidates. Ripple Effect offers a progressive and engaging work environment with flexible work options and a multitude of incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of professional experience in the scientific and biomedical/health fields that enables knowledge about personnel who fill these types of positions
• Available immediately and can commit to at least two months of work
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple actions/tasks and ensuring compliance with federal practices
• Exceptional customer service skills and a professional communication style (verbal and written)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong proficiency with online systems, such as applicant tracking systems or LinkedIn and other networking platforms
• Experience networking and building relationships through various platforms, including social media, job boards, career fairs, etc
• Understanding of a typical recruiting life cycle

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with hiring managers to understand position requirements and desired candidate profiles for a variety of technical and non-technical roles
• Provides proactive communications and delivers high levels of customer service with ongoing contact with applicants and hiring managers throughout the hiring process
• Processes candidates through the hiring pipeline in our applicant tracking system to ensure candidates move through pipeline in a timely manner
• Performs a wide variety of recruiting-related tasks including scheduling of interviews and administering tasks
• Reviews and assesses candidates for minimum and preferred qualifications via resumes screens and phone screens
• Collects, tracks, and reports on key departmental metrics and hiring status
• Contributes to HR practices that support the Ripple Effect culture
• Activity promotes company externally through professional networks and professional social media channels

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with any recruiting tasks
• Previous experience with the government through a contract or fellowship role
• Well-established networks in the scientific and biomedical/health communities that can be leveraged for recruiting purposes

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Range of work/life programs