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Talent Acquisition Lead

San Diego Stealth Startup
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Acquisition Lead to help scale a fast-growing biotechnology company during a pivotal stage of growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at identifying and engaging exceptional talent, and enjoys partnering closely with technical and scientific leaders to build high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter with strong sourcing capabilities, excellent recruiting judgment, and experience supporting high-volume hiring in biotech, life sciences, or other highly technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support full-cycle recruiting across technical and business functions
  • Proactively source and engage top-tier talent in highly competitive markets
  • Partner directly with hiring managers and technical team leads to understand hiring needs and drive searches from kickoff through close
  • Conduct recruiter screens and manage interview coordination throughout the hiring
  • Build strong pipelines of talent through networking, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies
  • Drive candidate engagement and maintain a high-quality candidate experience
  • Serve as a trusted recruiting partner throughout the hiring process

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree plus additional relevant experience considered
  • 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including significant experience recruiting within biotech, life sciences, or other technical industries
  • Strong experience sourcing technical, scientific, or specialized talent
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and engage passive candidates
  • Experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Comfortable working onsite full-time in San Diego

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means consistently identifying and closing exceptional talent for highly specialized roles in a competitive hiring market. The right person will be proactive, resourceful, and highly execution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple searches efficiently while maintaining a strong candidate experience and high hiring standards.

Why Join Us

  • Influence the foundational technologies and strategies of a company poised to shape the future of clinical genomics and healthcare.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and scientific rigor are deeply valued.
  • Join a seasoned and multidisciplinary team tackling high-impact problems at the intersection of science and engineering.
  • Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration.

Compensation Range: $126K - $158K

Salary : $126,000 - $158,000

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