Life Sciences Recruiter

Also called: Scientific Recruiter, Biotech Talent Acquisition Partner

Finds and hires scientists and specialists for biotech and pharma companies.

A day in the life

Reads scientific resumes, calls PhD scientists about a job, explains a company's research, and helps negotiate offers. A science degree is a big advantage.

Pay over a career

Starting
$55k
Typical
$80k
High
$130k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's, often in a life science.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Biology, Business, Psychology.

Outlook

Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI screens resumes and messages candidates; fewer recruiters, with persuasion and negotiation staying human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Biology, Speech.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1071.

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