Entry-Level Recruiter, Technical & Life Sciences

Entry-Level Recruiter (Life Sciences & Tech)

**This is a Salaried position + Commissions + Bonuses

Full-Time | Entry-Level | Early-Career

Kickstart Your Recruiting Career with an Industry Leader

JVT has been matching talent with top companies in life sciences and technology for over 25 years. We’re looking for driven, high-energy, early-career and entry-level professionals to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this phone-based inside sales role, your main job is to find, connect with, and place life sciences and tech pros into contract roles with our clients. We’ll train you on everything!

• Find & Connect: Use modern recruiting tools, job databases, phone calls, texts, emails, and social networks to track down great candidates.
• Pitch & Screen: Pick up the phone to learn what candidates want, match their skills to our open jobs, and pitch contract opportunities.
• Guide & Close: Walk candidates through client interviews, help negotiate pay rates, write up thorough screening notes, and handle onboarding.
• Collaborate: Work side by side with senior Recruiters and Account Managers while you learn and focus 100% on the candidate side of the business.
• Earn Extra: Take home uncapped commissions and bonuses based on candidate placements.

Who You Are

• Money-Motivated & Driven: You want a job where your hard work directly determines your paycheck.
• Great on the Phone: You’re comfortable making cold calls, talking to new people, and building rapport quickly (a sense of humor helps!).
• Coachable & Curious: You like learning, adapt quickly when priorities change, and welcome 1-on-1 feedback.
• Resilient: You have grit, handle rejection well, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Background: 0–2 years of experience in customer service, sales, phone roles, hospitality, or campus leadership (Recent grads are strongly encouraged to apply!).
• Education: Your attitude and aptitude matter most. Early career professional preferred.

On-the-Job Training- Paid Career Progression

We invest heavily in you from Day 1. You’ll earn a base salary, full benefits, and a clear path from candidate sourcing to a fully promoted Recruiter running your own desk.

• Months 1–3 (Foundations & Sourcing): Learn recruitment basics, outreach channels, candidate screening, and phone skills with 1-on-1 mentorship from top recruiters.
• Months 4–6 (Pipeline & Closing): Take on more responsibility—manage candidate pipelines, lead rate negotiations, write candidate summaries, and guide people through client interviews.
• Month 6+ (Promotion to Full Recruiter): Step into your own desk, gain full ownership of your candidates, unlock a higher base pay, and start earning on an above-industry-standard tiered commission plan.

Compensation & Perks

• Guaranteed Base: $50,000 base salary starting day one. Base Salary. Additionally, uncapped commissions and performance bonuses post-training.
• Year 1 Target (OTE): $60,000 – $65,000+
• By year 3: $100K+ is typical
• Healthcare & Savings: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match + Profit Sharing.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, plus 3:00 PM finishes on Fridays and an extra Friday off during the summer.
• Fun & Rewards: Frequent team outings, sales competitions, and President’s Club trips.