About the Role
Level Zero is pioneering next-generation biosensor technology for precise, real-time monitoring of critical endocrine biomarkers. We are seeking driven builders to join us in pushing the boundaries of biosensing and health tech, making personalized health monitoring a reality for everyone. We are assembling the best team in the world to turn cutting-edge science into life-changing, real-world solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end hiring for high-impact scientific and engineering roles, from first outreach to signed offer.
- Build sourcing engines for exceptional talent across IVD, mechanical and software engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, and biochemistry.
- Develop trusted relationships with PhD-level and industry leaders through academic networks, specialist communities, conferences, and referrals.
- Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define roles, sharpen what “great” looks like, and close decisively.
- Design interviews and assessments that are rigorous, efficient, and genuinely candidate-friendly.
- Act as the face of Level Zero to the scientific community, delivering an outstanding candidate experience and strengthening our employer brand.
- Use metrics and clear judgment to continuously improve pipeline quality, time-to-hire, and offer acceptance.
Requirements
- A strong track record hiring PhD-level scientists and deep tech engineers, with a focus on hiring for in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) companies, ideally in a high-growth startup environment.
- Comfort speaking with highly technical candidates and translating complexity into clear hiring decisions.
- Exposure to life sciences, chemistry, or engineering.
- Sharp sourcing instincts and the grit to find and engage people who are not actively looking.
- Experience building or meaningfully upgrading a recruiting function.
- Excellent communication and an eye for quality in every detail, from outreach to offer.
- Experience hiring internationally, especially across the US and Europe (Nice to have).
- Experience with UK visa sponsorship processes (e.g., Sponsor Licence management, Certificates of Sponsorship, and Skilled Worker visas) (Nice to have).
Skills
- Hiring
- Talent Sourcing
- Relationship Building
- Interview Design
- Candidate Experience
- Employer Branding
- Metrics Analysis
- Communication
- Technical Acumen
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary and equity
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Direct partnership with the founders
- Real influence over how we scale
- The chance to build a world-class scientific team from the ground up
- Work that is ambitious, urgent, and deeply meaningful
About the Company
- Level Zero is pioneering next-generation biosensor technology for precise, real-time monitoring of critical endocrine biomarkers.
- Recognised as one of the top 20 startups across all categories worldwide at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
- Backed by top-tier organisations like redalpine, SOSV and Entrepreneur First.
- Founded by two seasoned engineers with extensive experience in R&D, technical innovation, and commercial strategy.
- Mission: to revolutionise health management by delivering clinical-grade data directly to individuals, wherever they are.
- A fast-paced, mission-driven young team on a quest to make a lasting impact, fueled by uncompromising integrity, unwavering support for one another, and the thrill of exploring uncharted territories.
- Passion for excellence drives everything we do.
Equal Opportunity
- We value culture as much as we value technical expertise, creating an environment that’s equal parts collaboration, curiosity, and fun.
- We welcome individuals who share our commitment to shaping the future.
- If your skills and experience do not align perfectly with this role, yet you believe you have something unique to offer, we're keen to listen. Reach out to us with a short statement on how you can contribute and let's discuss where you might fit into our team.
