Campus Recruiting Specialist (Contractor)

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply. 

Your Impact at Lila

We’re seeking a Campus Recruiting Specialist to build and scale Lila’s internship, residency, and co-op programs in 2026 and beyond. Based in Boston, you’ll establish a repeatable and high-impact recruiting function that connects students and emerging scientists to our mission. You’ll be both a program builder and a trusted partner to hiring teams, ensuring Lila becomes a top destination for early career talent.

The Role 

• Lead and expand Lila’s internship, residency, and co-op programs, creating structured and impactful experiences.


• Build partnerships with Boston-area universities, research labs, and career centers.


• Represent Lila at career fairs, info sessions, hackathons, and networking events.


• Partner with hiring managers to define early talent needs and build strong pipelines.


• Drive end-to-end recruitment for interns and residents — sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.


• Design scalable process improvements to streamline hiring and enhance candidate experience.


• Track, analyze, and report on key metrics (hiring volume, diversity, conversion, satisfaction).


• Collaborate with HR and leadership on program evaluation and continuous evolution.

Your Qualifications and Strengths 

• 3-5+ years of experience in campus, university, or early-career recruiting.


• Proven ability to launch and scale programs in high-growth environments.


• Strong relationships or familiarity with Boston-area schools and talent pools.


• Skilled in project management and able to juggle multiple recruiting cycles.


• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.


• Data-driven approach with a focus on improving processes and outcomes.


• Passion for connecting students to meaningful opportunities and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.