Application Process

Step 1
Application
If you find a position that sparks your passion, we encourage you to apply. Candidates must submit an application in order to be considered for the any open position.
Step 2
Interview
After we receive your application, we’ll determine if an interview is the next step. If you’re selected for an interview, the recruiting team will contact you.
Step 3
References
If you are one of the top candidates selected to move forward following interviews, you’ll be asked to provide professional references by a third-party vendor.
Step 4
Job Offer
The hiring manager will select the final candidate and notify our Recruiting team, who will then extend a job offer. If you’ve received and accepted an offer, one of our recruiting specialists/people and culture coordinator will be in touch to walk you through the next steps.
Step 5
Onboarding
After you’ve accepted your job offer, you’ll need to complete a few more steps, including:

Background check to include verifying applicable licensures/certifications/degrees.
Post-Offer employment physical, if applicable.
Our HR team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm start date details, including reporting time and location.
Complete all onboarding steps and documentation.
On your start date, meet with an onboarding specialist to review paperwork and verify Form I-9 documentation (eligibility to work in the United States)
Attend your scheduled New Employee Orientations.

Step 6
Employee
Orientation
Your first day of employment will be at New Employee Orientation

Step 1 – Application
If you find a position that sparks your passion, we encourage you to apply. Candidates must submit an application in order to be considered for the any open position.

Step 2 – Interview
After we receive your application, we’ll determine if an interview is the next step. If you’re selected for an interview, the recruiting team will contact you.

Step 3 – References
If you’ve reached the final stage, you’ll be asked to provide professional references by a third-party vendor.

Step 4 – Job Offer

The hiring manager will select the final candidate and extend a job offer. If you’ve received and accepted an offer, one of our recruiting specialists/people and culture coordinator will be in touch to walk you through the next steps.

Step 5 – Onboarding

After you’ve accepted your job offer, you’ll need to go through a few more steps, including:

Background check
Verify all licensures/certifications/degrees required for the position
Post-Offer employment physical
You are required to complete a post- offer physical, please allow time for this in your schedule.
Complete all new hire paperwork
Meet with an onboarding specialist to review paperwork
Verify I-9 (eligibility to work in the United States)
Once we’ve received all your paperwork and clearances, your New Employee Orientation will be scheduled.

Step 6 – Employee
Orientation Your first day of employment will be at New Employee Orientation

Elizabeth Shepkin

“One of the aspects that I truly appreciate about working at Salk is its unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration and inclusivity. It is an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to work with colleagues from various areas of the Institute, from world-class scientists to our administration team”
Elizabeth Shepkin
Marketing Communications Manager

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Application Process