Erik Nichols (he/him)

Erik Nichols is a Recruiter at Benchling, a company specializing in software for the biotechnology industry. He has been with Benchling since February 2019, focusing on recruiting for product teams. Prior to his role at Benchling, Nichols held various recruiting positions at companies such as Asana, Hired, Nextdoor, and Lookout, accumulating extensive experience in technical and full-cycle recruiting.14

Professional Background

• Current Position: Recruiter at Benchling (February 2019 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Recruiter at Asana (August 2017 - December 2018)
  • Eng Recruiter (contract) at Hired, Inc. (February 2017 - May 2017)
  • Tech Recruiter at Nextdoor.com (November 2015 - June 2016)
  • Talent Scout at Lookout (February 2012 - October 2015)

Skills and Expertise

Erik Nichols is skilled in various aspects of recruitment, including:

• Full-cycle recruiting
• Technical recruiting
• Interviewing and screening candidates
• Salary negotiation and onboarding processes

He is known for his ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers to understand job requirements and team needs.156

Education

Erik Nichols studied at the University of Hawai`i - Windward Community College, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his recruitment career.4

Online Presence

Erik is active on LinkedIn under the username erik5cents, where he shares insights about his work and the culture at Benchling, often highlighting the company's recognition as one of the best places to work.235