I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Meso Scale Diagnostics (Rockville, MD) in May 2022
Interview
Standard interview process. First- few calls, each wirh multiple people. Next step was a research presentation. Very friendly interview, gave me a chance to ask questions about the job itself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you needed to troubleshoot a failed experiment.
I interviewed at Meso Scale Diagnostics (Gaithersburg, MD)
Interview
Initial screening call with future direct report, followed by an interview panel giving a presentation and having 1-on-1 meetings. Finally, follow-up call with future direct report. Job offer letter then 1-2 weeks to make decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do your skills align with the currently offered role?
The interview process is in depth at MSD, with initial recruiter conversations, manager conversations, a 1 hour presentation and 1 on 1 interviews as well. The turnaround time is relatively fast for each of these steps and clear communication was maintained throughout.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of working environment do you best work in?
Initial 30 minutes interview over phone followed by presentation and one-on-one meeting with four scientists. Completely ghosted after that with no communication whatsoever from their side and zero response to my emails.
