Difficulty
Average
Candidate-reported interview insights
23andMe Scientist interviews, decoded.
Explore commonly reported questions, interview rounds, difficulty, duration, and candidate experiences for the Scientist role at 23andMe.
3 rating Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Interview overview
Average rounds
3.4
Average duration
~44 days
Difficulty and candidate experience
Interview difficulty
easy0%
average88.9%
difficult11.1%
Candidate experience
positive77.8%
neutral22.2%
Candidate-reported interview process
I interviewed in 2019 and the HR team really ran things smoothly. The people I met, including the HR person, were all super friendly and smart. I felt like I had really good talks with everyone I spoke to.
The interview process was quite long, beginning with a presentation and then a series of one-on-one meetings. Overall, it was a positive experience. HR was quick to follow up and provided feedback from the interviewers, which I found helpful.
First, I had a chat with the hiring manager. Then, a team member gave me a technical interview. Finally, I went onsite and met with two team members, the hiring manager, and a collaborator.
Common 23andMe Scientist interview questions
A focused selection of the most detailed candidate-submitted questions.
- 1
What were some difficulties you encountered, and how did you overcome them?
- 2
How have you dealt with certain types of challenges in your current work?
- 3
Do you have specific research interests?
- 4
Tell me about your research interests.
Interview question formats
Behavioral35%
Presentation30%
Technical30%
Group5%
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