Difficulty
Average
Candidate-reported interview insights
Atara Biotherapeutics Scientist interviews, decoded.
Explore commonly reported questions, interview rounds, difficulty, duration, and candidate experiences for the Scientist role at Atara Biotherapeutics.
3.6 rating Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Interview overview
Average rounds
2
Average duration
~44 days
Difficulty and candidate experience
Interview difficulty
easy0%
average80%
difficult20%
Candidate experience
negative20%
positive60%
neutral20%
Candidate-reported interview process
I had a phone screen with the recruiter, then an onsite interview. The interviewers were stressed and rude. One rolled her eyes when I answered how I spend my time outside the lab. Another was late, so I had to reschedule. The recruiter then asked to meet for coffee to get to know me better. This experience makes me not recommend this company.
A 30-minute virtual call with potential future team members, which could be on the same day or spread out. They ask questions relevant to the job and are friendly but serious.
It was a 30-minute phone screening with the recruiter. It went well. I got a second interview the next day. It was a general interview, not technical. They called me and explained about the company and then asked me why I wanted to work in Atara Bio.
Common Atara Biotherapeutics Scientist interview questions
A focused selection of the most detailed candidate-submitted questions.
- 1
How did you resolve issues or challenges at work?
- 2
How do you spend your time outside of work?
- 3
What are the steps for process development?
- 4
Why do you want to work in Atara Bio?
Interview question formats
Behavioral50%
Technical40%
Presentation10%
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Interview information is based on candidate reports and may not represent the current official hiring process of Atara Biotherapeutics.