BioNTech Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BioNTech.
BioNTech
Research Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
I had a first quick chat (30 min) with the hiring manager. It was a casual interview focused on my motivation, goals, and why I was interested in Biontech. She then immediately set up a second interview for the following week. The second interview was more technical; I had to prepare a 15-minute presentation of my research. I was expecting to hear back within two weeks, but it took six weeks. Ultimately, I was informed that someone else got the position and was then referred to a different opening.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What motivates you to work at Biontech, and specifically for this role?
- What are your reasons for seeking this particular position?
- Can you explain why you are leaving your current job?
BioNTech
Research Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a great experience. Everyone I met, from the hiring manager to HR to the President of R&D, was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the science, the company, and each other. The process included a phone screen with the recruiter, a phone screen with the hiring manager, an initial panel interview via video, and a final panel interview via video. They clearly adapted the recruitment process due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to join an emerging biotech over a big pharma company?
BioNTech
Research Associate
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
So the first step is a 30-minute chat with two people from the team, mostly just to go over your resume. After that, if that goes well, the next round is a one-hour meeting with the whole team where you'll need to give a 15-minute presentation about your past work.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What motivates your interest in BioNtech?
- Are you considering a PhD?
- How do you foresee this job being different from working in academia?
BioNTech Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BioNTech interview reports.
“What motivates your interest in BioNtech?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss your knowledge regarding LNP?”
Read reports →“Are you considering a PhD?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join an emerging biotech over a big pharma company?”
Read reports →“Which characterization techniques are you familiar with?”
Read report →“How do you foresee this job being different from working in academia?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for transitioning into the industry?”
Read report →“What experiences have you had using those lab skills?”
Read report →“Can you tell me more about the lab skills you know?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 BioNTech interview reports.