Brigham and Women's Hospital Research Interview Questions
& Process
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty straightforward. I did an HR screen and then two interviews with senior research assistants and my potential manager. HR screen was just to make sure you are human and actually meet criteria. And then interview was basic questions and gaging interest in the department and current research knowledge.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Research Assistant
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
I first had a phone screen, which was pretty standard. Then there was an in-person interview. The first part of it was with the whole group of research assistants (5-7 people), which I found intimidating and not very welcoming. The second part was with the program manager, who I thought was a bit judgmental and terse. They mentioned there were only 5 other applicants for this position, but I never heard back about an offer, which felt a bit disrespectful.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you describe your research background?
- What are your future aspirations for yourself?
- What are your hopes for the future of public health?
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I initially applied for a different job online, but the project manager reached out by phone. They discussed the position I wasn't interested in and also brought up the RA role. We had a quick initial chat, and then scheduled a more in-depth 1:1 interview for the following week. After that, I came back for a second, in-person interview. Both interviews involved a lot of detail about the project, and I also got to meet the other research assistants to get a sense of the job. They seemed a bit overloaded and like they could really use another RA. The office vibe was pretty laid-back, with outfits ranging from jeans to business casual. Parking is a hassle with a long waitlist, but the office is super close to the green line. It felt like a place focused on work, not too relaxed but not overly stressful either. They were hiring to lighten the load and had a clear understanding of what needed to be done and by when.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The interview was pretty straightforward, nothing particularly challenging.
Brigham and Women's Hospital Research Interview Questions
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“How would you troubleshoot a Western blot with background noise?”
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Read reports →“What makes you interested in Brigham and Women's Hospital?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the current research happening in the lab?”
Read report →“Are you open to relocating for this position?”
Read report →“Regarding your motivation for this role, you mentioned paying off college loans. Given Boston's high cost of living and our modest salary offerings, is that a sustainable plan?”
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