Calico Life Sciences Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Calico Life Sciences.
Calico Life Sciences
Scientist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty standard process. First, I met with the hiring manager. If I got invited, then I had an onsite interview. HR was pretty timely with communication. It feels like a vibrant scientific community, working on a variety of topics to fight aging.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your motivation for joining Calico?
- Can you describe your research?
Calico Life Sciences
Senior Scientist
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was spread out over several steps, so it took about 6 weeks from application to the final stages. After the HR/recruiter call, the process involved further scientific/technical interviews with the hiring manager (HM) and another technical expert. This led to the research seminar and interviews with several (about 8-10) members of the cross-functional team. The final interview panel discussed several scientific questions from the seminar as well as behavioral questions to assess fit and alignment with company/team goals and mission.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How did your research contributions impact your field?
- How would you leverage your training and apply it to the science at Calico?
- What are your long-term scientific interests?
Calico Life Sciences
Scientist
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation
I had two phone interviews, and then a presentation over zoom/skype to a group of people. They wanted me to propose 3 projects I'd want to do if hired. I mean, my ideas weren't exactly groundbreaking, but hey, I'm used to getting paid for my work. Makes you wonder if they're doing this to crowdsource project ideas.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What 3 projects would you propose to work on here?
Calico Life Sciences Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Calico Life Sciences interview reports.
“What is your research idea for Calico?”
Read reports →“How did your research contributions impact your field?”
Read reports →“Do you have answers to questions specifically related to Science?”
Read reports →“What are your long-term scientific interests?”
Read reports →“What led to your decision to leave academia?”
Read report →“What were your findings regarding X in your previous research?”
Read report →“Tell me about the areas of science that interest you.”
Read report →“What is your motivation for joining Calico?”
Read report →“Can you describe your research?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Calico Life Sciences interview reports.