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Columbia University Irving Medical Center Technician 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

1.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
100% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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Technician

Research · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a really professional interview. We talked about the job's duties and my scientific background. I also asked them about what they liked most about their jobs.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe your previous work experience?
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Technician

Operations

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

This job requires you to be a team player. You'll be on your feet for long hours. Strong organizational skills and neat handwriting for log books are essential. Reliability is key because the pathology department depends on you for specimen pickup. There's a 3-month probation period. 1199 insurance is provided.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you manage standing for extended durations?
  • Are you able to stand for long periods of time?
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Technician

Research

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I applied on the HR website and then got an email for a phone interview with the PI. It was pretty informational. Then, they invited me for an in-person interview the next week. I met with the PI and other staff members. It lasted about 2 hours. Everyone was really nice and seemed interested in my experiences and what I'm into. No hard questions.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an example of when you collaborated effectively within a team?

Columbia University Irving Medical Center Technician Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Columbia University Irving Medical Center interview reports.

What are your long-term plans regarding staying with the lab?

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Can you describe a research technique you have performed, such as PCR, dissection, or cell plating?

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Can you share an example of when you collaborated effectively within a team?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 9 Columbia University Irving Medical Center interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 60%
Technical 33.3%
Other 6.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 33.3%
Average 55.6%
Difficult 11.1%

Candidate experience

Positive 100%