Emergent BioSolutions Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Quality Control Trainer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with a phone call to go over my experience and talk about salary. Then, I had an in-person interview with the hiring manager. I tried to focus on my personality and projects, but he was looking for more technical stuff. He had me explain my resume and asked a few more questions. This was a new role they were hiring for.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you please review my resume and then ask some questions?
- Walk through your resume and then answer my questions.
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Threat Intelligence and OT Security Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
They took 5 rounds of technical interviews by 5 different senior leaders in the 1st week of contacting them. Then 2 months of silence. Then after I followed up, she says am rejected. They could have told this proactively. Crap. Worst interview process. Who in the world does 5 rounds of interview in the 1st round?
Confirmed questions1 question
- Questions about OT Security and Info security.
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Associate Scientist
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Initial chat with HR to go over the interview steps and make sure we're on the same page regarding personality and what you're looking for salary-wise. Then, a chat with the hiring manager to dive into your technical skills and see if you'd be a good fit. Finally, you'll meet with some team members, the department head, and the hiring manager.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What aspects of your current role do you find most enjoyable?
- Could you explain your reasons for seeking a new opportunity?
- Describe a time you experienced a conflict with a coworker and how you resolved it.
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Director
Director Average Negative experience No offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So I had 8 remote interviews. Started with the hiring manager and the outgoing manager, then a bunch of others individually. This included people from other teams, and both the hiring HR and the business partner HR. I had one last interview with the hiring manager, and he said I'd have a final one with his boss, and that HR was scheduling it. Then... radio silence for 3 months, even though I emailed the hiring manager and HR directly. I told them I had found other opportunities and moved on.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience?
- Do you have any behavioral questions?
Emergent BioSolutions Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Emergent BioSolutions interview reports.
“Do you believe in animal testing? Why or why not?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to calculate an increase in production yield?”
Read reports →“What animal would you choose to be, and explain your reasoning?”
Read reports →“What times are you available for a phone interview?”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where a team member wasn't contributing their fair share.”
Read report →“In your opinion, how important are scientific publications when starting a new job?”
Read report →“We've scheduled an additional interview. Would you be amenable to completing four or five interviews in a single day?”
Read report →“Have you handled the installation and administration of Skype for Business?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where you observe a colleague making a mistake?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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