La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology Interview Questions
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La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology
Technical Support Specialist
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Group
The VP of IT reached out to schedule an interview, but didn't give me much info, so I wasn't sure if it was legit. When I got there, they were super nice. It turned into a panel interview with the VP and two other people. They asked some technical questions, including a computer expertise assessment and where I work best. The last part was behavioral, focusing on how I handle stress. Pretty standard for a help desk gig.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your process when a computer fails to power on?
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology
Research Technician
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
So you get contacted by HR after they look at your application and if they wanna interview you. Then they confirm the date. After that, you meet your potential bosses. It's pretty chill, you just gotta talk about your past science projects and what you know technically. Then, for the second interview, you meet the whole lab team and they decide. Oh, and it really differs lab to lab.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your past scientific projects.
- What technical skills have you learned?
- Can you describe your previous work experience?
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology
Core Technician
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding
The interview was pretty straightforward but a little intimidating; most of the stuff they asked about had already been talked about through email. The in-person part was basically a hands-on skills test to see what I knew and what I could do. They had me and another candidate do qPCR to check how comfortable we were and what results we got - the other person didn't get an offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the process of PCR?
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology
Research Technician
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty straightforward interview, nothing too intense. A postdoc and an instructor talked to me first, and then the main investigator asked some general questions. I got the impression they were more focused on whether I'd commit to staying for a long time, even with a low salary, rather than assessing my actual skills.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want to join this research group?
- Are you likely to leave if a better job offer comes along?
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology Interview Questions
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“What is your process when a computer fails to power on?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what your go-to Starbucks beverage is?”
Read reports →“What scientific questions are you exploring in this field?”
Read reports →“What technical questions did they ask regarding dilutions and concentrations?”
Read reports →“Are you likely to leave if a better job offer comes along?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join this research group?”
Read report →“How do you deal with difficult personalities at work?”
Read report →“What are your plans for the future?”
Read report →“How do you navigate compromises when you're in a situation with colleagues or your boss?”
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