LakePharma Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at LakePharma.
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Quality Control Bioassay Manager
Manager Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone screening first, then an onsite interview with the management and the QC team. It went really well and I got a job offer. However, they downgraded the position from Senior Manager to Manager to cut costs, so I declined.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you elaborate on your previous work experiences?
- Could you describe your skills in managing a team?
- Tell me about a time when you faced a challenging situation at work.
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Associate Scientist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
We started with a chat with HR over the phone, then I went in person to meet the hiring manager. After that, there was a second in-person meeting with the rest of the crew I'd be joining. During this second meeting, they had me do a quick PCR to check my gene lab skills and see if I could handle basic unit conversions. Overall, it was a pretty chill interview.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
- Could you describe your responsibilities in your previous role at x?
- Walk me through your experience with DNA Extractions, PCR, qPCR, Cloning, and Sequencing.
LakePharma
Associate Scientist
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I put in my application on the website and after about two weeks, I got a call from the hiring manager. Then, I was sent an email inviting me to an in-person interview with 8 people, including some directors and scientists. Each interview with them was about 15 minutes long.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Are you able to work during nights and weekends?
- What challenges do you face when conducting research?
- Describe your experience working in a team.
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Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Phone/web meetings due to pandemic, prescreen, then meetings with each team member and lead manager. Gave me a chance to get to know several different people. Came onsite for final interview to meet leadership team face to face.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What can I contribute to the team?
- What are my strengths?
- What motivates me?
LakePharma Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from LakePharma interview reports.
“Can you explain basic concepts in organic chemistry?”
Read reports →“Can you explain basic concepts in physical chemistry?”
Read reports →“Would you rather work harder or smarter?”
Read reports →“Could you demonstrate your ability to perform a PCR?”
Read reports →“What motivates me?”
Read report →“What challenges do you face when conducting research?”
Read report →“Are you able to work during nights and weekends?”
Read report →“Walk me through your experience with DNA Extractions, PCR, qPCR, Cloning, and Sequencing.”
Read report →“Can you explain your proficiency with unit conversions?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 LakePharma interview reports.