Lonza Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 38 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Lonza.
Lonza
Principal Scientist
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
My interview with Lonza was a letdown because it felt really impersonal and disorganized. It kicked off with an AI screening, which lacked a human touch and made me feel like I wasn't really valued. What was even more disappointing was the lack of follow-up from the recruiter after talking to a person. They laid out clear timelines for feedback and next steps, but they didn't stick to them. I was told I'd get updates, and I followed up myself after not hearing back within the promised time, but still, no communication. This lack of openness and responsibility created needless worry and made the whole candidate experience look bad. At the very least, Lonza recruitment should honor their commitments and just send an email to let candidates know what's happening, considering the time and effort we put into applying.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Technical questions about the job specifications
- Questions about your professional history
- Tell me about your motivation for applying for this position.
Lonza
Senior Scientist
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a general background check with recruitment, not the technical team. The process was good and efficient using their online platform. The meeting was set up in advance, and they asked me about my CV and experience.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you elaborate on your relevant experience?
- What are your salary expectations?
- What aspects of this position are you interested in?
Lonza
Scientist
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
After I applied, the recruiter emailed me a couple of days later to set up a 30-min call. Then, a week after that, I had a 30-min call with the hiring manager. Once I passed that, I did an online video presentation for the entire team, which included top executives. They said they'd let me know after they discussed it. I followed up twice over 4 weeks because I didn't hear back. The first time, they told me they hadn't decided, and the second time, they just ghosted me. No offer, no updates. The whole thing took way over a month and a half for a job they needed filled fast. I really wish they'd just tell people yes or no instead of ghosting.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about the requirements for this position.
- Describe a time you dealt with a conflict at work.
Lonza Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Lonza interview reports.
“Can you tell me about the law governing absorbance?”
Read reports →“How would you measure potency relative to a reference standard?”
Read reports →“What is the exact size of a particular item that you may have used?”
Read reports →“Can you recall the name of the machine utilized for a task performed over 7 years ago?”
Read reports →“What kind of lab equipment have you used?”
Read report →“When I couldn't provide the expected answer, the interviewer questioned my previous experience, which felt offensive.”
Read report →“How does this role connect with the company's broader growth strategy?”
Read report →“How does your doctoral research apply to real-world scenarios?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for pursuing a career in industry over academia?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 38 Lonza interview reports.