Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Research Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 27 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Research Assistant
Mid Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding System Design Case Presentation Group Other
The interview process was very formal and felt like an interrogation. It lasted for 2 hours. The staff in his department are mostly under 30.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on working with younger colleagues?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
So I got this call from HR like 3 months after I sent in my resume. They asked me some basic questions about my school stuff and what I want to do career-wise, and why I wanted to work there. Then, they had me come in for an in-person interview at the HR office. It was more simple questions about college and my career plans. The HR person mentioned they'd check if any research managers were looking for someone with my interests. It was pretty straightforward, but kind of vague since I didn't even talk to anyone I'd actually be working with.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What made you decide to attend your college?
- What prompted your choice of major?
- Can you elaborate on your academic background?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Research Assistant
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone call with HR first, and then they set up an actual interview for the job. When I got there, I first met with HR for a 1:1 interview, which was pretty quick and had simple questions. After that, I met the head of the department I'd be working in for a more challenging interview (details below). Later that night, they emailed me asking for my references.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a time you had to achieve something as part of a group.
- In what ways can your previous experience benefit you in this role?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interview reports.
“What made you decide to attend your college?”
Read reports →“What do you enjoy most about lab work?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a scenario where you received conflicting instructions from a supervisor and a Principal Investigator?”
Read reports →“Are you capable of writing a publication?”
Read reports →“How would you handle challenging cancer patients?”
Read report →“Have you ever been stressed, and if so, how did you manage that situation?”
Read report →“Why do you want to join our lab?”
Read report →“What would you do if you were given a task you didn't know how to complete?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on working with younger colleagues?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 27 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interview reports.