Microchem Laboratory(US) Interview Questions
& Process
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Microchem Laboratory(US)
Team Lead
Lead Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
So they had to reschedule our first interview five times, and four of those were either last minute or after the scheduled time. I didn't really feel like it was a professional or courteous experience overall.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a time you had to handle workplace conflict.
Microchem Laboratory(US)
Microbiology Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I sent my resume and cover letter. Then I had a phone screen and then an in-person interview. Both interviews had typical questions and relevant technical questions. They also gave me a math test at the end of the in-person interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What do you know about our company?
- Can you answer some basic technical microbiology questions?
- Do you want to take a math test?
Microchem Laboratory(US)
Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Coding
The interview process started with a 30-minute phone interview where they asked Microbiology questions. This was followed by a 2-hour in-person interview with 4-5 people, which included a short math quiz. I was extended an offer, but it was revoked when I expressed a desire for some pre-scheduled days off from overtime for personal appointments and family time, despite the standard schedule being 8-5 (45 hours/week) with overtime expected at any time, and no clear time off on weekends or after 5 PM. The offer letter also included a clause requiring me to sign an agreement not to post negative reviews about the company online. The company doesn't reveal these details upfront, only after you've gone through the phone interview, waited, completed the in-person interview, had references submitted, and waited another week for the offer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain the distinction between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
- Could you define what an acid and a base are?
- How do you convert L to mL and then to plates?
Microchem Laboratory(US)
Lab Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed with 3-4 current employees, then took a Microbiology Math Test, and afterwards toured the facility. I was asked a lot of basic behavioral questions about things like conflict resolution and my working style.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an experience of a difficult interaction you had with customers or coworkers?
Microchem Laboratory(US) Interview Questions
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“Can you explain the distinction between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?”
Read reports →“How do you convert L to mL and then to plates?”
Read reports →“Could you define what an acid and a base are?”
Read reports →“Do you want to take a math test?”
Read reports →“Can you answer some basic technical microbiology questions?”
Read report →“Can you recall something specific you learned in a college class that has stuck with you?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where a coworker is performing steps of a test out of order or incorrectly?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for wanting to join Microchem?”
Read report →“How would you describe your ideal supervisor?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Microchem Laboratory(US) interview reports.