Mount Sinai Health System Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mount Sinai Health System.
Mount Sinai Health System
Research Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone interview for a job that needed a lot of technical skill, which I have from my experience. But the job description wasn't clear, and the interviewer didn't seem to know much technically, so we couldn't talk about important parts of the job. They didn't know about the research and couldn't give examples. They kept saying 'the hiring manager will know.' Then they ghosted me, and it felt like the interview was just a formality.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your hobbies outside of work.
Mount Sinai Health System
Research Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I talked with the Assistant Professor who reviewed my CV and asked me questions about it. It was a really chill chat. Then, I met with the Fellowship student from the lab, and she asked me about my fit with the team. She was super nice and easy to talk to. The whole thing felt pretty laid-back. A question that came up a few times was about how much time I could dedicate to their team. After talking, they showed me around their lab space.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- What are your three greatest strengths and three biggest weaknesses?
- What do you hope to achieve by working with us?
Mount Sinai Health System
Research Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got an email to schedule a phone interview for the next week. The recruiter called on time and asked some basic questions. He sounded really tired, I heard him yawn multiple times. At the end of the call, he said he'd let me know within a week if I was moving forward. I sent a follow-up email the week after the phone screen, but never heard back. It's been two months now.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What motivates you to pursue research?
- What attracts you to Mount Sinai specifically?
- Could you elaborate on your previous research experiences?
Mount Sinai Health System Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mount Sinai Health System interview reports.
“Is my fluency in a certain language due to my background or was it learned?”
Read reports →“What attracts you to Mount Sinai specifically?”
Read reports →“If you made a mistake, would you hide it or let them know about it?”
Read reports →“Regarding job confirmation, can you explain your experience with RNA extraction and ensuring a good RIN value, which seems important for assessing pipetting and sample handling skills?”
Read reports →“What laboratory techniques are you familiar with?”
Read report →“What are your future plans?”
Read report →“What are your career goals for the next five years?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your 5-year career aspirations?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Mount Sinai Health System interview reports.