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PerkinElmer Scientist Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.6 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
50% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PerkinElmer.

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Scientist

Research · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview process was very smooth, asking about motivations, skills, and future career goals. The questions weren't tough to answer, making it a respectful and relaxed conversation.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your future career goals and what motivates you?
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Scientist

Research · more than a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

A recruiter reached out, and I had a call with them to go over my background, job history, and why I'm interested in this role and company. After that, I had a phone interview with the hiring manager where we discussed scientific details and specifics about my projects.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you introduce yourself?
  • Can you explain your previous projects?
  • What makes you feel this role is a good fit for you?
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Scientist

Research · more than a year ago

Manager Easy Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

I was contacted for an interview and it took about a week to get it scheduled. I spoke with some high-level managers. They were very nice and asked me questions related to my scientific research.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about your scientific work.

PerkinElmer Scientist Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from PerkinElmer interview reports.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 PerkinElmer interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 55.6%
Technical 44.4%

Interview difficulty

Easy 40%
Average 60%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 50%
Negative 50%