Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Interview Questions
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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Senior HR Generalist
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
The new HR team provided a fantastic interview experience with great talent acquisition and clear communication. It seemed like a great role, and I'm disappointed I wasn't selected. I would have loved to contribute to their team's growth.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you dealt with employee relations issues and what actions you took.
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Talent Acquisition
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I spoke with two people about my background and accomplishments. We looked at projections and schedules for upcoming hires. Then, I chatted with some people from other teams about how things are going in the department and company overall.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you discuss your career history and aspirations?
- What are your key achievements?
- What are your thoughts on future hiring forecasts and timelines?
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a really quick process. First, I had a phone chat with the PI about my background and why I wanted to work there. It felt more like a chat than a formal interview, which was nice and chill. Then I had an in-person meeting later that week. It was pretty similar, and I met with everyone on the team one by one. They showed me what they're working on. Overall, it was a relaxed and comfortable interview, even though I didn't get the job.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What are your career aspirations?
- Can you describe your research experience?
- How familiar are you with our lab's research?
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Postdoctoral Fellow
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
First, I had a quick 20-minute chat with the professor to see if my research interests and personality were a good match. Then, about a week later, I was invited back for a more formal interview. This involved a 1-hour seminar where I gave a presentation, followed by a Q&A session that continued as I presented and after. After the presentation, the rest of the attendees left, and the professor and I spoke for another 20 minutes.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Were there any questions about the controls used?
- Did the interview involve data interpretation queries?
- Were there any discussions about future research directions?
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Interview Questions
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“Were there any discussions about future research directions?”
Read reports →“How would you set up a laboratory?”
Read reports →“Were there any questions about the controls used?”
Read reports →“What's the one question you would like to answer?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your experience with animal experiments.”
Read report →“What do you envision your future research focusing on?”
Read report →“What research question do you want to focus on?”
Read report →“Describe your ideal laboratory environment.”
Read report →“Tell me about your experience with molecular cloning.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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