Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Research Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, there was a quick phone call with someone from talent acquisition. Then, I had a Zoom meeting with the Principal Investigator (PI) to quickly go over what they're looking for in this role. Finally, I did an on-site interview where I met with everyone in the lab, spending about 20 minutes with each person.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What do you hope to achieve in this role?
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Research Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a pretty standard interview. I met with two PIs and they showed me around the lab. The interview took about 50 minutes. Unfortunately, they decided to close the research position and not move forward with hiring for it. It's upsetting how unprofessional companies can be, wasting people's time and money on an interview only to cancel the position last minute. A company should really be sure about the necessity of a position before posting about it. Very improper behavior.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss the technical aspects of your past projects and experiences?
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 Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute interview reports.
“Tell me about your experience with animal experiments.”
Read reports →“Tell me about your experience with molecular cloning.”
Read reports →“Do you have any questions you'd like to ask?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a mistake you made and how you corrected it.”
Read reports →“What are your career aspirations?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations?”
Read report →“What are your learning goals if you join the team?”
Read report →“What do you hope to achieve in this role?”
Read report →“Can you describe your research experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute interview reports.