Seagen Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Seagen.
Seagen
Scientist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process felt very professional and like they respected me. It started with a phone screening, then a video chat with HR, followed by a seminar presentation, and finally one-on-one interviews with the hiring team. This included talking to both junior and senior scientists and managers. The interviewers asked good questions that really tested my scientific knowledge and how well I can work with others. They looked at my qualifications from different angles, and I felt like they assessed me fairly and treated me with respect the whole time. All in all, it was a good experience where I could show off my skills and also learn about the company's vibe and the team.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a difficult research problem you faced before and the steps you took to solve it.
Seagen
Principal Scientist
Staff Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Presentation Panel Group
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral Group
It was a pretty thorough interview process, spanning about a day and a half. There were one-on-one chats with different team members, and also I had to give an oral presentation and answer questions from the whole group. Everything was organized and ran really smoothly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your process for writing a publication?
Seagen
Scientist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Got contacted by a recruiter, did the phone interview, that was good. Then the hiring manager interview, which also went well. After that, there was a panel interview with 7 people, each interview was 30 min long via video call, and that also went well. But then, no response, no offer. Three weeks later, the recruiter told me they went with another candidate, no feedback whatsoever. It felt like a complete waste of my time, I still don't get why they even bothered interviewing me, it made no sense. Now I've lost interest in the company.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Numerous technical questions were asked.
- A variety of behavioral questions were posed.
Seagen Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Seagen interview reports.
“What's your understanding of spectroscopic identification?”
Read reports →“Could you elaborate on analytical instruments?”
Read reports →“How do your friends see you?”
Read reports →“Do you have any connections at Seattle Genetics?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Seattle Genetics?”
Read report →“Can you describe your process for writing a publication?”
Read report →“What's a personal area for improvement for you?”
Read report →“What were some of the less relevant tasks you performed?”
Read report →“Tell me about a difficult research problem you faced before and the steps you took to solve it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Seagen interview reports.