Seattle Children's Research Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Seattle Children's.
Seattle Children's
Research Scientist
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I talked with the senior research scientist who would be my boss and the PI. They did a background check and checked my references.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want this job?
- What's your reason for coming to this city?
- What are your thoughts on working with animals?
Seattle Children's
Research Scientist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone interview that was about 10 minutes long. The interviewer spent most of the time explaining the position and asking about very specific technical knowledge related to the work, instead of asking me questions. This caught me off guard. After a few basic questions from me, I asked if they had any concerns about my experience. They then mentioned a skill on my resume, which they had discussed minutes earlier, as a concern at least three times. This was quite discouraging and reflected poorly on me and the lab.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have experience with sterile technique?
Seattle Children's
Research Scientist
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a good interview with a lot of questions about my previous work. The hiring manager seemed strict and unfriendly, but was clearly very smart. I got a quick look at the floor where I'd work but didn't meet anyone else. The onboarding was pretty bad. I talked to someone from HR for about 10 minutes about benefits and that was it. My boss didn't really do anything either. I felt pretty lost for the first 6 months or so, figuring things out on my own.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you considering medical school? If so, this role is not for you.
Seattle Children's Research Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Seattle Children's interview reports.
“Are you considering medical school? If so, this role is not for you.”
Read reports →“What's your reason for coming to this city?”
Read reports →“Do you have experience with sterile technique?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on working with animals?”
Read reports →“What's your philosophy or approach to conducting research?”
Read report →“How do your career goals align with this position?”
Read report →“What makes you want this job?”
Read report →“Can you describe your lab experience?”
Read report →“Can you describe your responsibilities in your prior research role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Seattle Children's interview reports.