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Sorrento Therapeutics 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

2.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
66.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sorrento Therapeutics.

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Scientist

Research

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Presentation Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

The interview process was pretty smooth and consisted on a first phone screening with the Hiring Manager(~30min) with general questions about scientific background, and interests about the company; then, on-site interview with Hiring Manager and team members (30 minutes/slot, almost 3 hours in total, including PP presentation about technical skills and scientific experience/achievements); the third round was meeting the CEO.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Could you introduce yourself and explain your interest in this company?
  • Can you discuss your background in science?
  • What specifically about our company interests you?
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Senior Scientist

Research

Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral

The interview process was great. HR was very supportive and efficient. I had a phone interview first, then I was told to have an onsite interview the next day. I gave a presentation of my past studies to the team members and two directors from different groups, followed by one-to-one talks. I also had an interview with the CEO on the same day. Everyone was friendly to ask and answer questions. The whole interview process was pleasant and efficient.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your previous experiences?
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Scientist

Research

Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

A phone call interview where the interviewer and employer were introduced. We discussed the company culture and the main goals of the role, and my personality fit for the job. It seems there isn't a formal HR stage, as hiring is managed directly by Directors or associate Directors.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you explain the construct of CART and its applications?

Sorrento Therapeutics Scientist Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Sorrento Therapeutics interview reports.

Can you explain how to probe a signal transduction pathway?

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Can you explain the construct of CART and its applications?

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What are your career aspirations for the next five years?

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Can you describe specific lab techniques you are familiar with?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 9 Sorrento Therapeutics interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 42.1%
Presentation 26.3%
Technical 26.3%
Other 5.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 11.1%
Average 88.9%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Neutral 22.2%
Positive 66.7%
Negative 11.1%