The Scripps Research Institute Research Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Scripps Research Institute.
The Scripps Research Institute
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The first part of the interview process was a one-way interview using SparkHire. You get prompted with questions and then record yourself answering them. There were around 8 questions, with 30 seconds to think and 3 minutes to reply.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Can you detail your research experience?
- What interests you about Scripps?
The Scripps Research Institute
Research Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
It was a pretty standard interview process. First, there was a phone interview where they asked about my experience, background, and resume. Then, I had a group interview for a follow-up with more in-depth questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your past experiences?
The Scripps Research Institute
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an initial phone interview where they told me about the project they needed help with. The Principal Investigator and a Staff Scientist interviewed me together. They discussed their progress in expanding their bioengineering group and reiterated their need for help with applying basic engineering skills to fluid flow in blood. I asked if they would be using a flow chamber, which impressed them as it showed my understanding of the project. The interview was very easy and informal.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your best quality?
The Scripps Research Institute Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Scripps Research Institute interview reports.
“Could you explain kcat and km?”
Read reports →“What interests you about Scripps?”
Read reports →“What is a weakness you know about yourself?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss scientific topics related to the research conducted in this lab?”
Read reports →“What aspects of working in a lab do you dislike?”
Read report →“Why would you not be hired?”
Read report →“Which is your favorite course and why?”
Read report →“What are your plans for the next two years?”
Read report →“How did you react when you were criticized in a past situation?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 The Scripps Research Institute interview reports.