Thermo Fisher Scientific General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process had several interviews. First, a phone call to check formalities and confirm some details. Second, a video call to discuss the job, company, and candidate generally. Third, a more in-depth interview with some situational exercises.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your motivations for this role and for the company?
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had a 15 min phone screen with a remote HR person where they asked some behavioral questions. It felt pretty chill, but they didn't seem super interested. I wasn't great at interviews back then, so I guess I can't really fault them.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Regarding our four core values, which one do you believe you excel in, and which one do you feel you need to develop further?
Thermo Fisher Scientific
IT Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Basically they just wanted to go over your resume and get a sense of your background. The focus was really on how your experience on your resume and in the job description fit what they were looking for.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Describe an instance where you explained a technical concept to someone without a technical background.
Thermo Fisher Scientific General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Thermo Fisher Scientific interview reports.
“How would you go about identifying an unknown compound using HPLC?”
Read reports →“Do you know the acronym ALCOA, and what GMPs are?”
Read reports →“What are some manual testing questions regarding web drivers and web elements?”
Read reports →“What is a strength and a weakness of yours?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about our products?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for wanting to join Thermo Fisher?”
Read report →“What do you want to gain from the internship program?”
Read report →“Tell me about your academic background, including your degree and relevant courses.”
Read report →“Describe an instance where you explained a technical concept to someone without a technical background.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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