UPMC Research Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UPMC.
UPMC
Research Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process was quite swift, with prompt responses for scheduling interviews. For the research roles, the process typically involved an initial meeting with supervisors, followed by an interview with peers, and sometimes an additional interview with a director.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell us about your future plans and how long you anticipate staying with the project?
UPMC
Research Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process had some standard questions that were tricky because you really needed to have experienced the exact situation they were asking about. For instance, I tried to give a conceptual answer for one, but they pressed for a specific example from my past experience, which I hadn't actually had. Other than that, it was pretty standard. I spoke with several members of the team.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you had to approach a problem in an unconventional way at work?
- Could you give a concrete example of when you had to think outside the box in a professional setting?
UPMC
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was a Zoom call with the PI and lab manager. We started with interview questions, then they asked if I had any questions. After that, they described the study I would be working on. It was one interview total, and then providing references.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me about your greatest weakness?
- Can you share an instance where you exceeded expectations in a work setting?
- Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with a supervisor or colleague.
UPMC Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UPMC interview reports.
“What is your motivation for pursuing research?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your experience with tissue cultures?”
Read reports →“Can you tell us about your future plans and how long you anticipate staying with the project?”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with a supervisor or colleague.”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join our team?”
Read report →“Could you describe your educational background?”
Read report →“What attributes do you possess that would be beneficial to this lab?”
Read report →“Could you give a concrete example of when you had to think outside the box in a professional setting?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to approach a problem in an unconventional way at work?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 UPMC interview reports.