Zymergen Technician Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Zymergen.
Zymergen
Lab Technician
Mid Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was tough but fair. Lots of people were involved. The process wasn't really well thought out. They were very detailed on the technical evaluation. Really smart people. The environment seemed quite chaotic and would suit those who thrive in that kind of setting.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe your experience and background?
- How do you work in chaotic situations?
Zymergen
Lab Technician
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was fairly straight forward, asking about technical skills and the PCR procedure. They also asked about my strong and weak points. It was a fun interview because I learned about myself as well.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain the PCR procedure and its benefits?
- What do you consider your strengths?
- What do you consider your weaknesses?
Zymergen
Lab Technician
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was taken to the interview room by the recruiter, but then I waited over 20 minutes past the scheduled time. Turns out, two of the interviewers had already left for the day. The people who ended up interviewing me just started asking questions right away without even looking at my resume copies. They asked me about having kids or if I planned to have them soon. I found it really unprofessional and potentially illegal. It was off-putting, and I felt like because I'm a woman, the male interviewers focused on my future plans (10+ questions) instead of my technical skills (only 1 or 2 questions). This experience was bothersome, and the thought of working for a sexist company made it easy for me to turn down their offer.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Are you a parent?
- Are you planning to have children in the near future?
Zymergen Technician Interview Questions
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“Could you explain the PCR procedure and its benefits?”
Read reports →“Are you planning to have children in the near future?”
Read reports →“Are you a parent?”
Read reports →“What do you seek in a leadership role?”
Read reports →“How do you work in chaotic situations?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for seeking employment with this company?”
Read report →“Could you describe your previous laboratory work experience?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of how you tackled a difficult situation in your current job?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience and background?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Zymergen interview reports.