Initial call with a scientist at the company, followed by a call with the hiring manager. Was then brought in for a full-day of interviews with the whole team. For the RA level, no formal presentation was required
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your current project and what you learned
Thorough and kept me updated through the entire process; three rounds with one HR and two technical rounds; online interview options available for remote applicants; took less than 2 months from application process to verbal offer; formal offer came in the following week
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Achaogen (South San Francisco, CA) in Sept 2016
Interview
Full day interview: Includes 1 hour presentation on previous work, six short 1on1 interviews with hiring managers and coworkers. Lots of questions during the presentation, scientifically engaged audience. 1on1 interviews varied a lot, mostly in depth discussions of subjects pertaining to the presentation, but also a good overview of possible projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Many questions were specific to what I had done. Some more general questions including: Where do you yourself in 2-5 years? Tell me about a time you handled a professional conflict.