I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Meso Scale Diagnostics (Gaithersburg, MD) in Dec 2018
Interview
Fairly typical interview process consisting of a scientific presentation and a full day of panel interviews. Some of the questions were fairly technical but the interview process was very redundant as you are interviewing for what is basically a nebulous "scientist" job in different research groups. Never got to see the lab space or talk to any non-management employees. Never heard back from MSD even after emailing to follow up but they did add me to their spam email list serv reminding me of upcoming recruiting events
I interviewed at Meso Scale Diagnostics (Gaithersburg, MD)
Interview
Initial screening call with future direct report, followed by an interview panel giving a presentation and having 1-on-1 meetings. Finally, follow-up call with future direct report. Job offer letter then 1-2 weeks to make decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do your skills align with the currently offered role?
The interview process is in depth at MSD, with initial recruiter conversations, manager conversations, a 1 hour presentation and 1 on 1 interviews as well. The turnaround time is relatively fast for each of these steps and clear communication was maintained throughout.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of working environment do you best work in?
Initial 30 minutes interview over phone followed by presentation and one-on-one meeting with four scientists. Completely ghosted after that with no communication whatsoever from their side and zero response to my emails.
