I applied online. I interviewed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2020
Interview
First was a phone interview to set a day and time for a face to face conversation. Onsite interview was first with the principal investigator, followed by the project scientist. Then the lab manager gave me a tour of the lab and asked me questions about my previous research experience. The whole interview process lasted 1-1.5 hours total.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about my experience and what are my goals in 5 to 10 years.
I applied online. I interviewed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA) in Sept 2024
Interview
The interview process starts with talking to HR first, then an interview with the lead scientist and finally an interview with the PI. After a week maybe two HR will make you an offer when you try to rebuttal the salary because its usually lower than most places they will barely try to budge.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell my about your current experience in a wet lab?
I applied online. I interviewed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
I talked to the PI and two of the other research associates of the department I would potentially be joining. They asked me about some soft skills and my lab experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one your greatest strength and how does that apply to the lab?
Zoom Interview, then called in for a second interview to meet with the research team in a more casual setting. Zoom asked basic questions like why are you interested, what are your career goals, what is your background. In-person was to see if you got along with the team & if the team likes you.
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