I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Roche
Interview
I met with 2 managers, one at a time. They each explained the role and responsibilities. The interview was really conversational and a good experience. Questions were geared towards my prior experience and gauging my interest in the role/work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How familiar are you with documentation and SOP creation given your prior research lab experience?
I had a first screening interview right after I applied online. The interview was quite difficult with specific questions related to the position. The interview was 2 month ago and I haven't heard back since and haven't even received an automated rejection email either.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions specific to the field that I applied to, generic questions about availability and salary expectation
I applied online. I interviewed at Roche (Pleasanton, CA) in Dec 2025
Interview
Recruiter screen with technical validation , role alignment.
Hiring manager technical interview.
Panel interview with presentation, and all cross functions present. All stages were remote. Good mix of technical discussion, history of teams, management.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you navigate scientific disagreement with coworker?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Roche in Mar 2025
Interview
Applied via LinkedIn and heard back from HR after 2 weeks. Scheduled first virtual call with hiring manager after a week. Followed up with both HR and hiring manager after another week. Never heard back from HR for next step. It feels like they already have an internal candidate since the hiring manager wasn't even trying to make the first call as interview, more of casual chatting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Only initial intro calls with both HR and hiring manager.