Staff Scientist Interview Questions
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Staff Scientist interview questions shared by candidates
I guess not really a question because I was not asked - but several times the same person said she did not think I would be happy there.
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After answering the concern earlier in the interview process I did not know what to say by the end when it kept coming up. I did not think any answer would have changed her mind. Less
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That seems like a very odd and unprofessional thing for an interviewer to say. Even if it was a casual observation on the interviewer's part, I can't see it having any place in an interview for a career-level position. Less
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Based on your parallel to a candy store, I would imagine that the “you won’t be happy here” to mean, we can’t pay you what you’re expecting (ergo, you won’t be “happy” here). I had a very similar situation, I was over qualified for the position but had just moved cities. I was willing to ‘start’ somewhere, but they were skeptical whether I would stay long term, because they knew they couldn’t pay me what I was worth at the time. Less
What would your last employer say was your greatest weakness?
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taking on too much responsibility at once
Describe/summarize my background and experience.
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I gave a quick chronological review of my resume, but focused on scientific design and project management experience gained while earning my most recent degree. Being able to describe a mix of tangible hard skills as well as concrete examples of my work ethic/initiative helped me answer that question. Less
If given the resources to pursue any research angle at the company, what did I see as a critical direction to advance the field and address their biological/medical question.
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I discussed the potential to continue my research and its feasibility at their institution. They seemed pleased with my answers. Less
