Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interviews FAQs
Research Technician applicants have rated the interview process at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 76% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Technician roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 33 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a Research Technician according to 33 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 28%
Drug test: 15%
Phone interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 14%
Skills test: 10%
Background check: 9%
Presentation: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 1%
Personality test: 1%
Other: 1%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY) in Aug 2015
Interview
Applied online through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center website, and heard nothing for weeks. A friend of mine that works there referred me and I got a call the same day from HR. A phone call that lasted about 15 minutes just to talk about interests and what the responsibilities of the job were. In person interview with HR, then with a group of employees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are 3 qualities you think are most important for this position?
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY) in Jan 2025
Interview
3 Rounds. Phone Screen, PI, Post-Doc interviews. To see if your skills match and if your mission aligns with the research being conducted at hand. You can ask specific questions regarding the research to the Post-Doc.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY) in Feb 2024
Interview
In-person interview in the Zuckerman research building where I met the director of the Antitumor Assessment Core Facility. It was nice to have a group discussion with the team, learning more about the work environment and get a tour of the lab facility.
I applied online. I interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY) in Apr 2023
Interview
Interviewed with the Team basic question about my past research experience and why I wanted to join their lab. Also asked about lab culture and specific questions pertaining to their lab.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Why do you want to join our lab Q: Give me an example of a time you worked on a project independently Q: How long are you trying to stay in this position Q: What are your long term goals (i.e. PHD, Masters, or MD)