Overall straightforward with various rounds of lab protocol knowledge. Interviewer had me read a research paper before hand and break it down during interview along with a quick summary of the current work being done by PI
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Salk Institute (San Diego, CA)
Interview
I interviewed with the lab manager and then two different postdocs whom I potentially could work with. I interviewed with each one separately and they described what they were working on and what they needed from me. Then, about a week later, I was called in to meet with the PI and choose find out which postdoc I would be working with.
Laboratory Technician applicants have rated the interview process at Salk Institute with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Laboratory Technician roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Salk Institute overall takes an average of 21 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Salk Institute as a Laboratory Technician according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Background check: 50%
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