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Thermo Fisher Scientific interviews FAQs
Associate Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Thermo Fisher Scientific with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 42% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate Scientist roles take an average of 46 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Thermo Fisher Scientific overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Associate Scientist according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
Background check: 15%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Middleton, WI)
Interview
1st round was a 30min phone screen with HR
Next interview was scheduled immediately with 2 group leaders for one hour. Like others mentioned, mostly STAR based behavioural questions and a few very basic technical questions. Offer was made the next day after the second interview.
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Question 1
Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it
I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Middleton, WI)
Interview
First had an interview with the hiring manager. Then had an online interview with three different supervisors separately. Was told ahead of time how the interviews would work when discussing with hiring manager
I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Richmond, VA)
Interview
Very rigorous interview full of pre planned questions. It’s difficult to get to know the interviewers. Come prepared with technical knowledge of the job. They expect you to be very familiar with equipment and protocols for scientific positions.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Jan 2025
Interview
Quick progression once it started. HR interview, then hiring team, then actual team panel. Some technical questions, mostly behavioral. Very clear outline for what to expect. After each interview by end of day I got a call to schedule the next. Then after my final interview they called to give me an offer. Only 3 days (over a weekend) to review and sign.