Merck's interview process typically includes an initial phone screening, followed by technical and behavioral interviews with hiring managers and team members, assessing scientific expertise, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and alignment with company goals.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Merck in Feb 2025
Interview
I interviewed from December to February. The interview process was very long and generally took from between 2 to 3 weeks to determine if I made it to the next round or not.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you explain a scientific concept to a non science person
I applied online. I interviewed at Merck (De Soto, MO) in Aug 2024
Interview
Had a couple phone screens for various scientist positions. The recruiter always seemed very nice, and told me I would be moved onto the next interview, but this never occurred. The online portal where you can see your job application status still has my applications as “in process.” This is after submitting and talking to recruiters, and then being ghosted months later. So either the company isn’t actively hiring currently and they are waiting or their process for updating the online portal is subpar.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical questions about technologies and experience as they relate to vaccine production