I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Merck (Rahway, NJ)
Interview
Full day of on-site interviews. Met with different members of the team. Had three panel interviews and a social lunch as well as a guided lab tour. They had me come on site for interviews, which was a 5 hour one-way drive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Lots of technical questions about the instruments I would be working on
Tell a story about research experience with hiring manager. Then on site or virtual panel interview with a lot people. Do a presentation, which is very important. The then wait for several days to do debrief and get an offer
I applied online. I interviewed at Merck in Dec 2022
Interview
I had a phone interview with hr first regarding my availability and background. Then I had an hour long face to face interview with 2 hiring managers. During the interview, hiring managers had masks on and hard to click with them and make an emotional connection. I felt a bit uncomfortable at that time. After my interview, I knew it would not happen.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about viral clearance ? What is your background ? What is your strength ? When you have a conflict, how do you resolve? What people would say about you ? What is your proudest moment ? The case study on GLP in GMP sites - There are 10 clocks at each GLP sites and they are synchronized, and somehow one of the clock was different than all others? How do you approach this problem to solve it ? What is your career goals ? How do you think you can contribute to viral clearance team? Have you gone through ICH guidelines and FDAs studies ?