Merck Senior Scientist I interview questions

Although I was invited onsite, there was no tour of the labs or facilities. Instead, I was placed in a small room with my laptop connected to Teams. Most of the interviews were conducted virtually, which made the purpose of being onsite unclear. Several interviewers appeared disengaged—some seemed occupied with their computers rather than actively listening or asking meaningful questions about my profile. This gave me the feeling that my presence was more of a formality or a statistic in the recruitment process than a genuine consideration for the role. Overall, the process felt impersonal and somewhat discouraging for a candidate genuinely interested in contributing to the company.