I applied online. I interviewed at Pfizer (Storrs, CT) in Apr 2021
Interview
The interview process consisted of three different parts to assess the interviewee. I) Go over research II) HR III) 3.5-4 hours to discuss the possible position research, what Pfizer has to offer and what the interviewee is looking for in a career and future goals/assess chemistry knowledge from open discussion questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
-What are your goals in the next 5 years?
-What different parts of your projects mean and any challenges you faced/ overcame in the lab
-Questions on how to access how one handles working in a team and handles conflicts etc.
I applied online. I interviewed at Pfizer (Chesterfield, MO) in Apr 2021
Interview
First interview was over the phone with 2 scientist. They asked about my background and experiences, some behavioral questions and some technical questions. 2nd interview was virtual with 2 scientist that were in the department I would be working in. Asked a mixture of behavioral and technical questions. 3rd interview was right after the 2nd with 2 other scientist in the group and they asked similar questions.
Overall was a good experience. Make sure to know how to describe things listed on your resume. Also good to search for common technical questions asked for whatever job you are interviewing for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you are trying to make a buffer with a specific pH and keep getting a slightly higher pH while following the protocol exactly what do you do?
Describe a specific type of chromatography listed on resume.
Describe protein structure.
Describe protein degradation pathways.
Talk about an instrument listed on your resume in detail.
For behavioral questions they asked a lot about examples of being in a team environment, working with new people and times you disagreed with people.
Got a call without warning and jumped into a technical interview quickly. Interviewer was warm and cordial. Technical questions were a little difficult, but some preparation would help. Answered all questions that I asked as well with high level of detail.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you elaborate more on your previous experience?