I applied online, and got contacted to come for an in-person interview. It was an hour long group discussion, with the HR and scientists together. I was asked a lot of technical questions.

Today, many companies have an involved interview process starting with screening interviews, which often take place on the phone, followed by in-person interviews, second interviews, and even third interviews. In addition to a hiring manager, you make meet with managers, employees, and other staff. How hiring is handled depends on the employer and the systems they have in place for screening and evaluating potential new hires.