Skip to contentSkip to footer
  • Community
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Salaries
  • For employers
      Notifications

      Loading...

      Elevate your career

      Discover your earning potential, land dream jobs, and share work-life insights anonymously.

      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Merck

      Is this your company?

      About
      Reviews
      Pay and benefits
      Jobs
      Interviews
      Interviews
      Related searches: Merck reviews | Merck jobs | Merck salaries | Merck benefits
      Merck interviewsMerck Senior Scientist interviewsMerck interview


      Glassdoor

      • About / Press
      • Awards
      • Blog
      • Research
      • Contact Us
      • Guides

      Employers

      • Free Employer Account
      • Employer Centre
      • Employers Blog

      Information

      • Help
      • Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy and Ad Choices
      • Do Not Sell Or Share My Information
      • Cookie Consent Tool
      • Security

      Work With Us

      • Advertisers
      • Careers
      Download the App

      • Browse by:
      • Companies
      • Jobs
      • Locations
      • Communities
      • Recent posts

      Copyright © 2008-2026. Glassdoor LLC. "Glassdoor," "Worklife Pro," "Bowls" and logo are proprietary trademarks of Glassdoor LLC.

      Company Bowl sample

      Want the inside scoop on your own company?

      Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.

      Bowls

      Get actionable career advice tailored to you by joining more bowls.

      Followed companies

      Stay ahead in opportunities and insider tips by following your dream companies.

      Job searches

      Get personalised job recommendations and updates by starting your searches.

      Senior Scientist Interview

      25 Jun 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Merck

      Interview

      HR reachout: 1 month after application HM reachout: 1 week after HR on-site interview: 3 weeks after HM reachout, 9-3 am, panel interviews, presentation, then lab tour. Everyone is nice and polite.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a difficult time of your phd and how you overcome it.
      Answer question

      Other Senior Scientist interview reviews for Merck

      Senior Scientist Interview

      16 Apr 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Rahway, NJ
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Merck (Rahway, NJ)

      Interview

      They were very nice. I liked the process and meeting the people in the team. They flew me to Rahway to give a 45 minute seminar followed by some panel-like interviews. However, I did not get the position and they never provided any feedback.
      1

      Senior Scientist Interview

      7 Apr 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      South San Francisco, CA
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Merck (South San Francisco, CA)

      Interview

      Recruiting process started with a resume screening by the recruiter, followed by an HR interview to discuss background and motivation. The next stage was a hiring manager interview focusing on research experience and project fit. The final stage was a full-day onsite interview that included a one-hour research seminar, technical discussions with team members, and several behavioral interviews with cross-functional stakeholders.