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      Scientist II Interview

      5 Apr 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Negative experience

      Other Scientist II interview reviews for Merck

      Scientist II Interview

      24 Apr 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Merck

      Interview

      initial phone screen by recruiter, then technical phone interview panel. The technical was with my current manager and a team member with experience. They did not ask many questions and I was very nervous but still got the job due to a referral.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What equipment I was familiar with using.
      1 Answer
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Merck

      Interview

      Through contractor. Duties were way off. Scientists started leaving and I felt like there was no career growth potential. They do not treat contractors well. Site was very high tech and great though! Security and facilities was world class !

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What's your experience? How do you see yourself in 10 years?
      Answer question

      Scientist II Interview

      30 Mar 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Palo Alto, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Merck (Palo Alto, CA) in Mar 2009

      Interview

      It took 1 more month from the initial phone interview to get the offer. HR conducted the phone interview first and asked simple technique question. The on-site interview included 1:1 interviews and group interview. The questions included every thing from technical to personal skills and teamwork.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Who is the worst one of your former supervisors?
      1 Answer
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