Research Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Oak Ridge National Laboratory with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 100% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Scientist roles take an average of 300 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Oak Ridge National Laboratory overall takes an average of 153 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Research Scientist according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 20%
Background check: 20%
Drug test: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
Group panel interview: 20%
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I applied online. The process took 10 months. I interviewed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Knoxville, TN) in Oct 2020
Interview
Very long and slow interview process; however, one of the best interview experiences I have ever had. The hiring manager gave me a virtual tour of the facility and waited for almost 2 months after the job offer to consider my personal circumstances.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview is highly technical. 1) why do you want this job? 2) why do you want to switch from industry to a national lab.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Interview
Applied online. Had an initial call with HR. They explained me the process. Scientific seminar. Then I had a virtual interview spread over few days, meeting with multiple panelist. Overall pleasant experience meeting many well know scientist.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard research related question from my seminar and job description
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Knoxville, TN) in Feb 2018
Interview
Two days interview. Give a 1 hour presentation on the first day. Then talked with a dozen of people in the lab. Very stressful. The place is a bit boring.