Interview was with CEO and direct manager. Questions were typical questions. However, some comments that were made seemed to reflect how out-of-touch they were to how the Southern California job market currently is (lots of applicants, few jobs), and their responses came off as insensitive/rude.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard interview questions, some questions on previous academic work
Resume Screening
Review educational background (e.g., bachelor's or master's degree in relevant fields like biology, chemistry, or biotechnology).
Check for relevant experience in research labs or projects.
Look for technical skills (e.g., knowledge of lab equipment, protocols like PCR, ELISA, etc.).
Initial Phone Screen (15–30 minutes)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Objective: Assess motivation, communication, and basic qualifications.
Questions:
Can you walk me through your academic and research background?
What specific techniques or methods are you experienced with?
Why are you interested in this role and our company?
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at AdvanBio
Interview
The CEO of this company really liked to talk about how he is the CEO. Rarely talked about the candidate. Just likes to talk about himself. It feels like a small company trying to exude big company energy. Lots of red flags.