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      Research Scientist Interview

      22 Feb 2011
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Merck in Nov 2010

      Interview

      This is a on campus interview, 2 on 1. They asked my research projects, what kind of jobs I want and some technical questions. Got an email afterward asking me to apply online for this position, but have heard from then since.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Previous experience on physical organic chemistry
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Ability to learn new methods and software.
      Answer question

      Other Research Scientist interview reviews for Merck

      Research Scientist Interview

      8 May 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Merck

      Interview

      Hiring manager reached out to schedule a first interview that later had to be rescheduled (on their part) and they ended up ghosting after that. It's probably no uncommon but it was the first time this has happened to me which was annoying.
      1

      Research Scientist Interview

      14 Jun 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Merck

      Interview

      Recruiter responses quickly, but I didn't get the offer. Appreciate their professional service (~2 weeks in one round including the remote interview). Hope I will have another chance in the future path of my career.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What was the biggest achievement in your last role?
      Answer question

      Research Scientist Interview

      18 Jun 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      West Point, PA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Merck (West Point, PA) in May 2023

      Interview

      Three rounds of interviews. First is with HR, second with direct report, and third with several team members. However, they were not responsive and it was a very slow process.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What changes are you hoping to implement and how do you plan to do so?
      Answer question
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