I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Merck (Kenilworth, NJ) in Aug 2023
Interview
HR screening followed by a call with the hiring managers. Finally, a full-day interview with a presentation followed by one-to-one meetings. They informed me they'll return in two weeks regarding the decision. They never got back or replied to my emails.
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.
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.