I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Meridian Bioscience (Newtown, OH)
Interview
Initial phone interview at Astrix (contracting company).
Interview on site at Meridian Innovation Center with Director, Scientist, and other research associates in the department.
Scientist explained department, hierarchy, job duties, company goals and purpose.
Research associates explained company culture, work environment, career ladder, and workplace dynamics.
Director explained LAMP-pcr technology.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us your strength and weaknesses.
Describe your current work.
Make/Model of lab equipment utilized in current work.
Are you proficient with development of assays, optimization of PCR?
What is your biggest criticism of your current coworkers?
How have you overcome a difficult situation?
Do you work better as an individual or a team environment?
What is your greatest accomplishment?
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Meridian Bioscience (Newtown, OH) in Mar 2013
Interview
Run-of-the-mill interview. Tell me about yourself. What experience do you have? Where do you see yourself in five years? What technologies are you familiar with? Can you meet deadlines? Et cetera...