I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Acuitas Therapeutics (Vancouver, BC) in Jan 2024
Interview
Highly well-developed process. I did not undergo a screening interview and went straight to the department director. In the second and final interview, two panels were assembled, consisting of the management from across the company (mostly scientific managers, but HR manager was also there) and the team I would be joining. Everyone was well-prepared to listen and ask their questions. The second interview was divided into 4 different modules and the total length was 2 hours. They asked me to prepare a presentation about a scientific project related to the position I did in the past. The process was highly competitive and professional.
I managed to be in the shortlist, but unfortunately I didn't make it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical questions:
What is your experience in developing analytical methods?
What is your experience in formulating lipid nanoparticles? Which methodologies have you followed? What lipids have you used? This applies to all processes involved in the formulation and characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs).
Which analytical equipment are you familiar with, and how much experience do you have with them?
What is your experience with in vivo and in vitro experiments to test the efficiency of LNPs?
How do you measure the stability of LNPs?
Personal questions:
Why do you claim to have emotional intelligence?
How do you perform in a team working environment?
What type of manager do you prefer?
Why are you looking to change jobs?
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Acuitas Therapeutics (Vancouver, BC)
Interview
Several rounds. Large panel at the final interview. It was some 2h long, including a 30 minute job talk. A lot of behavioral questions and questions evaluating “a fit”. Exsausting but nice experience. Interviewers polite and respectful.
I applied online. I interviewed at Acuitas Therapeutics (Vancouver, BC) in Apr 2021
Interview
Interviewer was very respectful and provided lots of information about the company and role. Expectations were clearly stated. Interviewer also took the time to listen to my questions and concerns and answer them throughly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you choosing to go into the industry as opposed to staying in academia to pursue a post-doctoral position?
