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      Research Associate Interview

      30 Oct 2017
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cambridge, MA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Cambridge, MA) in Oct 2017

      Interview

      Contacted by Lab Head by email. Scheduled an Skype interview. The interview lasted about 40 minutes with detailed questions about my research topic and experience. No questions behavioral questions. Strictly research related. What would I do to improve the experiment, troubleshooting, etc.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Detailed questions about my previous research experience
      Answer question

      Other Research Associate interview reviews for Novartis

      Research Associate Interview

      4 Aug 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Cambridge, MA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Novartis (Cambridge, MA) in Jun 2019

      Interview

      1st interview consisted of meeting the hiring manager and discussing skill sets. The second interview involved meeting everyone in the department. They asked me general questions such as why I was interested in working at the job, my strengths and weaknesses, and why I would be a good addition to the team.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe your previous lab experiences
      Answer question

      Research Associate Interview

      15 Jun 2017
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Boston, MA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Novartis (Boston, MA) in Aug 2016

      Interview

      Over the phone interview first for screening. Brought in for full day of interviews with senior scientists, other research associates and collaborators. Technical questions and experience questions occurred throughout. In one room for the entire experience and did not get to see the lab space.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about your research experiences. Some technical questions
      Answer question

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