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.
Neutral experience
Average interview
Application
I interviewed at Merck (South San Francisco, CA)
Interview
I received email directly from the hiring manager and had 30min initial interivew. They have asked questions like tell me about your crispr screen project. What in vivo techniques do you have? Why industry not academia? Finally questions for me.
I applied online. I interviewed at Merck (Rahway, NJ) in Mar 2026
Interview
Easy and fast process. First call with HM, second with HR, and after 4 day onsite inteviews (5 panel interviews each with 2 people, like directors or managers). Lab tour too
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do I want to leave academia to go into company?