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Conception interview questions
based on 5 ratings - Updated Feb 5, 2026
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Conception as 40% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Scientist and Senior Research Associate rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Senior Scientist and Research Associate roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Conception takes an average of 17 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Scientist had the quickest hiring process (on average 17 days), whereas Scientist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 17 days).
I interviewed as a senior research associate. The hiring manager was friendly and apologized for not having a lot of time between interviews and mentioned he will need to check with the team to see if there could be a fit for me. Unfortunately I didn't get the role and was very disappointed. They followed up and explained and it was overall a nice experience with quick feedback!
I applied online. I interviewed at Conception in Dec 2025
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The interview process was fairly short and straightforward. The interview was open about the role and explained why it might be a tricky fit given my specific skill set. Even though it didn’t move forward, I appreciated the transparency and thoughtful communication throughout.
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Question 1
What were the most challenging cell types I generated from iPSCs
I had a very similar experience to another review posted for Conception on Glassdoor. I had a 15 minute screening call with the Chief of Staff, Alex Schubert. From the start he seemed incredibly disinterested in me personally and my industry experience, as if the outcome of the interview was a foregone conclusion. Less than 24 hours later they informed me they were going with another candidate so that may well have been the case. Strange company, strange hiring practices, strange people. I echo the sentiments of the other reviewer that their interview process is opaque, they are less interested in your resume and more interested in how personally invested you are in their (scientifically dubious) mission.