Research Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Sandia National Laboratories with 3.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 80.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Scientist roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Sandia National Laboratories overall takes an average of 48 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Sandia National Laboratories as a Research Scientist according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 14%
Drug test: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
Group panel interview: 14%
Presentation: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
Personality test: 5%
Skills test: 5%
Other: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque, NM)
Interview
It was a full-day interview, which involved meeting with about 10 future colleagues, managers, directors, human resource, etc. The candidate was also required to give a one-hour research talk on a relevant subject area. The meetings with the technical people included technical discussions on several research topic areas.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque, NM) in Jun 2024
Interview
Very positive experience. Hiring manager laid out expectations of the process in an initial call. Panel interview was with friendly, smart, and interesting people. I was notified that I didn't get the job, which I appreciate.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque, NM) in Nov 2019
Interview
Technical phone call then a formal two day on site interview with a presentation, closed door question and answer session (mostly behavioral) and lab tour. There was a long wait between the phone screen and the in person interview.
No offer, but emailed personally to deliver the bad news which was a nice thought.