Scientist Intern applicants have rated the interview process at SurModics with 2 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 88.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist Intern roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SurModics overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SurModics as a Scientist Intern according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 29%
Drug test: 29%
One on one interview: 29%
Skills test: 14%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SurModics (Minneapolis, MN) in Apr 2022
Interview
It was more focused on letting you know what is involved in the internship and allowing you to ask questions. Not stressful at all and required only one interview with one person.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Why are you interested in applying for this position?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at SurModics (Eden Prairie, MN) in Apr 2022
Interview
Very conversational, more informative on what position responsibilities were. Some questions on technical background and laboratory skills, if I had used HPLC, GC, DOE, etc. The interviewer wanted to know my interest in the position and allowed me to ask questions. I felt comfortable and helped me know if the opportunity was good fit for me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are you passionate about? Why did you choose to major in Chemistry?