Research Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Thermo Fisher Scientific with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Scientist roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Thermo Fisher Scientific overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Research Scientist according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 19%
One on one interview: 16%
Skills test: 16%
Group panel interview: 14%
Presentation: 14%
Background check: 8%
Drug test: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Other: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Cincinnati, OH)
Interview
it was smooth and easy, few questions related to behavior. few questions on technical. overall great experience. client facing question and few on past experiences. it was half day process to cover all the details.
I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Middleton, WI)
Interview
The interview felt less like an interview and more like a conversation. It was informative, and they led with the types of things they were looking for or why they were asking the question when asking behavioral questions
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Question 1
What is your biggest scientific accomplishment, and what were some problems you encountered while trying to achieve it, and how did you overcome these issues?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Interview
Very rushed experience with terrible communication, both from the hiring manager and the recruiter - wasn't given a chance to meet with other team members/collaborators, despite asking. Terrible offer and benefits (below market base salary, 1 year for 401k match to kick in, no equity). Would NOT recommend.