Research Assistant I applicants have rated the interview process at UTHealth Houston with 2.4 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 77.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant I roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 20 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at UTHealth Houston overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at UTHealth Houston as a Research Assistant I according to 20 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 27%
Phone interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 15%
Skills test: 12%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 9%
Presentation: 6%
Other: 3%
Drug test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at UTHealth Houston in Apr 2014
Interview
Applied via the website. Took 2 weeks to get confirmation that the team received my info. Then the next day I got an interview request via email.
Went to my interview where the head researcher explained the focus of the study. Researcher asked me questions related to my experience. This interview felt more like a chance to explain my interests and experience. Very comfortable. Took about 30 minutes.
Then the next 30 minutes I was interviewed by the research coordinator. This second interview was standard interview process as in coordinator asked the typical questions found in an interview. (what are your strengths, what are your weaknesses, etc).
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at UTHealth Houston (Houston, TX) in Apr 2026
Interview
It was pretty chill. Most talked about their positions and what they offer and basically and basic questions like tell me about yourself and what qualities can you bring for them.
I applied online. I interviewed at UTHealth Houston in Nov 2025
Interview
It was conducted online via Zoom. The process may vary, as some interviews are virtual while others require in-person interviews depending on the number of interview stages. It all depends.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about teamwork and conflict resolutions.
I applied online. I interviewed at UTHealth Houston in Aug 2025
Interview
The interview took place over Zoom directly with the PI of the lab and lasted around 30 minutes. They asked a few questions, but majority of the time was spent by the PI explaining the job responsibilities.