Merck Research Scientist interview experience

The final step shifted into a more behavioral panel format, mostly conversational and focused on how I’d work and interact.

What stood out was how long the overall timeline dragged out—close to three months end to end. The interviews themselves had a good vibe, and the panel didn’t feel hostile or combative, but waiting that long after investing so much time became exhausting.

I didn’t receive an offer, and honestly the hardest part wasn’t the interview content—it was the drawn-out process and the mental bandwidth it required. Even with positive interactions, the lack of momentum wore me