Merck·Research Scientist

Merck Research Scientist interview experience

No offer

Medium

Positive

Rahway, NJPosted Mar 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview sequence felt straightforward and efficient.

I had an initial call with the hiring manager, then a short follow-up with HR. After that, I went into a very condensed onsite experience that lasted four days.

The onsite interviews were busy but organized: I did five panel-style sessions where I met groups of two people each, and the interviewers included directors or managers. There was also a lab tour, so I wasn’t just talking in a vacuum—I could connect the science discussions back to where the work actually happens.

I didn’t receive an offer, but the overall feel was positive because the experience was smooth and fast-moving. My main

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