Merck·Research Scientist

Merck Research Scientist interview experience

No offer

Medium

Positive

Glasgow, ScotlandPosted Aug 2024 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I started with a more unusual entry point: the first step was a set of pre-recorded videos on the company’s site where I had to answer questions.

After that, I moved into a brief phone conversation with a recruiter and then into a longer in-person interview.

The in-person day broke down into a clear two-part structure: about an hour focused on questions, followed by a practical assessment for roughly 30 minutes. The whole setup felt like they were trying to balance how I explained my thinking with how I performed when asked to apply it.

Overall, it felt mid-level in difficulty—there was enough structure to stay oriented, but the practical component made it more demanding than a typical interview. I didn’t receive an offer from that

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