University of Arizona Research Analyst interview experience

In my case, I initially met the PI and the conversation was brief and friendly—about fifteen minutes—with a clear expectation that they’d follow up by email afterward.

Later, I also had another interview setup that was very focused on a lab fit check. The professor explained the situation and then I spoke with other people connected to the lab, with time also spent touring and walking through the space so I could get a sense of what the environment actually looked like. It wasn’t the kind of interview that felt like it was hunting for flaws; it felt like it was verifying that I would work