Had two virtual interviews, around 30 minutes each. Basic behavioral questions with the usual “describe a situation where you overcame an obstacle” type questions. Talked through resume, felt rather low pressure.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Interview
There was a 30 minute phone call with the recruiter, that was mostly a summary of your background and your salary expectations. Then there was an hour long phone call with the hiring manager, which covered background of the job, work history and behavioral questions. Then there was an on-site interview with 4 different people, which lasted 3 hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about work history, basic behavioral questions, and salary expectations.
I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Greenville, NC)
Interview
Generic star questions, just what you expect anywhere else. So I guess you should find the standard questions and have an answer for them. Other than that getting the interview wasn't hard
I applied online. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Middleton, WI) in Feb 2026
Interview
Preliminary screening questions ("What is the minimum salary you are willing to consider?" "How did you hear about this position?") followed by a 10-15 minute phone screen with HR. I was briefly asked about my resume and given some general information about the company. The actual interview was an hour long, the first half with a group leader in molecular bio and the second half with a group leader in analytical chemistry. No other staff were present. The interviewers were polite and friendly, but the questions were pretty tough and I honestly was surprised that I got an offer. The official offer came about a week after interviewing but they said it could take as long as two weeks.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
How do you set standards for yourself and others, and how do you uphold them?