I applied through university. I interviewed at GenScript (Piscataway, NJ)
Interview
The first call was with HR ~30min with basic questions about what I was interested in and the openings they had - overall, a pleasant conversation. The next call was with the hiring manager ~45min-1hr about technical background - overall, nice person on the phone. I was then invited for an on-site interview that consisted of a presentation based on my education and experience, then several 1:1s.
I found particularly disturbing the attitude of one of the interviewers, who had a very sarcastic, rude, and condescending attitude during the 1:1. I asked questions about the company, previous experiences that led to the interviewer's current position, etc. I wish the HR person had been there to hear this, but responses were like "I'm here because of family," and "they pay me really well." All with a smirk that I found completely inappropriate, damaging to the image of the company, and lack of incentive for new hires.
Another interviewer was literally shaking his/her head when walking out of the conference room where we had the 1:1. Right off the bat I knew (1) I was not liked, (2) no offer was coming my way, and (3) what kind of team dynamics it would be.
They were trying to sell themselves as a company where everybody is nice and approachable. Sorry, but I absolutely did not get that impression from my short visit. I was there because I was truly interested in the company and position yet. I haven't heard back to know whether I'm getting an offer or not, I'm pretty sure I won't just because of the attitudes and expressions towards me, but if for some miracle I do end up getting an offer, I will be grateful but respectfully declining it. I can deal with deadlines, lots of workload, long hours, pushing to get more clients and achieve goals - that's great because, if I do the job, I know I'll see a reward. However I cannot deal with mistreat and disrespect. If this was during the interview process, I cannot even imagine what it would be like when working with/for them...
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Try to sell me something. Do you know what the position entails.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at GenScript in Jul 2016
Interview
Phone interview twice. Interviewers are polite and nice. Asked lots of questions about experimental experiences. If you want this job, you should show more about selling potential and enthusiasm. It will be a tough position and won't be a 9am to 5pm job. Work hard and you will get more-by interviewer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
science background check (what you have done and detail experiment procedure)
selling experience
I applied online. I interviewed at GenScript (Piscataway, NJ) in Jun 2016
Interview
The entire interview process took more than 3 months. They work very slowly to get to hire someone in for the interview. They are careful in what they hire, even for an entry position. Though they ask for higher degree for an entry position, they were not willing to pay for the price
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic background knowledge and sales/service experience