I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Quintara Biosciences (Hayward, CA) in Sep 2025
Interview
The interview was three parts in person in their lab. First its a short brief 15 minute interview discussing the role. Then part two is a hands-on work following an SOP. Part three they give you a test involving biochemistry, molecular biology, and math concepts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why I was interested and how my experience aligns with the role.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Quintara Biosciences
Interview
The interview process was easy, just a few questions about past experience, challenges faced, future directions and career goals as well as a skills assessment within the lab. The interview was at an odd time at night though.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Quintara Biosciences
Interview
Interview process took nearly a month. I Interviewed on site at a specified date/time and showed up to empty labs - nobody was there to receive my interview. And upon calling HR, I was told to reschedule the following week. On Monday, CEO was late by 1 hour and instead of conducting an interview, conducted his own business while I got to "chat with the staff and ask questions." The CEO then had somewhere to go and was given a second interview date since I had "potential."
When I finally did have an interview, the questions were simple, related to bio, and addressed personal habits of day activity/sleep etc. All in all, these were all red flags that just shows the efficiency and management of the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions were nearly from my resume and were very open ended.