Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at TLC Pharmaceutical Standards as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Research Scientist and Junior Chemist rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Research Scientist and Junior Chemist roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at TLC Pharmaceutical Standards takes an average of 14 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Junior Chemist had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Junior Chemist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
The interview process went smoothly. The questions were mainly general and focused on my resume, as well as my previous experiences. It was a good opportunity to discuss background in more detail
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how you stay organized and keep detailed notes.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TLC Pharmaceutical Standards (Newmarket, ON) in Mar 2025
Interview
They send email asking your publications and schedule an online interview.
Then they will ask your experience in organic chemistry or related fields. They will also ask you about your publications.
If you pass the interview, you will be invited to the company and discuss your earliest availability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The goal you want to achieve in 5 years. Questions related to your previous work/research.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TLC Pharmaceutical Standards (Newmarket, ON) in Feb 2024
Interview
The interview was an online interview with the HR manager and a lab tech. It was very short with only the "tell us about yourself" question being asked followed by salary expectations and compatibility with the current location (when it comes to commute). Then they opened it up to ask any questions
The job itself wasn't really appealing from a chemistry perspective. I was told it would be 50% admin work and 50% chemistry work, but I am not quite sure if the HR manager really understood. When I asked what kinds of instrumentation I could be using their response was analytical balance, which is not a very tempting answer. It was also difficult to get feedback after the interview because they for whatever reason kept dodging the question
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