Lab Technician applicants have rated the interview process at ALS Global with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 55% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lab Technician roles take an average of 32 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at ALS Global overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at ALS Global as a Lab Technician according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 29%
Phone interview: 18%
Drug test: 12%
Group panel interview: 12%
Skills test: 12%
Presentation: 6%
Background check: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ALS Global (Valley View, OH) in Aug 2017
Interview
Very standard onsite interview. Asked basic questions about my background and how well I worked in a team. I was asked what I was looking for with this job and how well I handled monotonous work. After the interview with the manager, I was given a tour of the lab and had another quick interview with the shift supervisor.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at ALS Global (Coventry, England) in Nov 2025
Interview
Sat you down in a room and asked you serval questions. You needed to take your passport with you. You needed a proof of address from within that last 3 months before being given an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most ambiguous question was "if your boss told you a report was needed ASAP but the samples were failing a quality control procedure what would you do?"
I applied online. I interviewed at ALS Global (Sydney) in Feb 2025
Interview
The interview was quick and straightforward, lasting about 20 minutes. The manager was friendly and easy to talk to, which made the conversation comfortable and relaxed. Overall, it was a positive experience.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at ALS Global (Waterloo, ON) in Feb 2025
Interview
The interview was decent. The interviewer was polite and tried to answer all questions. He was upfront about the repetitive nature of the job and the different departments I was eligible for. The wage wasn't provided which is always a bit frustrating.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time you exhibited good attention to detail