Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Henry M. Jackson Foundation with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 79% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 29 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Henry M. Jackson Foundation overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Henry M. Jackson Foundation as a Research Assistant according to 29 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
One on one interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 15%
Drug test: 11%
Background check: 11%
Presentation: 8%
Skills test: 8%
Other: 3%
Personality test: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Henry M. Jackson Foundation (Silver Spring, MD)
Interview
The interview process entails several standard steps and does not feel gratuitous. The process begins with a preliminary phone interview (10-45 mins). If the phone interview is successful, then you continue to an in-person interview, which lasts for about 1 to 2 hours. The phone interview roughly gauges your skill level and appropriateness for for position. The in-person interview is a more thorough scrutinization of your specific skills pertaining to the job, as well as your personality and how you'd fit in with others at the job.
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Question 1
Please tell us about a challenge you went through in the workplace, and how you overcame it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Henry M. Jackson Foundation (Rockville, MD) in Jun 2026
Interview
interviewed directly with the head of research after individually reaching out. The foundation automatically denied by application then reopened it on the Doctor's request. I then met with the whole team and head of HR, I was informed I was one of two final candidates then did not get the position.
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How would you handle a participant disclosing sensitive information?
I interviewed at Henry M. Jackson Foundation (Silver Spring, MD)
Interview
- Interviewing wasn't bad. Three interview processes, the second was virtual and third was in-person. The lab members were nice, and definitely engaging when I asked them many questions. They also give you a tour of the lab. They asked simple questions, and make the interview process very conversational and not traditional. Expected for an entry-level job.
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- What was one time you dealt with a challenge, and how did you overcome it?
- Tell us about your research experience.
It was good! Especially if you are passionate about the projects and duties of the job. Will ask if you have any leadership experience on experiments and confirm if you willing to learn anything new. Show you’re excited and eager! This is the virtual one btw.
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Tell me about yourself? Knowledge of their project, and similar experience?