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The Scripps Research Institute interviews FAQs
Research Assistant I applicants have rated the interview process at The Scripps Research Institute with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 92% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant I roles take an average of 19 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at The Scripps Research Institute overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at The Scripps Research Institute as a Research Assistant I according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Background check: 18%
Group panel interview: 14%
Skills test: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Drug test: 7%
Presentation: 4%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Scripps Research Institute (San Diego, CA) in Aug 2015
Interview
First step was general HR interview with easy questions. Then you meet the PI afterward. Not many questions there other than explaining what skills you have and why you want to be there.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a scenario in which you were criticized and how you reacted.
I interviewed at The Scripps Research Institute (San Diego, CA)
Interview
Straight forward, dependant on PI. Initial interview with HR, Then PI, then panel w/ PI and lab members. Pretty standard. Sometimes can be hard to reach because busy with research
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at The Scripps Research Institute (San Diego, CA) in Feb 2025
Interview
You usually first meet with the student/RA at the lab, then you will meet with the PI directly. My PI is super nice, and she asked general questions: introduce yourself, your research experience/work experience, and what you want to do in the future.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Introduce yourself/talk about your research experience/work experience
I applied online. I interviewed at The Scripps Research Institute (Jupiter, FL) in Apr 2021
Interview
2 interviews:
1) an "on demand" interview where you film yourself answering questions - you have 30 sec to read the question and 3 min to respond (this is an awkward process)
2) interview with the PI, pretty casual
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Lots of weird questions in the on-demand interview
"Why wouldn't we hire you?"
"What did you learn from your parents that helps you in the workplace?"