Scientist 1 applicants have rated the interview process at Thermo Fisher Scientific with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist 1 roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Thermo Fisher Scientific overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Scientist 1 according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 22%
Skills test: 22%
Drug test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Jun 2021
Interview
Called by HR and asked about my experience, followed by 30 min interview with hiring manager a few days later. Asked about lab experience, how I handle problems in the lab, problems with other coworkers. Pretty straightforward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had an issue with a coworker and how you solved it.
I applied online. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Athlone) in Mar 2026
Interview
Applied online and received email for interview two months after, passed screening hr phone call interview, I have now completed the interview with two team leads and waiting for feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
walk us through your cv. Competency question. Lab experience.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Whitby, ON) in May 2025
Interview
In person interview. More technical questions and lot of questions based on theories. Two or three behavioral and situational questions..go deep into theories…Interviewers are friendly…and it took me one month to inform rejection
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain ALCOA principles and explain types of physical testing for solid dosage forms
I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Athlone) in Jan 2025
Interview
Tough Questions were asked. Unnecessarily 1 hour of interview was taken. Exhaustive for candidates. Especially GMP lab one. The interviewer was also rude. If you're not interested in taking the candidates don't waste their time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your achievements. How did you achieve it? Where did you apply it.