QC Scientist I applicants have rated the interview process at Thermo Fisher Scientific with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 25% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for QC Scientist I roles take an average of 49 days to get hired, when considering 8 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 QC Scientist I according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 24%
Group panel interview: 18%
One on one interview: 18%
Background check: 18%
Drug test: 12%
Skills test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
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straight forward process- be prepared to discuss experience with cGMP's. Easy interview process
Interview is not strongly focused on laboratory knowledge. Overall it is an easy interview to prepare for
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Saint Louis, MO) in Mar 2025
Interview
Started with the recruiter who was not a scientist. Explained in general terms about my resume. Mover on to the Hiring Manager. We had a relaxed, easy flowing conversation. She asked a lot about previous assay experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Could you tell me about about the most difficult assay you have done, and what specifically was happening in the reaction.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Greenville, NC) in May 2022
Interview
The interview was in a virtual setting, since it took place during the pandemic. The questions asked were based on lab experience and situations. In addition, a brief job description was given. I would say the interview was reallystraightforward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does good manufacturing practices mean to you?
I applied online. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Interview
I went through an initial phone screening with a recruiter from their talent department and had an interview scheduled with the hiring manager within a week. I had to decline the job because the recruiter forget to mention that the job would require relocation. Interview was cut short.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
What interested you in this position?