I applied for the job on January 19th. I was contacted(through e-mail) on February 2nd to schedule a phone interview on February 3rd. I was then contacted on February 10th to come in and take a look at the lab I would be working in. I was offered the job on February 15th and then contacted by HR on February 27 for 5 references. I submitted the references and was offered the final offer on March 7th.