Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Vaxcyte with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist roles take an average of 36 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Vaxcyte overall takes an average of 34 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Vaxcyte as a Scientist according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
Presentation: 25%
Group panel interview: 13%
Personality test: 13%
One on one interview: 13%
Skills test: 13%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Vaxcyte (San Carlos, CA)
Interview
Recently, a member of the HR team approached me, and I had the opportunity to be interviewed by another HR representative. Three weeks later, I spoke with the hiring manager, I would like to express my appreciation for the first HR staff member who reached out to me; he was incredibly responsive, informative, and helpful throughout the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General organic chemistry stuff like how to convert hydroxide to amine.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Vaxcyte in Jan 2024
Interview
Met with multiple levels of HR and management. Had to give a 45 min presentation and a panel discussion on separate days. Overall it took around 6 interviews and was offered fairly quickly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your experience with analytical programs
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Vaxcyte (San Carlos, CA) in Jun 2023
Interview
Initial phone and video screens with HR and hiring manager, then 6 hour onsite where I gave a seminar and then had several one on one and small group interviews. The onsite interview was very welcoming.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about previous experience and also some HR style behavior questions.