Research Technician applicants have rated the interview process at Washington State University with 1.3 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 80.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Technician roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Washington State University overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Washington State University as a Research Technician according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 29%
Background check: 14%
Drug test: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Washington State University (Spokane, WA) in May 2022
Interview
The interview process was smooth, well-structured, and respectful of my time, with clear communication, thoughtful conversations, and an efficient pace that made the experience genuinely positive. Only two interviews required, one in person one not
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you walk me through how you approach solving a complex problem when the path forward isn’t clearly defined?
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Washington State University (Pullman, WA) in Aug 2014
Interview
Applied online at cougsyn.com, uploaded resume and cover letter, was contacted few weeks later. The interview was a group interview, current lab members were present. Questions regarding classes taken, previous experience, and whether graduate school was in future plans were asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What classes have you taken? Do you have research or laboratory experience? Are you a STEM major? Do you want to go on to graduate school? Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Washington State University (Pullman, WA) in Feb 2011
Interview
Basically the boss just talked about his/her projects. What he/she want you to be finished if you are hired. Make sure you are interested in his/her projects. If you have the skills he/she is looking for, such as running western blot for examples, it's will be a plus. After talking, he/she will bring you to his/her lab. Let you meet other lab members. After that, he/she will ask his/her lab members whether they like you. If so, you will get an offer.