Had a positive response from a phone inquiry into the position and set up an in person interview. Soon into the in person, interviewer behaved as though I was going to be the candidate chosen for the position - asking what I wanted to do in the future and the role I wanted to play in the research group. Was made an offer soon thereafter.

The interview process starts with talking to HR first, then an interview with the lead scientist and finally an interview with the PI. After a week maybe two HR will make you an offer when you try to rebuttal the salary because its usually lower than most places they will barely try to budge.