Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Pfizer (Chesterfield, MO) nel mese di apr 2021
Colloquio
First interview was over the phone with 2 scientist. They asked about my background and experiences, some behavioral questions and some technical questions. 2nd interview was virtual with 2 scientist that were in the department I would be working in. Asked a mixture of behavioral and technical questions. 3rd interview was right after the 2nd with 2 other scientist in the group and they asked similar questions.
Overall was a good experience. Make sure to know how to describe things listed on your resume. Also good to search for common technical questions asked for whatever job you are interviewing for.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
If you are trying to make a buffer with a specific pH and keep getting a slightly higher pH while following the protocol exactly what do you do?
Describe a specific type of chromatography listed on resume.
Describe protein structure.
Describe protein degradation pathways.
Talk about an instrument listed on your resume in detail.
For behavioral questions they asked a lot about examples of being in a team environment, working with new people and times you disagreed with people.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura di persona. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Pfizer (Pearl River, NY) nel mese di nov 2025
Colloquio
I had a disappointing interview experience during a panel interview with Ligand Binding Assay team in Pfizer. After being told following my second interview that I was “passionate and enthusiastic” and that I was being moved forward, I expected a collaborative and role focusing discussion.
Instead, the panel interview felt more like an interrogation. Interviewers repeatedly went through my resume word for word, questioning minor details rather than discussing the role, team, or how my skills would contribute to the role until I asked them follow up questions. There was little opportunity for meaningful dialogue or to demonstrate technical depth beyond what was clearly stated on my resume.
The experience gave the impression that the panel was more focused on extracting information rather than genuinely assessing fit. Additionally, after the interview, I followed up politely requesting feedback and did not receive any response, which felt unprofessional given the time and preparation invested. I would encourage future candidates to be prepared for very rigid questioning and limited discussion about growth, expectations, or team culture.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
They ask everything based on what you write in your resume word for word
They ask you based on your Background, Experience, and Education in detail
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Pfizer (Groton, CT)
Colloquio
Different steps, phone screening and panels. Takes time to receive an answer. The interview usually takes a day to complete and they go over some interpersonal questions and skills questions that prove you fit for positions
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
They asked interpersonal skills like how I deal with difficult coworkers
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Pfizer (San Diego, CA)
Colloquio
It took about a month after submitting my application for the hiring manager to get back to me. The interview itself was conducted by a Laboratory Scientist instead of the hiring manager. They asked questions directly about my resume while going through it bullet-by-bullet with me. The only other question they asked me was about PCR and what I knew about the process. From there, I was never notified that they wouldn't be moving forward with my hiring process until I reached out.
