I applied online. I interviewed at Pfizer in Sep 2020
Interview
First step of the process was an online interview with two heads of analytical chemistry teams. The interview was very relaxed and pleasant, questions ranged in difficulty, allowing to show your knowledge but with no significant pressure. I got an invitation for the next step, which was an assessment centre, but refused since I got another offer in the meantime.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were very general questions about analytical chemistry techniques, such as NMR, mass spectrometry and gas chromatography. Interviewers informed me that it is an entry level position so they did not expect me to answer all questions correctly but they rather tried to assess how deep my knowledge is for now. It was more of a discussion than a Q&A and the interviewers guided me towards the correct answers if I got stuck.
Technical heavy questions, be prepared to know a lot about various technologies that you use..
Had 2 interviewers and questions was quite tough for a fresh grad without much experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what reaction can you do to differentiate aldehyde from ketone.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pfizer (Chesterfield, MO) in Oct 2022
Interview
Lengthy process wherein I met with several individuals and small panels who asked essentially the exact same set of questions. There was a tour, a lunch - these parts were good, the rest could have been 1 panel and done.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The old trope about working with a difficult team member.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pfizer (Sandwich, England) in Sep 2020
Interview
two stage interview. 1st stage ask you basic analytical questions. May ask you about your 3rd year project and what you carried out. Then this moves onto Second stage more technical questions - more in depth questions