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      Scientist Interview

      7 Oct 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Carlos, CA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      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.
      Answer question

      Other Scientist interview reviews for Vaxcyte

      Scientist Interview

      21 Apr 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      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
      Answer question

      Scientist Interview

      9 Aug 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Carlos, CA
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Vaxcyte (San Carlos, CA) in June 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.
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