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Equinox Labs Microbiologist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 3 Feb 2025

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Equinox Labs Microbiologist Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Routine microbiology tests.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Microbiology Excellent tests working.

Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 31 May 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is culture media
  • Ans. 

    Culture media is a substance used to grow and cultivate microorganisms in a laboratory setting.

    • Culture media provides the necessary nutrients and conditions for microorganisms to grow and reproduce.

    • It can be in the form of liquid or solid media, depending on the type of microorganism being cultured.

    • Different types of culture media are used for specific purposes, such as selective media to isolate specific microorganism...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Points about autoclave
  • Q3. What are water analysis test
  • Ans. 

    Water analysis tests are used to determine the quality and safety of drinking water.

    • Tests for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters are conducted

    • Physical tests include color, odor, and turbidity

    • Chemical tests include pH, dissolved oxygen, and chlorine levels

    • Microbiological tests include the presence of bacteria, viruses, and parasites

    • Examples of water analysis tests include Total Coliform Rule (TCR) and Le

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe Culture media
  • Ans. 

    Culture media is a substance used to grow and cultivate microorganisms in a laboratory setting.

    • Culture media provides the necessary nutrients and conditions for microorganisms to grow and reproduce.

    • It can be solid (agar plates), liquid (broth), or semi-solid (agar slants).

    • Different types of culture media are used depending on the specific requirements of the microorganism being studied.

    • Selective media contain additives...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Waht is calibration
  • Ans. 

    Calibration is the process of adjusting or verifying the accuracy of measuring instruments or equipment.

    • Calibration ensures that measurements taken by instruments are accurate and reliable.

    • It involves comparing the measurements of an instrument to a known standard.

    • Calibration may involve adjusting the instrument to bring it in line with the standard.

    • Regular calibration is necessary to maintain the accuracy of instrumen...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Few microbes found in water
  • Ans. 

    Microbes found in water can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

    • Water can contain harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella.

    • Viruses like norovirus and hepatitis A can also be present in water.

    • Fungi like Aspergillus and Candida can grow in water sources.

    • Protozoa like Giardia and Cryptosporidium can cause waterborne illnesses.

    • Water treatment processes can help remove or kill these microbes.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction of company and myself
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic microbiology techniques

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best place to work
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.Tell me about yourself. 2.Some specific questions from my resume. 3.Questions about projects / dissertations u have done in your degrees. 4.About Equinox 5.Why r u interested in this position?
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.Media Preparation. 2.Serial Dilution. 3.Biochemical Tests. 4.Gram pos vs gram neg bacteria.

Equinox Labs interview questions for designations

 QC Microbiologist

 (1)

 Nutritionist

 (1)

 Senior Executive Quality Assurance

 (1)

 Quality Chemist

 (1)

 Food Technologist

 (1)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About microbiology techniques
  • Q2. About basic microbiology

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strengthen your basics of microbiology....prepare well about all the techniques...

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic chemistry
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Chemistry nmr, reaction n mechanism

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General information
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ECTD, EU Procedures
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Negotiation

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic question like describe yourself
  • Q2. As i was fresher when i have joined they mainly ask about the basic Regulatory Affairs question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude regarding Regulatory Affairs

General Tips: Crisp and clean process it took about a week to get the offer letter.
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Generally asked about introduction first. Question asked related to pharmacology.
  • Q2. Why you join our organisation. Why do you think that you are best condidate for this position. What is pharmacovigilance and how it's work. Name of the medicines that give a analgesic effect but not in NSA...
  • Q3. Introduction

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Given the case study of patient medical history

General Tips: This interview was a technical one but was majorly a stress test. It lasted for one hour. The interviewer tested both my communication skills and technical knowledge . Most of the question asked from pharmacology. I was able to answered all the questions correctly.
Skills: Inter Person Communication Skills, Communication, Body Language
Duration: >3 Months

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume was shortlisted for the interview

Round: Test
Experience: During the test I got 26marks from 30
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

College Name: GGC Hamirpur (H.P.U.)

Equinox Labs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Equinox Labs Microbiologist interview?
Equinox Labs interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Equinox Labs interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in Equinox Labs Microbiologist interview?

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