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Macleods Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Sep 2021

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Scientist Interview Experiences

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I applied via Mails and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. As per profile added
  • Q2. Analytical activity performed
  • Ans. 

    As a Senior Research Scientist, I have performed various analytical activities such as data analysis, statistical modeling, and experimental design.

    • Conducted data analysis using statistical software like R and Python

    • Developed statistical models to analyze experimental data

    • Designed experiments to test hypotheses and validate results

    • Performed quality control analysis to ensure accuracy of results

    • Collaborated with cross-f...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Development activity

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Share your knowledge as gud as

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Analytical method development , Analytical method validation
  • Q2. ICH Guidelines and Anvisa guidelines

Interview Preparation Tips

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  • Analytical validation
  • HPLC
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's a good organisation , be prepared for a sound technical round
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Presentation of your research work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Thorough about your research work along with basic chemistry, functional group inter conversions and analytical techniques like H NMR, LCMS, HPLC etc
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Your previous experience and general basic concepts
  • Q2. Safety rules to follow
  • Ans. 

    Safety rules to follow in a research scientist role

    • Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, lab coats, and safety goggles

    • Follow proper procedures for handling chemicals and biological materials

    • Ensure proper ventilation in the laboratory

    • Regularly inspect and maintain laboratory equipment

    • Know emergency procedures and the location of safety equipment such as eyewash stations and fire ext

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of chemistry and reactions of chemistry method reeactions basic chemical structures and many things realted to the chemistry

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is oos ?and example of it
  • Ans. 

    OOS stands for Out of Specification. It refers to test results that fall outside the specified limits.

    • OOS results can indicate a potential issue with the testing process or the quality of the product.

    • Examples of OOS include a drug potency test result that is lower than the specified limit or a food sample that exceeds the allowed microbial count.

    • OOS results require investigation to determine the cause and may lead to p

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  • Q2. What is oot what is QMS
  • Ans. 

    Oot stands for out of tolerance and QMS stands for Quality Management System.

    • Oot refers to a situation where a measurement or result falls outside the acceptable range of values.

    • QMS is a set of policies, processes, and procedures implemented by an organization to ensure quality in its products or services.

    • Examples of QMS include ISO 9001 certification and Six Sigma methodologies.

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Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell more about ur subjects u studies in semister
  • Ans. 

    I studied subjects related to biology, chemistry, and data analysis in the semester.

    • Biology: focused on genetics, cell biology, and ecology

    • Chemistry: covered organic and inorganic chemistry principles

    • Data analysis: learned statistical methods and data interpretation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell about ur family
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family of five, including my parents, older sister, and younger brother.

    • My parents have always been supportive of my education and career choices.

    • My older sister is a doctor, and she inspired me to pursue a career in research.

    • My younger brother is currently studying engineering and we enjoy discussing science and technology together.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Family and education background
  • Q2. Willingness to relocate
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous experience principles and techniques
  • Q2. Overall technical based
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Power point presentation of past experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Moderate difficulty at all the rounds , willing to relocate
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details about yourself
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Discussion related to previous experience

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
-

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What you know about analysis on hplc
  • Q2. What you know about IR
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic details about my previous work profile and technical discussion

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Which API Production activities and documentation questions you know?
  • Ans. Various types of equipment handling, man power and resources management. Validation and deviation types document
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What is cGMP and Q7 guidelines
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and documents checking

Interview Preparation Tips

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