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Updated 27 May 2022

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Senior Research Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Sep 2020

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Related to your CV and basic of organic Chemistry NMR and Coupling reactions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak with fluent and confident

Senior Research Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Type of dissolution and method development in it , type of formulations handled and method development on it. How to start the force degradation and lipid content analysis. Use various membrane filters in method
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic chemistry question
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic personal information

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Piramal Discovery Solutions Senior Research Associate interview:
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - first, clear your basics before the interview, don't hesitate to say no if you do not remember your answer.

Senior Research Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Type of dissolution and method development in it , type of formulations handled and method development on it. How to start the force degradation and lipid content analysis. Use various membrane filters in method
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Apprentice Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Sep 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Questions about 1. Name reactions and other reactions
  • Q2. 2. Questions about basic chemistry knowledge specially behaviour of functional groups
  • Q3. 3. Mass spectrometry and NMR, IR, UV spectroscopy
  • Q4. 4. Heterocyclic chemistry and Stereochemistry
  • Q5. 5. Reagents in organic chemistry (for oxidation, reduction, amide formation etc.....
  • Ans. 

    Reagents are chemicals used in organic chemistry for various reactions such as oxidation, reduction, and amide formation.

    • Reagents are used to facilitate chemical reactions in organic chemistry

    • Oxidation reagents include KMnO4, H2CrO4, and PCC

    • Reduction reagents include LiAlH4, NaBH4, and H2/Pd-C

    • Amide formation reagents include SOCl2, NH3, and NaOH

    • Reagents can be used in combination to achieve specific reactions

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Piramal Discovery Solutions, in Ahmedabad is a CRO (contract based research organisation) company works in Medicinal chemistry (Drug discovery) and Organic molecules synthesis- divisions of chemistry so that we must have basic to advanced organic chemistry knowledge. First MCQ based exam was taken
and after passing that level there was interview with one of the Senior Principal Scientist of Piramal Discovery Solutions which was finished in around half an hour. One who wants to pass the interview and want work in PDS or any other CROs or in R&D department of pharma companies should have concepts clear in Organic Chemistry for example Name reactions and other reactions and functional group conversions, multistep synthesis, basic heterocyclic chemistry, Stereochemistry, and in Analytical chemistry-TLC, LC-MS, Mass and NMR spectroscopy, HPLC, skills of Purification and Crystallization...and basics in chemistry you have studied till your Masters and PhD.

Apprentice Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 3. What do you know about artificial intelligence and Machine learning?
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Brief about In-vitro, Bio-analytical
  • Q2. Basic about wet labs chemistry, Calculations and Solutions preparation.
  • Q3. Basic of analytical technique
  • Q4. Work attitudes, abilities to work in shift

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for the tough interview and work in shift.

Senior Research Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Type of dissolution and method development in it , type of formulations handled and method development on it. How to start the force degradation and lipid content analysis. Use various membrane filters in method
View answer (2)

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Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself and education
  • Q2. About technical skills
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Group discussion on technical topcis
  • Q2. Case study and solutions
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Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Just normal question with lil bit of logic

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding according to your studies and all that

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your strength
  • Ans. 

    My strength lies in my ability to conduct thorough research, analyze data effectively, and communicate findings clearly.

    • Strong research skills

    • Effective data analysis

    • Clear communication of findings

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your weakness
  • Ans. 

    I tend to be overly critical of my own work, which can sometimes lead to perfectionism.

    • I have a tendency to spend too much time on a task to ensure it is perfect

    • I can be overly self-critical and have high expectations for myself

    • I am working on finding a balance between striving for excellence and accepting imperfections

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident that's all
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Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Advance concept
  • Q2. Sql coding withthe givensenrio
  • Q3. Ssis questions basics
  • Q4. Salary discuss with general questions

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic concept question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basics should be clear. Some scenario based questions based on business rules and FDMEE data load

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude and English test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round to test technical skills
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was fun. It'll take few minutes.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to prepare hard.company will be taking people on basis of their technology requirements and needs

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Wipro user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Feb 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Previous Project Experience

Piramal Discovery Solutions Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Piramal Discovery Solutions interview?
Piramal Discovery Solutions interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Piramal Discovery Solutions interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and HR.
What are the top questions asked in Piramal Discovery Solutions interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Piramal Discovery Solutions interview -

  1. 5. Reagents in organic chemistry (for oxidation, reduction, amide formation etc...read more
  2. Brief about In-vitro, Bio-analyti...read more
  3. Questions about 1. Name reactions and other reacti...read more

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3.1/5

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3.4

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