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Updated 1 Feb 2025

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Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Feb 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

The principal scientist asked questions related to various subjects, while the manager inquired about the handling of materials, among other topics.

Round 2 - Case Study 

How can disease management be effectively conducted at the field level with accurate diagnosis

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be an expert in your field throughout all stages of the process and be knowledgeable about current activities related to the positions for which you are applying.

Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Dec 2022

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic chemistry, your involvement in process development, effluent treatment
  • Q2. Basic chemistry, analytical interpretation, organic chemistry

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work experience related asking
  • Q2. Expected salary and notice period of serving
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. QC related questions
  • Q2. Instruments troubleshooting
  • Q3. Problem handling in quality control department
  • Ans. 

    Handling problems in quality control department requires proactive communication, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

    • Establish clear communication channels within the department to address issues promptly

    • Conduct root cause analysis to identify the underlying reasons for quality control problems

    • Implement corrective and preventive actions to address the root causes and prevent future occurrences

    • Regularly rev...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on your goals
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Aug 2023.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is depreciation
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

    • Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset over time.

    • It reflects the wear and tear, obsolescence, or decrease in value of the asset.

    • Common methods of calculating depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, and units of production.

    • Example: A company purchases a delivery truck for $50,000 with ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is accrual
  • Ans. 

    Accrual refers to the recognition of revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

    • Accrual accounting matches revenues with expenses in the same accounting period, even if cash has not been exchanged.

    • Accruals are used to provide a more accurate representation of a company's financial position and performance.

    • Examples of accruals include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and acc

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2021. 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 - Group Discussion 

Past worked details, How i am suitable the right job. and How they may utilize my past experiences.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About entomological bioassay methods

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go properly through this

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

General attributes ,Basic knowledge,English,maths

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic knowledge of engineering
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare to your strengths prior to interviews.
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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Cheapest flourinating agent, handling of butyl lithium and addition via flow meter, reducing agents etc
  • Ans. 

    Fluorinating agent, butyl lithium handling, and reducing agents are important in research science.

    • The cheapest fluorinating agent is often hydrogen fluoride.

    • Butyl lithium must be handled with extreme care due to its reactivity and flammability.

    • Flow meters can be used to accurately control the addition of butyl lithium.

    • Common reducing agents used in research science include sodium borohydride and lithium aluminum hydrid

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview is for process development of API and the intermediates. They want a person skilled to handle the synthesis of
API in bulk. I almost answered all the questions and I was selected
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Brief about projects done in the past
  • Q2. Cost structure of the material
  • Ans. 

    The cost structure of the material refers to the breakdown of expenses related to acquiring, producing, and distributing the material.

    • Breakdown of costs such as raw material costs, labor costs, overhead costs, and distribution costs

    • Understanding the cost drivers and cost allocation methods used

    • Analyzing cost variances and identifying opportunities for cost reduction

    • Examples: Cost structure of steel includes iron ore, l...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Your current job profile
  • Ans. Answer based on your past experience
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. About Your current salary
  • Ans. Answer your old one without deviations
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared. For every questions you need answer confidently

UPL Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in UPL Scientist interview?
UPL interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the UPL interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for UPL Scientist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at UPL. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at UPL expect are Process Development, Chemistry, Kaizen, People Development and Productivity Improvement.
What are the top questions asked in UPL Scientist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the UPL Scientist interview -

  1. Basic chemistry, your involvement in process development, effluent treatm...read more
  2. Basic chemistry, analytical interpretation, organic chemis...read more

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