 Medical
Laboratory
Interview
Questions
1. Describe your computer applications
experience, specifically with regards to word
processing, text editing, e-mail and data
management with the use of spreadsheets and
databases. What programs have you used and in
what capacity?
2. Have you had a job where you had to
meet strict deadlines? What percentage of those
deadlines were you able to meet? What were the
contributing factors in them not being met?
3. What do you consider when organizing
your work?
4. Describe a past situation in which you
worked as a member of a team? What was your role
in the team?
5. With respect to your interpersonal skills,
describe the nature and frequency of
interactions in your previous positions and with
whom you interacted.
6. How would you solve any personal conflicts
with co-workers?
7. We've gone over the essential functions and
expectations for this position, with or without
employment accommodation; do you perceive of any
difficulties meeting these expectations? (I.e.,
Can you maneuver objects weighing 40-lbs. from
the dock to the boat? Can you use hand tools to
make simple repairs/adjustments to the
equipment?
8. Describe your previous job experience
relevant to this position
9. Describe experience with the following
techniques:
iodinating proteins
cell cultures
RNA isolation and measurements
protein assays
histology
running radioimmunoassays and radioreceptor
assays
fixing, embedding and sectioning tissue samples
for regular histology and
immunocytochemistry
10. This job requires working with radioisotopes
and carcinogens. Please describe your experience
working with these, and the methods used for
safe handling. Does working with these present
any difficulties for you?
11. Much of this work is done independently in a
room away from the main lab and you would be
working alone for several hours. Can you give an
example of working in this type of environment
and whether or not this would present any
difficulties?
12. Give an example or two of the types of
repetitive tasks you've had to perform, how
often you performed them and how you ensured a
high level of accuracy while doing repetitive
tasks.
13. Describe the level of supervision you've
received in the past and the type of work you
did independently.
14. Can you describe a situation you've
encountered in dealing with conflict in the work
place? How did you handle the conflict?
15. Can you give an example of a change in
procedures, or priorities you had to make?
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