Microbiology Laboratory Manager Interview Questions

1 Tell me about an experience in which you analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution to a problem.
2 Share an effective approach to working with a large amount of information/data. How has your approach affected your company?
3 Share your approach to investigate the relationship between organisms and disease including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
4 Tell me about the last time you provided laboratory services for health departments, for community environmental health programs and for physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
5 Describe methods you have found effective to use a variety of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters and phosphoimagers.
6 Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.
7 Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.
8 Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company?
9 Give me an example of when you thought outside of the box. How did it help your employer?
10 Would you consider analyzing data or information a strength? How so?
11 Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant?
12 Share an experience in which your understanding of a current or upcoming problem helped your company to respond to the problem.
13 Share a time when you successfully used scientific rules or methods to solve a problem at work.
14 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
15 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?

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