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SGS Microbiologist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 15 Jul 2025

SGS Microbiologist Interview Experiences

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

  • Q1. Basics about microbiology media preparation ISO methods
  • Q2. Project experience

Microbiologist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sonu Kushwaha

posted on 7 Jun 2022

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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All resumes questions and your body language and simple question
  • Q2. Self assessment and salary and Microbiologist questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very easy and simple question microbiology questions and work environment questions and instruments

Microbiologist Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. 3) what do you mean by BET(bacterial endotoxin test)? MVD and it' ... read more
Q2. How to perform a confirmatory test in pharmaceutical analysis?
Q3. What is Gram staining?
Q4. What is Microbiology, what is gram negative or gram positive bact ... read more
Q5. What is sterilization, and what are the different types of steril ... read more

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions related to different parameter analysis, 17025 standard

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very clear about your technical knowledge and prompt with your answers. Please say that you don't know if you have no idea about a question

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So, I talked to the HR yesterday about the interview. I asked Please send me the location But their English… bro I was shocked! It was like talking to someone jisne english nahi kuch ar hi seekh liya ho, if the HR’s English is this I can only imagine the rest of the company I decided to drop the interview with this chinese english😶‍🌫️
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About your self
  • Q2. How many years of experience you have

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very good

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Interest in job role
  • Ans. 

    I'm drawn to this role for its blend of analytical challenges and opportunities to drive impactful decisions.

    • The role offers a chance to work on diverse projects, enhancing my problem-solving skills.

    • I am excited about collaborating with cross-functional teams, as teamwork fosters innovation.

    • The opportunity to analyze data and derive insights aligns with my passion for data-driven decision-making.

    • I appreciate the potent...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Previous work experience if any
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in customer service and project management, enhancing team collaboration and client satisfaction.

    • Worked as a customer service representative, resolving client issues and improving satisfaction scores by 20%.

    • Managed a team project that streamlined internal processes, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency.

    • Conducted training sessions for new hires, focusing on best practices in customer interaction a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Hobbies,interests, project details
  • Q5. Family background
  • Q6. Why should we hire you
  • Q7. How much salary you are expecting
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my skills and experience, ideally in the range of $X to $Y.

    • Research industry standards: For example, according to Glassdoor, the average salary for this role is $X.

    • Consider my experience: With X years in the field, I believe a salary of $Y is appropriate.

    • Be open to negotiation: I am flexible and willing to discuss a compensation package that includes benefits.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Any questions you can ask

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be stick on to your CV and some basic subject details, company details and job details

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic question like describe yourself
  • Q2. As i was fresher when i have joined they mainly ask about the basic Regulatory Affairs question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude regarding Regulatory Affairs

General Tips: Crisp and clean process it took about a week to get the offer letter.
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

SGS HR Interview Questions

17 questions and answers

Q. How do you handle situations that challenge your comfort zone?
Q. How did you manage multiple tasks during your experience?
Q. How did you manage challenging relationships with colleagues?

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Generally asked about introduction first. Question asked related to pharmacology.
  • Q2. Why you join our organisation. Why do you think that you are best condidate for this position. What is pharmacovigilance and how it's work. Name of the medicines that give a analgesic effect but not in NSA...
  • Q3. Introduction

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Given the case study of patient medical history

General Tips: This interview was a technical one but was majorly a stress test. It lasted for one hour. The interviewer tested both my communication skills and technical knowledge . Most of the question asked from pharmacology. I was able to answered all the questions correctly.
Skills: Inter Person Communication Skills, Communication, Body Language
Duration: >3 Months
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

IQVIA user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Nov 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 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 - Aptitude Test 

English, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation

Round 3 - Case Study 

Multiple guesstimates, questions on resume and work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice guesstimates properly. I was also asked to frame an algorithm to get an answer despite not having any coding experience. The algorithm was not very difficult but was relevant to the skills needed later in the job

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

IQVIA user image Aviral Sahu

posted on 27 Feb 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Guesstimate, puzzle, resume based
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Guesstimate, HR related to pharma domain

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Remain calm if they put you into pressure situation, otherwise it's fine to go

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

IQVIA user image Anonymous

posted on 31 Aug 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Where you see yourself after few years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was ok but even after final round they don't give positive response as they hold the candidature on hold for more experienced candidates

SGS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in SGS Microbiologist interview?
SGS interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the SGS interview process are Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for SGS Microbiologist 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 SGS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at SGS expect are Microbiology, Microbiological Analysis, Formulation, Analysis and QC.
What are the top questions asked in SGS Microbiologist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the SGS Microbiologist interview -

  1. Technical questions related to different parameter analysis, 17025 stand...read more
  2. Basics about microbiology media preparation ISO meth...read more

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

2/5

based on 1 interview experience

Difficulty level

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Duration

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SGS Microbiologist Salary
based on 39 salaries
₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
9% more than the average Microbiologist Salary in India
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SGS Microbiologist Reviews and Ratings

based on 13 reviews

3.3/5

Rating in categories

2.9

Skill development

3.3

Work-life balance

3.0

Salary

3.3

Job security

2.3

Company culture

2.3

Promotions

3.0

Work satisfaction

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