Hi there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I am going to teach you how to pass a Laboratory Assistant interview.
So, if you have an interview coming up for a Lab Assistant job with any organization,
please do make sure you stay tuned on watch this presentation from start to finish, because
this is what I will cover. I am going to give you a list of Laboratory Assistant interview
questions, the ones that I strongly recommend you prepare for. I will give you EXAMPLE ANSWERS
to Lab Assistant interview questions to help you succeed. I will give you some BRILLIANT
TIPS on how you can be the standout candidate during your interview. And finally, I will
tell you about FURTHER RESOURCES you can get access to, to help you pass your Lab Assistant
interview. So, there’s four reasons why you should stay tuned. And just very quickly
before we get started. A very warm welcome to this Lab Assistant interview training tutorial.
My name is Richard McMunn. That is me there in the center of the screen. I've been helping
people for over 20 years now to pass their interviews, and I always do that by giving
you top scoring answers you can't find anywhere else. On that basis, please make sure you
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me and encourages me to create more for you. Thank you very much indeed! The first question
that we need to prepare for is: Tell me about yourself and why you want to be a Laboratory
Assistant? Now, this is going to be the first Lab Assistant interview question that you
need to answer. So, we must ensure we provide a genuine, passionate answer that demonstrates
that you can ADD VALUE to their organization and carry out your duties to a quality standard
and in line with working practices and procedures. Here is my suggested answer. “I am a hard-worker;
I am somebody who is always willing to learn, and I am passionate about research, scientific-based
investigations and making a difference in the work I undertake as a Lab Assistant. I
first became interested in this role when I was younger, and that passion has never
diminished. This means I care about the work I do; I care about my professional development
and I care about the standards I maintain whilst following strict working practices
and procedures. I want to be a Laboratory Assistant because I enjoy working as part
of a team and the natural skills and the experience I possess are all a strong match for the job
description and the person specification.” That is a brilliant answer. It is in-depth,
it is positive and it sets you up with confidence for the remainder of your interview. You can
either pause the video if you want to and take note of the questions and answers as
I progress, or if you want to wait, I will tell you in a second where you can DOWNLOAD
my full set of 21 Lab Assistant interview questions and top scoring answers, including
the ones we are working through together today. The next question, why do you want to work
for our organization as a Laboratory Assistant? Here is my tip for answering this question.
Now, this Lab Assistant question is guaranteed to feature at some stage during your interview.
It is asked simply because the organization wants to know you have carried out some research
into the work they do and also what has specifically attracted you to work there. Here is my suggested
answer. Why do you want to work for our organization as a laboratory assistant? Here we go. “I
have chosen your organization to work for as a Laboratory Assistant for the simple reason
you have an impressive track record as an organization that always insists on quality
work and high standards. From my research, you train and support your staff well, the
people who work here have many years’ experience and they are all passionate about the work
they undertake. This is a place I will be able to learn from experts; I will be able
to continually grow and develop, and I will get to immerse myself in challenging yet interesting
medical research tasks that will enable me to put my skills to good use. If I am successful,
I can genuinely see myself working here for a long period of time and becoming a highly
effective and hard-working member of the lab team.” That's a really good answer again.
Now, don't go anywhere because I still have more questions and answers to work through
with you. But when you're ready, if you want to CLICK THAT LINK in the top right-hand corner
of the video, it takes you through to my website, PassMyInterview.com, where you can DOWNLOAD
my full set of 21 Laboratory Assistant interview questions and top-scoring answers, including
the ones we are working through together right now. The next question: What are the most
important skills and qualities needed to be a Lab Assistant? Now, unless you fully understand
the different aspects of this role, you will not become a competent Laboratory Assistant.
Therefore, it is imperative that you read and understand the person specification before
your interview. Well, I've done that for you and here's a great answer to make sure you
succeed. “There are ten very important skills and qualities needed to be a Lab Assistant.
These include exceptional attention to detail skills – put simply, you cannot make mistakes
as a Laboratory Assistant. Coupled with an ability to work accurately, it is important
to be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing. You need research and analytical
skills; knowledge of lab processes, procedures and equipment, and solid numerical, mathematical
and measurement skills. As a Lab Assistant you need to be a great team-worker and collaborator
because not only do you work with colleagues within the laboratory, you also work with
external stakeholders and medical staff, too. Finally, you need knowledge of computer systems
and research programs, and the ability to create and maintain accurate records.” That
shows that you fully understand what you will be required to do on a day to day basis as
a Lab Assistant. And that's important. The next question. Describe a time when you had
to work under pressure and prioritize tasks? Now, as a Lab Assistant, you will have to
work under pressure on a regular basis whilst working under pressure. It is imperative you
follow strict lab rules and processes whilst also maintaining high standards and delivering
quality work. Here's my suggested answer. “In a previous medical laboratory, I was
part of a four-person team who were required to conduct complex experiments under strict
predetermined conditions in order to either verify or reject university hypotheses. This
was a great project for me to get involved with, simply because I had to work closely
with others to conduct a significant number of experiments all by following defined scientific
procedures and under very strict time conditions. At the start of the work we got together as
a team, we discussed our objectives, we allocated tasks, and we set each other milestones in
which to complete each project element. By using a defined action plan and by supporting
each other throughout, we managed to complete the entire project with four days to spare.
It was a great experience and it just served to reaffirm my passion of working with others
on new and exciting medical research projects.” That’s a great answer, because it is specific
in nature, it shows how you worked under pressure. You used a set process for allocating tasks
and you completed all of the project with a few days to spare. So that shows that you
can prioritize tasks and more importantly, you can work as part of a team whilst under
pressure. It is a great answer! The next question guaranteed to come up. What are your strengths
and weaknesses? Now, this interview question is guaranteed to feature at some stage during
your Lab Assistant interview. And the truth is, it's not an easy one to answer. I recommend
you make sure your strengths outweigh your weaknesses. Here's a great way to respond
to this tough Lab Assistant interview question. “My strengths include my ability to follow
strict rules and laboratory procedures; my high standards of work (I will never make
mistakes); my passion for scientific research which means I will take responsibility for
my own professional development, and my ability to work at pace whilst maintaining exceptional
concentration levels. In respect of my weakness, I find it hard waiting for other people to
complete their tasks when my own work is dependent on them. I never want to miss a deadline and
if someone is holding me back, I find it slightly frustrating. Having said that, another one
of my strengths is my ability to communicate with others the importance of getting their
particular task completed on time.” I like that answer because your strengths clearly
outweigh your weakness. Your weakness is essentially IMPATIENCE, but you are finding a way to overcome
that by communicating with people, the importance of making sure they get their work completed
on time. So, it's a very strong answer. Now, the next thing to do is do CLICK THAT LINK
in the top right-hand corner of the video. Go through to my website, PassMyInterview.com
and you can take a look at my 21 Laboratory Assistant interview questions and you can
also DOWNLOAD the answers. I've also put some more useful tips on that page. Make sure you
go through there right now and check that page out, because it will make a difference
to your performance at your Lab Assistant interview. All that's left me to say is I
hope you've enjoyed that. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the channel. Thank you very much.
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and I wish you all the best for passing your Lab Assistant interview! Have a brilliant
day.