Ceramic Chemist Interview Questions

16 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
17 Tell me how you compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
18 Describe an experience where you directed, coordinated, or advised personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
19 What kind of experience do you have developing, improving, or customizing products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods?
20 Provide a time when you were able to identify a complex problem, evaluate the options, and implement a solution. How did the solution benefit your employer?
21 Name a time when you identified strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems. What was the impact?
22 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
23 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
24 Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant?
25 Share an experience in which your understanding of a current or upcoming problem helped your company to respond to the problem.
26 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
27 What have you found to be the best way to evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards and to make improvements as needed?
28 Tell me how you induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
29 How much time do you spend writing technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests? Share an example.
30 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)