I found the position posted online and applied for it in the middle of August, by early September I had been contact by HR for an interview (which took place mid September). I was vaguely familiar with the campus as I had gone to the hatchery as an elementary school student and I grew up in the area. I was impressed with the grounds and the lay out, absolutely stunning. I interviewed with 3 people: the director of HR, the comptroller (who is also the VP of finance) and the assistant comptroller. My interview began with the director of HR who explained the position in detail and reviewed salary/benefits offered, which are exceptional. We discussed my history and what I was seeking. We then walked to the accounting/legal building where I continued the interview with the comptroller and the assistant comptroller (both separate interviews). The comptroller again reviewed the position and its requirements, explaining in a little more detail the nature of the labs work and what exactly the position would encompass. After meeting with her I was handed over to the assistant comptroller, again we reviewed basics of the position and he went into the specifics of what would be expected. I was told by all that there was extensive room for growth and that the company in general is much like a family, something I felt immediately. I was absolutely impressed with each person who interviewed me, I felt comfortable and welcomed by everyone. After the interview I was told I would be contacted if I got the position or not and that I would hear by the following Thursday (7 days), Friday came and I had no answer so I eagerly called HR to see if they had received my thank you letters and to see if there was any additional information I could provide, I was told then that I would be contacted by the end of the day regarding the position. The end of the day came and went and I hadn’t heard from them so by the following Wednesday (13 days) I called again to see if a decision had been made and I was told they had gone with another candidate. I would have liked to have been notified as I was told I would have been. If given the chance to interview for another position I would absolutely jump at the opportunity. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory seems like a wonderful place to work.