Slow Recruiting Process (Mid/low BB)

Anybody experienced a very extended recruiting process for a research associate position? I’ve done three interviews and an exam spread over a month and heard I have more to schedule, just wondering if this happens or if I’m being led around in circles while they hire someone else.

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