Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Genentech with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 58% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist roles take an average of 38 days to get hired, when considering 39 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Genentech overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Genentech as a Scientist according to 39 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 24%
One on one interview: 21%
Group panel interview: 15%
Presentation: 15%
Background check: 9%
Skills test: 5%
Drug test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Personality test: 2%
Other: 1%
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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Genentech
Interview
I had a phone interview for scientist position which went very smoothly. She recommended me to the hiring manager which took about 2 weeks before I heard. Call with hiring manager went really smoothly, asked mainly about my experiences.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were my top two most significant accomplishments?
I got an email by HM after applying for the role and asked me to set a time. 30 min. interview, Person that was interviewing was nice and questions were expected.
asked what I did in my graduate school and a technical question regarding drug molecule they had developed there were no other questions asked, in example behavioral or anything else of this sort
I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)
Interview
-Phone Interview with Hiring Manager (30 minutes):
Discussion focused on technical questions related to your CV and the job description.
-Phone Interview with HR (30 min):
Covers career opportunities, company culture, and behavioral interview questions.
On-Site Interview:
Includes a seminar presentation followed by discussions with the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your career goals, and where do you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 years?