No reason to work hard. - Manufacturing Technician Genentech Employee Review

3.0
Feb 10, 2017
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Pros

Excellent training and exposure to medical industry Good benefits for direct hire "blue badge" employees Oceanside facility is impressive Opportunities to learn manufacturing staples such as Lean and 5S Looks good on a resume for future jobs

Cons

Contractor positions likely won't lead to full time hire Being in the right place at the right time is more important for advancement than hard work Nepotism runs rampant Slackers are rewarded Gossip, politics, favoritism, backstabbing Multiple slow, laggy software systems bottleneck production

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5.0
Jun 6, 2026
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Pros

Great salary and team! The interview process was smooth and effective.

Cons

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Great culture and work environment.

Cons

PhD is necessary oftentimes for advancement.

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