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      Research Scientists Interview

      Sep 22, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      San Francisco, CA

      Other Research Scientists Interview Reviews for Genentech

      Research Scientist Interview

      Jul 26, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      South San Francisco, CA
      No offer
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Genentech (San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2019

      Interview

      I got an email to set up a phone interview with my prospect boss. A couple of days later I did the interview with that person that lasted about 30 min.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They ask me for my previous work experience at my last work place. What did I do and what was my area of expertise.
      Answer question
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)

      Interview

      Asked technical questions that were based on the job description. Panel interview onsite with discussion on previous work. Presentation was an hour long with about 20% for questions and discussion.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Where do you see yourself in 5 years
      Answer question

      Research Scientist Interview

      Oct 21, 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Genentech

      Interview

      Hiring manager first contact for a short phone interview. If it goes well. You will be invited for an onsite interview. If you are out of state, there will be a real estate tour to orient you on the relocation. Seminar presentation and full-day 1:1 interview. A 1:1 interview typically lasts 30 min. A group interview during lunch. Long waiting time after the interview.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your future career development goal?
      1 Answer

      Research Scientist Interview

      Dec 14, 2020
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Coventry, England
      No offer
      Negative experience

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech (Coventry, England) in Aug 2020

      Interview

      It was a phone call where the interviewer asked questions about communication skills and very limited technical questions. It was followed by a second interview with one of their research scientist. He didn't ask any question and just asked me to talk about what I like to talk😬. It seemed to me that they already had chosen the person for the position, because he was not listening to me and completing ignoring me by opening door, talking to others while I was talking. It was very unprofessional.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      What are the challenges while communicating with clinical colleague?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      What do you like about gene tech?
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Why I chose industry and switch from academia?
      Answer question
      2