I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA) in Oct 2015
Interview
I thought this interview was really straightforward. I had a panel of three employees. They asked the standard questions of what are your strengths/weaknesses/ where do you see yourself in five years. All behavioral questions, no technical. The atmosphere was very relaxed and casual, which definitely put me at ease as I haven't interviewed very much. Also the turn around was really quick, my interview was on a Sunday and they got back to me via recruiter the very next day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Genentech
Interview
Asked about lab experience, working in a team setting, and ability to follow standard operating procedures. Asked about clean room experience but was not required. Made sure I was aware I was signing up for 12 hour shifts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if someone of higher title/experience than you shortcut the procedure? Would you say something? Or just follow along?
A lot of situational and behavioral questions. I had a 10 minute interview where i had to videotape my answers and then had a 30min interview with a panel of supervisors. It took a bit of time until they reached out to me
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had a disagreement with a coworker
Describe a time you had to troubleshoot
How have you included diversity and inclusion at work
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech (San Diego, CA) in Sep 2021
Interview
Will ask you your basic interview questions. Ex:where do you see yourself in 5 years, biggest accomplishment, what are you weaknesses and strengths etc… More of a conversation than interview. Great company to work for.
