Research Scientists applicants have rated the interview process at Genentech with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Scientists roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 3 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 Research Scientists according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Group panel interview: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
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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.
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.
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.
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?