FAQs | Genentech

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Our career site provides personalized job recommendations just for you. To get started, go to Careers Home and get tailored job recommendations based on your interest. You can also search all of our vacant positions using the job search engine.

If there are no available positions of interest to you, we recommend setting up job alerts when roles of interest become available or joining our talent community.

To apply for a job, select the individual job that match your selected criteria or use the tailored job recommendation via Careers Home. When you apply for a job, your information will be saved, making it easier to apply in the future.

You can set up your job alerts via the Browse Jobs page. Remember to refine your job search before inputting your email for setting up the job alerts. You'll get to customize the job alerts for frequency, job category, locations, job level, worker type, and many more.

When searching for a specific position on our career site, make sure you’re using the filtering options (Keyword, Job Category, Job Type and Location). If you have the Job ID or job name, entering either into the Keyword field is the fastest way to finding a specific job. If despite all of that you still don’t see the listing, it may have been removed as we are no longer accepting applications. On the upside, we post new positions nearly every day.

All relevant details should be listed in individual job descriptions. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to individual inquiries relating to job postings. Once you’ve applied for a job, your resume/CV and profile will be reviewed by People & Culture. If you’ve joined our talent community, a recruiter may contact you if your profile fits a new position. So make sure your candidate profile is up to date!

INTERNSHIPS & GRAD PROGRAMS

The objective of these programs is to provide students with a best-in-class industry experience that allows them to gain expert knowledge and connections while Genentech grows a robust pipeline of future talent.

Internships are typically 10-12 weeks in the summer, though recent graduates are eligible for year-long internships. We hire at all degree levels: BS, MS, PharmD, and PhD. You must have completed at least one year of university, and you must be within two years of your last degree attained. We accept applications from international students, but visa sponsorship support varies by position and department. All internships are paid, so you must be legally authorized to work in the United States during your internship.

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All letters of recommendation should be uploaded into your candidate profile at the time of application. You won’t be able to upload documents or make edits after the application is submitted.

We hire at all degree levels: BS, MS, PharmD, and PhD. You must have completed at least one year of university, and you must be within two years of your last degree attained. The major requirements will vary based on the internship. You can check the job description for degree and major requirements.

Yes, we accept applications from international students. However, visa sponsorship support varies by position and department. All internships are paid, so you must be legally authorized to work in the United States during your internship.

Yes, relocation and/or housing support stipends are given to all interns who are covering their own housing costs.

Yes, internships are paid. Intern Program compensation rates are determined by degree and year in school, as well as market data to ensure we offer competitive compensation.

Yes

Summer internships are posted on an ongoing basis starting in November until March. Most hiring decisions for summer internships are made by the end of March.

Yes, students who have graduated within two years are eligible for our 10-12 week Internship Program. Graduates are not eligible for Co-Ops, however.

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THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Our recruitment procedure varies based on location and position. When you apply for a position, your information is made available to our recruiters, who then analyze your skills and experience and compare them to the requirements of the position (and possibly other relevant positions as well). If we believe you match the requirements, we’ll contact you and invite you to an initial interview.

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