I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)
Interview
I applied through email listed on the site. I was contacted directly by manager within 2 weeks for a phone screen. Initial phone interview was very quick 20 minutes. Mostly background explanation and some questions about previous work. I think depending on where you get call from knowing in and out of the field whether you worked in there or not will help.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
First basics questions about why genentech and this program?
Examples of leadership at work place
explain your knowledge in protein chemistry.
Explain your experience with process engineering
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA) in Feb 2014
Interview
Applied through internal recommendation via current employee that I know. ~2 months later, had the phone interview and it went well. Mostly technical questions related to position and questions about my background. 1 week later, I was invited to come on-site, where I had a full day (8 - 4:30) interview. Met with pretty much everyone in the group (17 people, either 1 on 1 interviews or 2 on 1 interviews) for 30-45 min each. Was pretty tired by the end of it but thought it went well.
4 weeks later I was told that they decided to make an offer to someone else, but I was in the top 3 candidates considered. Asked for specific feedback, and waiting on that now.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where it was difficult to communicate with a colleague about a project, and how you approached that situation.
