Genentech General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 164 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Genentech.
Genentech
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved a single session with two interviewers, during which both technical assessments and behavioral questions were covered. Following this, a final evaluation would be conducted. A decision on offer or rejection was communicated within a week post-interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you handle situations where you don't achieve a positive outcome?
Genentech
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
There's an initial video screening with about 6-8 questions, and you have up to 3 minutes for each. If you pass that, you'll get an interview, often directly emailed by the hiring manager. This can include other team members, or you might have several interviews depending on the specific intern role and your experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a challenge you faced and how you handled it.
Genentech
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So I had an interview where it was like a behavioral interview, and they asked me stuff about my past work experience. They used "tell me about a time" questions and wanted to hear about working on a team, dealing with challenges, communication, and conflicts.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you describe a project you worked on during your previous internship?
- Could you elaborate on a time you were part of a team?
- Share an experience where you encountered and overcame adversity.
Genentech General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Genentech interview reports.
“What's the best way to measure the mass of a small piece of paper if you don't have a scale?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the different types of controls, false positives, and negatives, and what they signify?”
Read reports →“Were there any issues with a particular experiment, and how did you troubleshoot it?”
Read reports →“What's your approach when faced with a task you'd prefer not to do?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you collaborated with someone, even if it required you to give something up?”
Read report →“Do you have a reference from your previous manager that you can provide?”
Read report →“If I'm unavailable, would you feel comfortable asking others for help, and can you tell me about how you work with people in grad school?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you made a mistake and what you did to fix it.”
Read report →“Can you talk about the computational tools you're familiar with, how you use them in your workflow, and what they're used for?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 164 Genentech interview reports.