FAQ

Intern: An internship is a paid assignment providing students the chance to receive rigorous and meaningful work experience. At a minimum, a summer intern is a student who has completed his or her sophomore year of college. Genentech provides assignments mostly for undergraduate and graduate levels, with some doctoral assignments. You are not required to be a currently enrolled student, but you must be an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. candidate. As an intern, you will work in a professional setting under the supervision of at least one practicing professional. Assignments are typically full-time for 10-12 weeks, and they normally do not count for academic credit.

Co-op: A student who is interested in a cooperative education (co-op) experience must generally complete his or her assignment over the period of one or more semesters/quarters. To qualify for this assignment, you must receive academic credit for the work being performed. Co-op opportunities will include work assignments related to your academic degree being earned, as well as your career interests. Genentech's co-op assignments are generally six months in duration. Co-ops may work full-time during the summer and continue part-time during the school year.

Resumes for intern and co-op positions are accepted between January and late April, depending on the position.

Intern and co-op assignments are posted at select universities as well as the Job Search area of this site. Students attending the schools listed on our campus recruiting calendar should contact their campus career centers about how to apply. Most positions are posted on our website for 30 days or until a sufficient number of resumes are received. Students may search for intern and co-op positions by selecting College Jobs from the dropdown list when using the Category search field within our site's Job Search section. You may also use our Genentech on Campus tool to search for information specific to your university.

All individuals applying for an internship or a co-op assignment at Genentech must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university
• Must have completed at least one full year of study
• Must have not yet graduated
• Must be pursuing an applicable degree or course of study
• Must be in good academic standing within their majors and overall at their university
• Must be enrolled in school the fall season following the potential internship or co-op assignment

International students are eligible to apply for internships if they meet the criteria required of all intern or co-op applicants including being legally eligible to work and earn money in the United States. Although some Genentech groups may choose to sponsor a candidate for a work visa, most candidates should be prepared to obtain the appropriate work visa on their own. As required by current immigration law, an offer of employment is contingent upon your ability to provide the appropriate documentation showing proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Unfortunately, we do not hire high school students.

Genentech pays a competitive wage to interns and co-ops based on discipline, completed years of education and previous experience. Our salary guidelines are reviewed annually for competitiveness within the industry.

Genentech does not offer unpaid intern, co-op or volunteer assignments.

Genentech interns and co-ops are currently eligible to use Genentech's on-site gym or sponsored fitness facilities, attend corporate events and participate in training courses. Genentech also generally offers relocation for those students who qualify under Internal Revenue Service guidelines, and company holidays are paid. Many Genentech sites provide concierge services through on-site gift shops and company-subsidized cafeterias; interns and co-ops may benefit from both. Genentech-sponsored events and amenities vary by location.

Interns can take advantage of Genentech's on-site gym or sponsored fitness facilities and are also invited to attend our Ho-Ho events. In addition, interns are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan (TRIP+).

Relocation assistance is available for some but not all internship positions. Please confirm with your recruiter if relocation assistance is available.

If you apply for a position on Genentech's website, an email notification will be sent to you confirming that your resume has been received. No further communication will be made with you unless you are identified as a candidate of interest. Qualified candidates of interest will be contacted directly by a Genentech recruiter or hiring manager.

Resumes are reviewed by Genentech recruiters and hiring managers. Phone screen or video conference interviews are conducted with selected candidates, and more than one round of interviews may be held. In some cases, on-site interviews may be scheduled. Offers are usually made by late April. Intern assignments generally begin in May or June and end in August or September. Co-op assignments may start at any time of the year and are typically six months in duration.

Yes. All candidates selected for assignments are required to pass a background check before starting an assignment at Genentech. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of this requirement. In addition, you will need to provide standard documentation to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Finally, you will need complete Genentech's standard employment documents prior to starting an assignment.

Your overall performance will be reviewed, as well as feedback and recommendations from your manager. Your performance on the Project Presentation findings will also be assessed. This process helps us select the highest potential candidates to join Genentech for full-time opportunities.

We recommend that the duration of your internship be 12 weeks to maximize your learning and contribution to Genentech. If necessary, the minimum duration of the internship is 10 weeks, but we strongly recommend 12 weeks, as we've noticed over the years that the additional two weeks makes a difference in the intern's success and understanding of the organization. The intern must attend new hire orientation their first day.

Our internship program is a hiring pipeline for full-time opportunities. Examples of recent full-time positions include opportunities in the Commercial Rotation Development Program, Sales, Commercial Operations and Managed Care areas.

Genentech actively recruits at colleges and universities across the United States during both fall and spring recruiting seasons. Our on-campus activity may vary year-to-year. Refer to our Campus Recruiting Calendar or search our Genentech on Campus tool for information relevant to your campus. Alternatively, you may also want to check with your campus career center.

Although we may not be visiting your campus during our fall or spring recruiting campaigns, you may still apply for an intern or co-op position posted in our Careers section. To find these types of opportunities, visit Job Search, and search by Category, selecting College Jobs from the dropdown list provided.

Intern and co-op assignments are typically available in South San Francisco, Vacaville, Oceanside and Hillsboro. View our locations section to learn more about the cities in which these Genentech facilities are located.

The following business functions typically participate each year in Genentech's Internship Program:

• Finance
• Human Resources
• Technical Operations
• Process Development
• Quality
• Regulatory Affairs
• Research and Development
• Sales and Marketing

Department participation varies each year.

Many of our projects typically target life science and engineering students. Some of the most common majors are:

• Biochemistry
• Bioengineering
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry

Other majors include:

• Computer Science
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing

Our assignments often culminate in a summer project, which allows participants to apply the knowledge they've gained during their time at Genentech. You can review some sample projects to get a better sense of the challenging and interesting assignments that our interns complete.

Genentech intern assignments are typically 10 to 12 weeks, allowing ample time to complete a substantial project and make a significant contribution to our organization. Genentech's co-op assignments are generally six months in duration, allowing the student to work on potentially multiple projects, while also providing the opportunity to make a significant contribution to Genentech.

Intern assignments are generally available during the summer months, starting in May or June and ending in August or September. Co-op opportunities may start at any time of the year; however, most follow the academic calendar of a university.

If selected, candidates will receive a welcome packet and offer letter from Genentech. This information will confirm the student's start date and details on what to expect on the first day. Interns and co-ops also receive special orientation presentations.

Typical summer activities may include lunch and learn sessions with company executives, plant tours, a trip to a professional baseball game and other special events. Get an inside look at the summer experience on our intern insights.

We are unable to provide Genentech campus tours and/or informational interviews outside of our normal campus recruiting activities.

Summer internships are generally posted between mid-February and early April.

Top-tier third- and fourth-year residents at academic institutes renowned in the fields of oncology, immunology, tissue growth and repair in the United States. However, exceptional senior residents might also be considered as candidates.