Genentech Research Associate reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)
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Ashley Magargee

100% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Research Associate employees have rated Genentech with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Research Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Genentech is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Research Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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62 reviews
5.0
May 29, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone here is easy to talk to, many employees and opportunity for outreach, many social events for employees.

Cons

Senior management not onsite as often as some would like, but are almost often responsive.

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Genentech Response
3y
Great to hear your comment! We greatly value the fact that our employees feel inspired and passionate about their work. We are committed to nurturing an environment that allows everyone to bring their best to the table. Once again, we appreciate your review and wish you continued success within our company.
3.0
May 18, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

company culture and employee appreciation events

Cons

depending on the department, there won't be much room to grow, you will do mundane day to day tasks

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Genentech Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. At Genentech, we believe in offering diverse career development paths. While upward mobility is one path, we also encourage employees to embrace opportunities for skill expansion, explore different areas of the business, and discover new possibilities. We actively support employees in trying various fields within our organization. Our Career Lab, manager consultations, and internal gigs are just a few of the resources available to help you achieve your broader career goals. We appreciate your comment and wish you success in your future endeavors.
2.0
Feb 4, 2023

Competitive without morals

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and flexible hours

Cons

They protect the scientists and dont care abt the RA.

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Genentech Response
3y
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We’re happy we can offer comprehensive and competitive benefit programs that help you bring your best to work and life. At Genentech, we strive to create an inclusive environment where each individual’s voice is heard and receives equal opportunities. With that, we recently conducted a comprehensive market review of our titles and made title changes to both Scientific Researcher and Scientist Group leader titles to better reflect the market and significant contributions made in of both of these career tracks. We want our employees to be challenged and inspired every day. Thanks again for your review.
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