Is Genentech a good company to work for as a Research Associate?

Research Associate professionals working at Genentech have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 62 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Genentech employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Research Associate Jobs at Genentech now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Research Associate interview questions at Genentech .

Does Genentech pay Research Associate employees well?

Research Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Genentech with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 62 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Research Associate salaries at Genentech.

How happy are Research Associate professionals working at Genentech?

81% of Research Associate employees at Genentech would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 69% in the past 12 months. Research Associate professionals have also rated Genentech with a 3.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.8 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What Genentech locations are top rated by Research Associate employees?

South San Francisco is the top rated Genentech location by Research Associate employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Genentech?

Intern (151) , Case Manager (91) , Research Associate (86) , Director (59) , Manager (56) , Postdoctoral Fellow (52) , Project Manager (52) , Scientist (49) , Senior Manager (48) , Associate Director (44) , Reimbursement Specialist (41) , Internship (40) , Manufacturing Technician (40) , Bioprocess Technician (39) , Clinical Specialist (35)

What are the pros of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great and the perk are second to none such as the GenenBus." ((in 669 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and very inspiring." ((in 483 reviews)); "Great culture and networking opportunities" ((in 361 reviews)); "good pay which is great considering the headhunters cut of the pay and the fact that I did not recieve benefits." ((in 199 reviews)); "Good work life balance compared to other large pharma" ((in 191 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Genentech according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management and too many veterans who are "protected"" ((in 142 reviews)); "Bad managers will slow down your career growth" ((in 103 reviews)); "People with only a few years (less than 5 yrs) of experience hold senior leadership positions." ((in 78 reviews)); "Unpredictability in recent layoffs recently" ((in 43 reviews)); "Lack of support by upper management" ((in 42 reviews))

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Genentech Research Associate reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)

Ashley Magargee

100% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

62 reviews

4.0

Jan 24, 2023

Good first step in your career

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Large and established company with many opportunities to start your career. - Great benefits and nice location. - Good mission. The work you do is meaningful, even if you are a low-level person.

Cons

- Your career depends to much on your manager. - Sometimes feel like a small cog in a machine.

Genentech Response

Great to hear your comment! We believe doing our jobs well positively impacts the lives of millions. So, we take a holistic approach. We understand that our employees’ experiences can be greatly impacted by leadership. We strive to address the management transparency issue and create an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best to the patients we serve. Again, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

5.0

Jan 23, 2023

Genentech Research associte

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment, Friendly co-workers, very supportive managers

Cons

No benefits as a contractor

5.0

Nov 7, 2022

Nice company

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits for all

Cons

Hard for promotion for most of ppl

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