I had opportunities almost daily to learn about other departments at the site while working with multiple groups to complete my own projects.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was longer!
Advice
Take initiative to learn as much as you can. Contact people for informational interviews, and try to get tours of areas you have not seen before, if possible.
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Research IT intern
June 2018 • South San Francisco, CA
What I liked
People & science were amazing.
Got to work on many projects & even run one with a fellow intern buddy!
Loved the location.
What I wish was different
Wish I didn't have to go back to school.
Advice
It goes by fast, get to work on those informational interviews asap!
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Case Manager/Reimbursement Specialist
September 2018 • South San Francisco, CA
What I liked
flexibility, cafeteria, wages
What I wish was different
better communication
Advice
do not do contracts because they are not stable
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Pharmaceutical Technical Development Intern
May - August 2018 • South San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Loved the company culture
What I wish was different
Wish there were more opportunities for return positions
Advice
Work hard and network hard - all the other interns are amazing people with amazing experiences
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Quality Engineering and Validation Intern
June - September 2017 • Vacaville, CA
What I liked
The people and the atmosphere of the company were the most wonderful part of the experience. Everyone was so welcoming and positive. If you needed anything, there would always be a co-worker to turn to for help. The other interns were also great to interact with and I got to know so many new people from schools all over the country.
What I wish was different
If I had applied to more internships at Genentech, I could have chosen one that may have been more chemistry-based. I didn't know that I could apply to multiple internships within the company.
Advice
Be positive and try to help out wherever you can. The interns there are given so many resources and opportunities; take every one with gratitude and strive to be valuable by doing your job as effectively as possible.
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Software Engineering Intern
May 2018 • South San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Company culture and work-life balance
What I wish was different
Have a mentor
Advice
Always ask questions and learn how to utilize Google
