Photo cred: AFGE
Community Spotlight
April 10, 2020

Veterans Sought for Careers in the Biotech Industry

We are partnering with Genentech and Genomic Health to lead a veterans-only recruitment program for entry level lab technician positions.

Swords to Plowshares is partnering with Genentech and Genomic Health to lead a veterans-only recruitment program for entry level lab technician positions. Qualified applicants will be hired as Lab Service Technicians, Media Prep Technicians, Specimen Materials Handlers, or Sample Accession Technician I with starting salaries at $19-21/hr.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift 40+ lbs
  • Clean driving record
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong interest in a career in biotech, experience a plus but not necessary

Candidates must pass a background check and may be subject to other employer-specific requirements.

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter with military branch, years served, and discharge status to employment-event@stp-sf.org. The application will close February 22, 2017.

If you know other veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in a career in biotech, please spread the word and encourage them to apply.

THE LATEST

5 min read
Convening Brings Together Bay Area's Aging Veteran Advocates

We co-hosted the San Francisco Bay Area Aging Veterans Mental Health Summit to discuss the current issues facing the population as well as emerging work and data from the field.

Read more
February 26, 2026
5 min read
Bon Temps! Veterans Celebrate Mardi Gras

Residents across Swords' housing sites enjoyed an annual tradition.

Read more
February 25, 2026

STAY UPDATED

Veterans’ stories, updates, and impact, delivered to you each month.