Analytical Scientist Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I enjoyed the working environment, supportive attitude, the values, the wide range of training and variety of techniques that I was trusted to use. However, it was very stressful at times.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel that I was trusted to take on a lot of work and analyse the data appropriately.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support was always there when I asked for it as well as bi weekly meetings with my supervisor to ensure I was ok and on the right track.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given the responsibility to perform analysis with short time frame to support submissions and clinical trials.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I have developed within AstraZeneca's analytical department have given me the confidence and independence that I lacked coming into my placement. As well as this I now have a great technical and practical understanding of most common and some uncommon techniques of chemical analysis.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very supporting, positive and understanding.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • My student project was relatively unspecific and took longer than anticipated to find achievable goals and data sets to use. This meant that I started project work later than most others. All work completed outside of my student project was well organised and explained.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A large amount of time was spent training and educating. The company encouraged me to experience job types outside of my own, my team and my department. ever staff member that I encountered were willing to take time out of their day to help me when I needed it.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Although I am focused on completing a PhD, job prospects and career options within AstraZeneca are very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • All ok to get along with. Many events organised.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • House prices were higher than expected.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Small town night life. Manchester 20 minute train journey away for only £3 return ticket!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Team building exercises, nights out, clubs and social events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Science

North West

August 2016

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