Research Engineer in R&D Test Laboratory Review

by Johnson & Johnson

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience and looks great on CV!

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

    • Everyone was very supportive and helpful, as well as very friendly.

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

    • I had a mentor and manager, and I was also guided by other senior staff.

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

    • More busy in the second half of the placement, since I had had all my training and was given projects to run.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was in charge of my own projects, which along with projects of others were supervised by the project manager overall.

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

    • I have started a PhD now, and I have been using all the tips, tricks and skills I learnt, plus, learning the use of the equipment in the lab meant I am now given a part time job in the university to run the equipment in the lab.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good balance of fun, and quite environment to work in.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Many students are taken on every year, so they are quite organised in recruiting them.

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

    • I was sent to a conference in London once. I was also given thorough training on use of equipment, report writing etc in the company.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a PhD that is part sponsored by them, but I know they had many contractor positions that they would be happy to recruit me on.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had some events organised throughout the year between students in different departments.

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

    • Leeds is an economic city- cheaper than london!

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

    • There are two universities in Leeds, so the city has a great night life.

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

    • some volunteering to build a school playground in local school... I also went to an orthopaedic conference in London.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering, Medicine

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2011

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