In vitro research biologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt my work made a great contribution and it was valued by my supervisor

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

    • Full support and guidance given throughout the year, although this became less as I learnt the techniques which was good as I was able to work independently. Full support with producing a placement report.

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

    • Some days I would be completely busy if I had two experiemnts running simultaneously or if I had a big experiement. Some days I would spend in the office completing analysis and write ups.

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

    • I was in charge of running several experiments and organisisng these.

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

    • Learnt many laboratory skills as well as personal transferable skills. The year made me more confident in many areas.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere- the people were lovely.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Offered lots of training programmes via E-learning modules and provided students with talks.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offer graduate schemes after and provide great networking

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was about 100 students at GSK. 13 in my department. Good social life.

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

    • I lived at home, but lived within the area. Cost is good as not in a city.

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

    • good access to london and cambridge via train. Also the town has a leisure park with clubs and there were many bars in the older part of town.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2011

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