Medicinal Chemistry IP Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great opportunity to get involved in real med chem projects, attend meetings, discuss both chemistry and biology. IPs are part of teams that include graduates but also more experienced employees.

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

    • IPs are really valued in their teams and are encouraged to give ideas.

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

    • Might vary depending on the supervisor, but mine encouraged me to get involved in site activities, attend lectures and conferences...

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

    • Quite variable, from really busy to more relaxed some other days

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

    • I was given a good amount of responsibility in my project, being able to give ideas, discuss them and take them into practice.

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

    • Lab skills as well as other soft skills will definitely be really useful for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really friendly but sometimes a bit dull.

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

    • Good organization throughout the placement

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

    • Great development opportunities, from talks and conferences to talks in front of the chemistry community.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Hopefully I will come back! Great company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene, with IP unite organizing big events and other smaller parties happening during the year.

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

    • Relatively expensive, but nothing compared to London.

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

    • Stevenage is quite boring, but London is so close it's OK

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

    • There's always something to do, again with London so close.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

London

August 2018

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