Medicinal Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the work, particularly the fact that it is multidisciplinary so I was exposed to many areas of science.

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

    • Fantastic group to work with. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere that made me want to be productive.

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

    • Couldn't fault any of the team, especially my supervisor. Always help available when I needed it. I feel like they really wanted me to get the most out of the placement.

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

    • Always had plenty to do, and if I needed more/less then I felt I could freely talk to my manager about it.

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

    • I wasn't treated like a student, and as a result I was given the right amount of responsibility.

    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 developed both practical and theoretical skills. On top of that, I found I work best in a team environment because I communicate well.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good atmosphere, relaxed while still being productive. Even under pressure of deadlines the overall attitude was positive.

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

    • Being a big company meant that everything was well organised - you can tell they put a lot of time into the preparation.

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

    • They encouraged me to get as much out of my time at GSK as possible. I was able to shadow people in other departments and the lab training was excellent.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • They have a new PhD scheme which I have applied for and I'm hoping my previous experience will serve me well.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great group of people, making it a thoroughly enjoyable year.

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

    • Rent was about average (perhaps slightly above). I was used to a very cheap cost of living in Glasgow so it was a bit more expensive than I was used to but fine overall.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A few nice country pubs but mainly chains (Wetherspoons). 25 min train into London was very handy though!

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

    • Local gyms, cinema, tennis courts. Enough to keep busy.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

East of England

November 2011

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